According to a recent study conducted by Mandala Research and sponsored by the World Food Travel Association, 30% of tourists deliberately choose destinations based on the availability of activities related to local food and drink. Although selecting your destination may be out of your hands if you’re traveling for business, experiencing authentic local cuisine while… Read more »
Tag: international travel
Travel Assistance 101: How Does Natural Disaster Evacuation Work?
In 2012, there were 905 natural catastrophes worldwide, 93% of which were weather-related disasters. In recent years, we have witnessed some unforgettable natural disasters that had a tremendous impact on travelers— the 2012 Typhoon in the Philippines, the 2011 Japanese Tsunami, the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti (just to name a few). Encountering a natural… Read more »
On Call in Action: Lost Luggage on European Vacation
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: Traveler’s Luggage… Read more »
LGBT Travel: Considerations & Resources for Trips Overseas
Attitudes towards LGBT travelers around the world can be very different from those in the United States. And while most LGBT travelers won’t encounter any problems abroad, the better prepared you are, the less likely you are to run into any issues. We hope the following information will help you plan for your next international… Read more »
Know Before You Go: How to Stay Safe During a Travel Alert
Last month, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Travel Alert warning Americans of the continued potential for terrorist attacks abroad, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or deriving from the Arabian Peninsula. Travel alerts are issued to distribute information about short-term conditions, either trans-national or within a… Read more »
Travel Assistance 101: How to Secure Emergency Funds While Traveling Abroad
It could happen to anyone, even the most prepared and cautious travelers. Halfway through your trip to Europe, your wallet – along with your cash, ATM and credit cards – have gone MIA. A wave of panic comes over you—if only you had remembered to pack that stash of cash and an extra credit card… Read more »
BRIC: Emerging Business Travel Trends in the ‘Big Four’
Brazil, Russia, India and China. These four countries comprise more than 2.8 billion people, 40% of the world’s population, and cover more than one-fourth of the world’s land area—not to mention, they account for more than 25% of the global GDP. No wonder business travel is booming in these nations and it doesn’t appear to… Read more »
Study Abroad Part 2: Five Tips for a Safe Trip
In Part One of our series, we offered tips on staying healthy when you study abroad. In addition to your healthy habits, you should also be aware of some safety concerns you could encounter while you’re away from home. Since a new school year is just around the corner, in Part Two, we’re sharing the… Read more »
Travel Health Update: The New Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) FAQs
You may have been hearing a lot in the news lately about a disease called the coronavirus that has been cropping up around the world. The new coronavirus, which experts recently named MERS-CoV or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, first emerged in Saudi Arabia in the Spring of 2012. Since then, it has spread to… Read more »
Studying Abroad Part 1: Five Tips for a Healthy Trip
With summer coming to an end and back-to-school season quickly approaching, many college students are preparing for a semester or year abroad. In fact, the number of study abroad students is at an all-time high. According to the annual Open Doors Report, approximately 274,000 American students traveled abroad during the 2010-2011 school year. If you’re… Read more »