Crisis Response Exercises: Common FAQs (and Answers!)

What is a CRE? A crisis response exercise (CRE) presents incidents with medical or safety related impact to travelers in a low-key, non-emergency environment.  The exercise is discussion based and follows major milestones as response to an incident progresses forward; it does not require acting out a response in real-time.  Exercises are designed to allow

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Monthly Risk Spotlight: April 2025

AMERICAS  The Switzerland of Central America No More: Organized Crime and Rising Insecurity in Costa Rica In the past five years, Costa Rica has been undergoing a quiet transformation. The idyllic Central American nation known for its clean beaches, pristine jungles, and political stability has been the go-to destination for many travelers looking to experience

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How CREs Help Organizations Prepare for Crisis Scenarios

Crisis response exercises (CREs) help organizations evaluate emergency response procedures, identify areas for improvement, and foster a collaborative attitude among those responsible for supporting their travelers abroad. Regularly engaging in these exercises is invaluable in helping to create a safe and supportive environment for your travelers. Crisis response exercises (CREs) can simulate a wide variety

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A Fresh Start: 12 Tips for More Sustainable Travel

Simply put, sustainable travel is traveling in a less environmentally impactful manner. As consciousness and awareness continues to grow around this important topic, we have an unprecedented opportunity to start fresh and choose a more sustainable path forward. So on this Earth Day (and every day!), let’s have a look at 12 ways you and

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Helping Travelers Every Day: Meet On Call’s GRC – Deepa Sugrim

On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re away –

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Global Emergency Assistance Snapshot: Medical Assistance From Remote Locations

Special Edition: Medical Assistance from Remote Locations From medical and security emergencies to more common concerns like a delayed flight or missing passport–here at On Call, every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) we receive is an opportunity to help someone get prepared for travel or solve a problem while they’re away. Read

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Travel Security Considerations for C-Suite Personnel

Depending on the industry and type of organization, C-Suite personnel can face unique risks, ranging from opportunistic crime to targeted threats, such as cyber-attacks or kidnap-for-ransom, especially when traveling for business. These individuals can be even more susceptible to varied security threats; and as such, proactive security measures are paramount to keeping this traveler demographic

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Monthly Risk Spotlight: March 2025

AMERICAS  Cryptocurrencies Adoption in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges In February 2024, President of Argentina, Javier Milei, publicly promoted the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token, claiming that it would provide stability for Argentina in the face of inflationary and economic turmoil. Shortly after the president advocated for the token, the value of $LIBRA rose from $0.000001 to

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