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Americas When the Rains Arrive: Travel Risk Across Latin America As the rainy season takes hold across Central America, southern Mexico, Colombia, and much of Brazil, travel risk begins to shift in ways that are often underestimated. Unlike hurricanes or major storms, disruption is rarely driven by a single event. Instead, risk builds gradually through

As global mobility accelerates and travel becomes more complex, travel scams have evolved from simple cons into sophisticated forms of social engineering that target and influence human behavior as much as technology. While travel scams themselves are not new, the tactics behind them have evolved. Social engineering, a scamming method that exploits predictable human behavior

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

Most organizations today maintain some form of crisis management or business continuity framework. Policies are documented, procedures are defined, and plans are periodically reviewed to ensure preparedness. Yet the true test of those plans rarely occurs in a boardroom or a policy document. It happens when a traveler encounters a real incident abroad. Travel is

During the onset of the recent crisis in the Middle East, On Call’s Global Response Center provided targeted support to hundreds of travelers in need, including families with young children, students, volunteers, expats, and leisure travelers. During this time, On Call’s Global Response Center: Coordinated overland transfers to operational airports across Gulf states   Conducted complex ground transports, including the deployment of Close Protection

  Americas Travel Risk Contrast in the Caribbean While much of the regional focus in 2026 is on Latin American elections, the Caribbean presents an uneven travel risk picture, with some destinations improving their resilience while others are experiencing rising crime. Jamaica and Grenada offer a clear contrast. Jamaica’s improved crisis-response capacity was demonstrated following

Periods of geopolitical tension can quickly affect travel conditions. Airspace closures, border restrictions, transport delays, and heightened security measures often emerge with little warning, particularly when regional conflicts escalate. For travelers, these developments can create uncertainty and logistical challenges. Flights may be rerouted, entry procedures may change, and local infrastructure can become temporarily strained. While

Travel conditions can change quickly, and often with little warning. Airspace closures, border restrictions, and rapidly evolving security situations can significantly alter travel plans and create complex challenges for organizations and their constituents. When situations like these unfold, the focus naturally shifts to crisis response: supporting travelers, managing communications, and coordinating operational decisions in real

Background: The security situation in the Middle East remains fluid, with recent developments indicating continued escalation risk despite periodic lulls in direct strikes on nation states. The risk of regional spillover remains elevated, particularly across maritime domains and contested regional airspace as joint U.S.-Israeli operations continue to conduct air strikes against Iranian air defense and