Helping Travelers Every Day:
Unknown Illness in Kazakhstan

From medical emergencies to security concerns—or any other travel issue big or small—here at On Call, the health and safety of the travelers we serve is our top priority. Read our latest case study for an inside look at how On Call’s Global Assistance Teams work around the clock to fulfill our mission of helping… Read more »

Helping Travelers Every Day: Crisis Unfolds in Turkey

From medical emergencies to security concerns—or any other travel issue big or small—here at On Call, the health and safety of the travelers we serve is our top priority. Read our latest case study for an inside look at how On Call’s Global Assistance Teams work around the clock to fulfill our mission of helping… Read more »

Helping Travelers Every Day:
Back Pain in Afghanistan

From medical emergencies to security concerns—or any other travel issue big or small—here at On Call, the health and safety of the travelers we serve is our top priority. Read our latest case study for an inside look at how On Call’s Global Assistance Teams work around the clock to fulfill our mission of helping… Read more »

NAFSA, here we come… On Call is on the road to Vancouver!

On Call International is heading to the NAFSA 2011 Annual Conference and Expo!  We’re shipping out to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from May 29 to June 3 for the most widely-attended international education event in the world. This year marks the 63rd Annual NAFSA Conference, and our Academic Global Risk Team is excited to participate!… Read more »

On Call’s Travel Risk Management Newsletter: Fall 2024

We’re moving further into fall with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Fall 2024 e-newsletter. Each quarter, subscribers of On Call’s e-newsletter, TRM: Today, will receive news, information, and resources to set them and their travelers up for success through the rest of this season (and beyond!). Our Fall 2024 Edition… Read more »

Monthly Risk Spotlight: October 2024

AMERICAS  Mexico’s New President Takes Office Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico’s first female and Jewish president, following a strong electoral victory in June 2024. This election was described as the most violent election in the country’s history. Sheinbaum assumes control at a chaotic time in Mexico; political and cartel violence has increased, migration issues… Read more »

Monthly Risk Spotlight: September 2024

AMERICAS  Violent Crime Rates in the Americas The Americas region has the highest rate of violent crime when compared to any other region in the world. The global average of violent crime is approximately six violent crimes committed per 100,000 people globally. In the Americas, that rate jumps to fifteen violent crimes committed per 100,000… Read more »

Navigating the Storm: Severe Weather Travel Safety Advice

From hurricanes and tornadoes, floods and blizzards, to wildfires and heatwaves, extreme weather can be disruptive to anyone’s travel plans. The good news? With proper preparation and vigilance, organizations and their travelers can minimize the impacts that severe weather can bring. On Call’s Global Security Team shares their advice on how to best ‘weather the… Read more »

Travel Safety Advice for Reducing Vulnerability During Elections

2024 has already been host to a plurality of elections, dubbed by many as the ultimate election year. To date, there have already been several high-profile elections, including but not limited to India, Iran, Russia, and Taiwan, all of which exemplify the significance not only regionally but globally. Before the conclusion of 2024, other significant… Read more »

Monthly Risk Spotlight: August 2024

AMERICAS  Latin American Regional Relations Round-Up With political tensions in Venezuela escalating as citizens continue to protest against the results of what has been deemed to be an unfair election, it is valuable to take a macro regional view at the elections that have recently occurred across Latin America and how the political landscape, and… Read more »