Seasoned travellers know it’s not a question of if things go wrong, but when. From flight delays to lost luggage, travel is full of unexpected hiccups.
In extreme situations, a missed connection could be the least of your worries. And as travel starts to surge again post-pandemic, so too do the risks. Health and security risk management outfit International SOS recorded a 16 per cent increase in security and medical alerts issued in 2023 compared to 2022.
“The resurgence in global travel comes at a time in which the travel security landscape is increasingly complicated by geopolitical events, natural disasters, emerging diseases, social unrest and evolving crime dynamics,” says Michael Rogers, chief security analyst at International SOS. “Today, more than ever, travellers need to remain informed of prevailing risks and mitigation measures.”
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