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This article was submitted by guest contributor, Marcia W. Henisz, founder of SASSIE Consulting and creator of Preparing for Wellness Abroad; and Dr. Michelle Nathan, Chief Medical Officer for On Call International. International engagement in academia brings many benefits to its participants. Recent research by CASSIE (The Consortium of Analysis for Student Success in International… Read more »

AMERICAS  Hurricane Season Impact and Longer-Term Consequences Hurricane Beryl, the second named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, has broken several records, from earliest forming Category 4 & 5 hurricane in the Atlantic to also being one of the earliest hurricanes to form east of the Windward Islands. With predictions that the 2024 hurricane season… Read more »

Summer isn’t over yet…and we’re heating up what’s left of the season with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Summer 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… Read more »

Should you find yourself in the immediate vicinity of a protest or demonstration while you’re traveling abroad, consider the following standing advice from On Call’s Global Security Team: Shelter in place, if necessary. Ensure windows and doors remain closed, where possible, and secure to avoid any projectiles and/or tear gas. Move away from impacted areas… Read more »

AMERICAS  Political Violence Increases Across Mexico The general elections that took place in Mexico in early June are considered groundbreaking with the election of the nation’s first female president and first Jewish president, Claudia Sheinbaum. President elect Sheinbaum, a PhD academic,  scientist,  and former mayor of Mexico City, has vowed to pursue policies and lead… Read more »

Paris is always a top summer travel destination, but this year, it’s attracting even more interest as over 15 million visitors are expected at the 2024 Summer Games. The energy and excitement of this many people makes for an incredible atmosphere, but also brings to light some important health and safety considerations for travelers. Whether… Read more »

Traveling as a member of the LGBTQI+ community comes with unique challenges—and these challenges vary widely from country to country. Safety and acceptance of LGBTQI+ individuals can greatly vary depending on the destination’s culture, legal framework, and prevailing social attitudes. Awareness of these risks and proactive planning are crucial for safe travel. In this piece,… Read more »

AMERICAS  Further Impact Across Region Due to Record-Breaking Climate Incidents Large flooding events occurring across the continent, coupled with major drought and heat waves, have resulted in some of the worst environmental challenges the Americas have seen in decades. The extreme climate is attributed to both the El Niño weather pattern and the persistent rise… Read more »

AMERICAS  Increased Violence in Latin America’s Traditionally Safer Countries The collapse of the government in Haiti is serving to highlight some of the more extreme gang violence that has occurred and increased in the region. It helps to take a step back and look at how other countries in the region, particularly Costa Rica and… Read more »

Do your travel risk management plans need a spring refresh? Spring is not only a great time for a fresh start, but the perfect opportunity to revisit (and recalibrate!) your goals and priorities. On Call’s e-newsletter can help you do a ‘spring reset’ on your organization’s travel risk management strategy, and stay on top of… Read more »