Week in Review
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, April 1.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Managing Kidnapping Risk
Hostage US estimates that around 200 Americans are kidnapped overseas on a yearly basis. The GBTA Risk Committee shares tips on managing risk when it comes to kidnapping.
Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking
In 2017 alone, over 40 million people were exploited in some form of human trafficking, bringing in $150 billion in illegal profits. With over 514 million domestic U.S. business trips occurring ever year, traveler awareness has the potential to create a meaningful impact to end child prostitution and trafficking.
Podcast – A Global View of Female Business Traveler Safety – Episode 2
On episode two of The Business of Travel, GBTA talks female business traveller safety following International Women’s Day last week.
Podcast: Travel Safety is a Shared Responsibility – Episode 1
In the inaugural episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA takes on duty of care.
Navigating the Ever-Changing World of Corporate Travel
Navigating the ever-changing world of corporate travel can overwhelm even the most seasoned travel professional. From artificial intelligence to the sharing economy to crypto currency, myriad factors play a role in shaping the industry.
How Secure Is Your Hotel Program?
Incorporating safety and security into the hotel RFP process is the first step towards proactively managing risk and keeping your travelers safe while simultaneously protecting your organization from liability.
The Korean Peninsula – How to Prepare for the Olympics
Recent political tensions between the U.S. and North Korea have sparked many questions for the safety of those attending the Olympics and organizations sending their employees. Here are five key strategies for preparation if you find yourself at the Olympics.
New Travel Ban in Full Effect
In early December, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the third version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban to go into effect. This order enforces a policy against travelers entering the United States from mainly Muslim countries, including Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela.
Duty of Care: What Travel Buyers Need to Focus On
During GBTA’s recent conference in Europe, Xavier Carn of International SOS and Control Risks joined Mike McCormick at the Broadcast Studio to talk risk management and what travel buyers need to pay attention to when it comes to meeting their duty of care responsibilities.
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