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This On Call International article will discuss the following: How travelers can protect their health and wellbeing when visiting warm-weather destinations, highlighting common travel health risks associated with food and water safety, sun exposure, mosquito-borne illnesses, dehydration, animal encounters, and limited medical resources that may be encountered in popular vacation destinations. Practical preventive measures that

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How understanding local laws, regulations, and cultural expectations can help travelers avoid legal complications abroad, highlighting the importance of researching destination-specific rules, legal requirements, cultural norms, and potential risks before departure so travelers can make informed decisions and reduce their exposure to unexpected legal issues. The

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The most common respiratory illnesses affecting travelers and how they differ from one another, providing expert insights into respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and the common cold, including their symptoms, transmission patterns, higher-risk populations, and factors that may increase the risk of infection while

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The purpose and value of annual global risk intelligence in supporting organizational travel risk management programs, highlighting how analyzing significant global events, emerging threats, and evolving risk trends can help organizations make informed decisions about traveler safety, operational resilience, and duty of care responsibilities in the

AMERICAS From Economic Prosperity to Economic Uncertainty 2023 was a year of strong economic growth for the Western Hemisphere. Economic activity in the region was at its highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the region was able to grow at a rapid 4% rate, making it one of the fastest-growing regions

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The unique challenges and risk management considerations associated with travel to high-risk and last-mile destinations, highlighting how limited infrastructure, remote environments, political instability, and constrained access to critical resources can increase operational complexity and require enhanced duty of care planning for organizations and travelers. Key operational

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The unique challenges organizations and travelers face when operating in high-risk and last-mile destinations, highlighting how remote environments, limited infrastructure, and elevated security concerns can increase operational complexity and require enhanced planning, risk assessment, and duty of care measures before travel begins. Key considerations for safely

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The foundational components of an effective travel risk management (TRM) program, explaining how organizations can move beyond crisis response and adopt a proactive approach focused on prevention, planning, and preparedness to better protect travelers while fulfilling their duty of care responsibilities. How prevention, situational awareness, and