TRAVEL RISKS ASSESSMENTS AND PRIVILEGED AWARENESS

Travel has rapidly evolved in the past few decades. More people travel than ever before. In the years following the end of World War two, the automobile was the vehicle of choice for travel and leisure while by the end of the 20th century, air travel became the norm for a new generation of travellers. This trend of air travel's reign is not about to slow down. The IATA reported recently that demand for air travel will grow and that by 2016 airlines will carry 3.6 billion passengers, a 25% increase from 2011! We all know that travel nowadays is not without risks and for many reasons such as severe weather that can cancel a flight, the many post 9/11 travel restrictions or various health hazards at the destination.
In the past few decades many new services have surfaced to mitigate certain constraints, and no doubt, due to a legitimate demand from travellers. One such service is travel insurance, now offered by the vast majority of travel professionals and by airlines. Usually, travel insurance is intended to cover medical expenses, financial defaults of travel suppliers and other losses. This service was originally provided in response to the growth in international travel, to fill a requirement but has tripled in sales since 9/11. This particular industry has evolved rapidly and now offers kidnapping and ransom insurance as well as emergency evacuations. While 99.9% of travellers will never require these options, prevention and due diligence are appropriate under today's travel norms.
Another service for travellers is provided by some governments for their citizens who travel internationally and is comprised of advisories, tips and warnings. These services are free and offer good insight into the present situation for most countries worldwide and are generally intended to inform their citizens of what they need to know prior to travel. Some private firms, such as travel risk mitigation companies offer personalized reports for a fee that are often very comparable to government travel advice or other free services. They typically offer additional information and insight based on the current political situation of the traveller's destination with varying degrees of effectiveness. 
Travel forums are always popular, are free and offer a wealth of tips, knowledge and peer sharing experiences that accurately supplement information requirements in often near real time and accessible from nearly anywhere.
A fourth alternative for travellers is very specific in nature and addresses the obvious requirements for corporations who operate in high threat environments or business travellers to countries at higher risks. The Algerian gas plant attack of 2013 or today's kidnapping of priests in the Cameroon tend to justify such services. These protective services are however very expensive and are obviously out of reach for most private travellers which is unfortunate because they best mitigate most unforeseen threats.

To summarize, today's traveller needs to know of safety related information prior to departure. Their government travel advice, obtaining visas, getting necessary immunization and purchasing travel insurance. Ready?
What is missing from the above is a predictive element that will provide additional insight into what is likely to happen in the next day, week or even month for the traveller once he or she is on the ground. Advance warning of likely coming events constitutes a full picture for travellers and remains a service that is rarely offered at this time. We offer the service which is achieved via accurate assessments of threats, hazards and other risks so the traveller can adjust accordingly, well in advance. Travellers now have access to a new service that is not reactive (we do not report the news) and will offer privileged knowledge and awareness of what is likely to occur next. Of course this service is not meant for everybody and during a first (free) consultation we will determine this. If you are a regular traveller to countries that are at a higher risk (or as defined by your government) or you judge that you have critical information requirements prior to travel our services will satisfactorily address your several security needs.


Every travel destination is uniquely different and requires adequate research, analysis and accurate assessments to properly advise against the possible threats and hazards. We welcome inquiries so we can determine your security needs. Your first consultation is always free. 
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