Louvre attack scares a city already on edge France has been at the center of several recent terror attacks, including last summer’s Nice attack on Bastille Day and an attack in Paris on November 13, 2015 that killed 130 people. And, yet again, France makes headlines as a man screaming “Allahu akbar” and wielding a […]

Terror in Nice: An International Travel Security Firm Discusses a Disturbing New Trend On July 14th, 2016 a terrorist used a 19-ton cargo truck as a weapon, driving through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France. The attack occurred on the Promenade des Anglais, a major thoroughfare running along the coast of the city. […]

International Travel Security Update: The Risk of Terrorism at the Euro 2016 Championship in France The UEFA Euro 2016 Championship commenced on June 10th amidst an atmosphere rife with security concerns and national tension. Twenty-four teams will compete among 10 different venues throughout France over a period of 30 days in order to claim the […]

International Meeting Security and the Event Security Challenges of 2016 The summer season often offers some challenges to security professionals, and this summer is no different (especially because of the Rio Olympics this year!). Due to warmer weather, many people venture outdoors to attend concerts, celebrations, and festivals. Consequently, many event and international meeting security […]

The November 2015 Paris attacks killed over 100 innocent people and have caused many to question the state of international travel security. Some travelers may be wondering if it is safe to visit France or other European countries so soon after a major terrorist attack. After all, over 160 police raids have been conducted in […]

No-Go Zones and Employee Travel Security The recent attack by Islamic militants in France has focused attention on the issue of immigration in Europe. Recently, US media outlets have reported on the economically depressed areas in and around Paris, France. Many of these areas have large Muslims populations and have been incorrectly referred to as […]