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.
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GBTA Launches All-New Podcast
GBTA is launching its first official podcast this week. The Business of Travel will cover all topics related to business travel. Expect weekly episodes, each featuring several short interviews with industry experts and thought leaders on a range of key issues affecting the business travel industry.
Podcast: Travel Safety is a Shared Responsibility – Episode 1
In the inaugural episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA takes on duty of care.
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.
Access to Risk Management Services Still Far From Universal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Colleen Lerro Gallagher, +1 315-447-2331, cgallagher@gbta.org Marianne Varkiani, +1 703-236-1164, mvarkiani@gbta.org Access to Risk Management Services Still Far From Universal Duty of Care Made Difficult by Lack of Visibility into Travel Plans FRANKFURT (November 28, 2017) – The vast majority of business travellers feel their companies take…
Don’t Risk a Holiday Season that is Memorable for the Wrong Reasons…!
Keep these travel and safety tips in mind so that your holiday season stays safe and memorable for all the right reasons.
Tools for Identifying Risk Amongst the Noise
Amidst the current global risks, business travel remains vital to the economy. In spite of its importance, it can be challenging to sift through all available data to make responsible company decisions. So how can travel managers successfully navigate this process? At the GBTA Canada Conference in April, COO Mike McCormick spoke with Peter Martin,…
Little Things Add Up
If an emergency occurred at your event right this instant, would you have the proper strategies in place to handle it? When it comes to risk management, little things add up to big protection for both your attendees and organization. GBTA recently held a webinar entitled Risk Management, Safety, & Security – Little Things Add…
Coming Soon…the GBTA Risk Committee Brings You New and Updated Offerings in 2017
As the new year begins and business travel resumes, we are reminded that travel security risks exist everywhere and the impact of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, information security and political instability is real. In order to provide you with the most relevant and meaningful material as it relates to global events, Duty of Care and…
How Safe Are Your Hotels?
Are your employees trained to recognize and avoid threats while traveling? What perils will your business travelers face and what protective measures do you currently have in place? Top executives from iJet, International SOS, and New York Life Insurance Company addressed these questions and shared ways in which companies can safeguard their business travelers in…
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