Travel Security Update: Europe Grapples with a Massive Syrian Refugee Crisis The employee and executive travel security experts at IMG have been monitoring the conflict in Syria and the refugee crisis it has caused and its likely impact on business and employee travel security in Europe. Since the Syrian Civil War started in 2011, over […]
International Travel Security Incident: Paris, France The latest international travel security incident occurred on January 7th in Paris, France. Terrorists launched an attack that resulted in the loss of 17 lives. The terrorists, a group of radicalized Islamic militants, targeted the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish grocery store. After the attacks, French citizens […]
Executive Summary: Security and Safety for Visitors in Brazil The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be hosted in 12 cities across the country from 12 June 2014 to 15 July 2014. These World Cup matches will present a host of security challenges to a country that has no shortage of security issues. Indeed, many […]
Natural Disasters and Travel Safety When organizations and/or businesses think about travel safety, they tend to focus on foreseeable threats such as crime, health issues, or unsafe working conditions. Even though natural disasters can come about quickly, organizations can prepare their people in the basics of travel safety. The superstorm Typhoon Haiyan, which recently made […]
Importance of Information in Travel Security The Incident Management Group, a leading international travel security firm, has recommended three resources for safety and security research. Many organizations are trying to ensure that they meet their duty of care obligations for traveling employees. As such, it is vital that these organizations have access to the most current and […]