When traveling in a foreign country, you’re also subject to its laws and regulations — so it’s important to be prepared just in case you find yourself in an unexpected legal snafu while traveling overseas. Read on to learn how. 1) Understand Your Destination: First and foremost, make sure to gather as much information as
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Travel Assistance 101: What is a Rescue Nurse?
Here at On Call, we have a team of caring and compassionate Rescue Nurses who are ready to help our travelers get home safely from anywhere, at any time. Typically if a traveler is medically stable, alert, and conscious, a commercial evacuation with a Rescue Nurse is the best transport option. From bedside to bedside,
Read MoreTravel Health Update With On Call’s Chief Medical Officer: What You Should Know About Common Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory illnesses such as a cold, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu are common, but even more so in the colder months of the year, when more time is spent indoors. On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says, “The CDC is currently monitoring respiratory illness around the world, and some countries have reported elevated
Read MoreOn Call’s Global Risks Review: Intelligence, Analysis & Insights for 2024
On Call International proudly presents its 2023/2024 Annual Global Risks Review. This timely and insightful risk intelligence publication features insights and analysis from On Call’s Global Security Team aimed at helping organizations make informed decisions about travel in the year ahead. This year’s publication not only takes a look back at critical events from 2023,
Read MoreMonthly Risk Spotlight: January 2024
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
Read MoreRisk Management Considerations For Operating in High-Risk, Last Mile (HRLM) Environments
While routine safety mitigation measures should be considered and leveraged no matter where constituents are headed, destinations designated as higher-risk environments require thorough research, planning, and preparation before an organization commits to sending its travelers to such locations. There are locations – even within developed countries – that can be recognized through a travel health
Read MorePlan Ahead: 7 Hacks for Smoother Winter Air Travel
In many parts of the world, it’s officially winter – which not only means snow, ice, sleet, and cold temperatures – but also a higher risk for flight cancellations and delays. To help lessen your frustrations when the next storm hits, here are some top things to keep in mind when planning your next winter
Read MoreWhat is Travel Risk Management?
Travel risk management (TRM) is a comprehensive, consistent and proactive approach to protecting your people and your organization from travel risks. The broader notion of travel risk management and duty of care is not just linked to how well your organization can respond to a crisis—but rather, how well equipped it is to actually help
Read MoreHelping Travelers Everyday: Global Emergency Assistance Snapshot
Special Edition: Israel-Gaza Crisis Response On Call’s mission has always been helping travelers in their time of need, every day, and the Israel-Gaza Crisis has been no different. Read our latest global emergency assistance snapshot for an inside look at how On Call’s centralized teams of Security, Operations, and Medical experts worked together behind the
Read MoreHelping Travelers, Every Day: Security Assistance Case Study Earthquakes in Turkey
Background In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake struck south-central Turkey in Gaziantep Province. One of the strongest to hit the area in more than a century, the earthquake caused severe damage in South-Eastern Turkey and North-Western Syria and was felt as far as away as Lebanon and Egypt. Multiple
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