Our research shows that currently the volume of international business trips is at 44% of pre-pandemic levels. There are 2.8 times the number of international trips compared with the same period in 2021. And international travel is growing at an average of 15% per month.
Planning a trip, which used to be easy, is now much more complex. From a security point of view, we are living in much more challenging times and in an increasingly volatile environment globally.
In our annual Risk Outlook campaign, we forecast the major risks for 2022, underpinned by extensive research into the opinions of c. 1,000 risk professionals, external experts, and our own health and security intelligence teams.
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International SOS closely monitors the travel situation and offers tailor-made health and security risk management and resilience solutions, including 24/7 evacuation support, as well as expertise to protect your global workforce.
Are your experienced travellers still experienced travellers?
How have you prepared your people for the current travel chaos and beyond?
Join Carolyn Taylor and Lenka Formankova as they share the trends we are seeing from our Assistance Centres and give practical tips for you to consider when sending people abroad in the current travel environment, with a spotlight on managing stress while travelling or while based abroad.
TRAVEL CHECKLISTS - TRAVELLER AND ORGANISATION
What should the traveller be considering before, during and after travel, to ensure a safe and stress-free trip?
Is your organisation prepared to send your people on business trips?
TRAVEL HEALTH
PRE-TRAVEL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
International SOS has significant expertise in travel health and immunisation. From our UK clinics, we undertake pre-travel health assessments and provide appropriate risk assessments, advice, consumables and inoculations for travel or for international relocations. We are also a registered Yellow Fever vaccination centre.
HOW INTERNATIONAL SOS CAN SUPPORT
We have identified three areas to help you ensure safe business travel and prepare for your next business trip
TRAVELLERS' HEALTH EXPOSURE
- Prepare to assist the COVID-19 arrangements pre, during and post travel (COVID-19 testing requirements, vaccination information, isolation, etc)
- Provide medical and security support on the ground and evacuate, if needed
- Support the emotional and mental health wellbeing of your travellers
- Provide 24/7 assistance to your travellers, to give them peace of mind about any challenges they may face
TRAVELLERS' RISK EXPOSURE
- Evaluate your travel risk policies and advise on the gaps
- Ensure you are staying compliant by adopting an integrated compliant solution
- Ensure you have prompt access to the right information
- Assess the risk for the location where you intend to travel (incl COVID-19 impact)
- Assess the risk profile of your traveller (Mental health, COVID-19 risk etc.)
DUTY OF CARE
- Stakeholders responsible for travel should have access to the latest advice on risk
- Travel managers should prepare to update policies and assessments accordingly and inform relevant stakeholders
- Travellers and managers should be advised about the latest development in countries to assess their risk
- Ensure your COVID Travel Safe Solution incorporates an integrates Health and Security experts at every step of the travel process
- Have access to a travel solution that incorporates pre, during and post trip advice and assistance
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about safe business travel.
OUR TOOLS
TRAVEL MITIGATION SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL
Operating in global markets means contending with different regulations, health & security risks. With this self-assessment, we will assist organisations in preventing, mitigating and responding to risks associated with international work-related travels. Click here
TRAVEL TRACKER TOOL
Our Travel Tracker tool helps teams stay up-to-date with the latest health or security development at any location and to communicate with employees through email, SMS and text-to-speech methods to increase their points of contact.
MANAGER VIEW: ONE INFORMATION SOURCE IN A COVID-19 WORLD
Manager View provides you and your team with a single point of access for information, expert analysis and advice. Enabling you to make faster, more informed decisions about your people and locations around the world.
ASSISTANCE APP: MORE PERSONALIZATION AND ROBUST TRIP PLANNING
Our Assistance App is an essential tool for preparing, informing and keeping your workforce safe. No matter where your people are working or traveling to, they will be able to access the latest health and security advice. And if they should need Assistance from one of our experts around the world, it’s one tap away.
WORKFORCE RESILIENCE: ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS AND UNPARALLELED SERVICES
Supporting your domestic workforce, travellers and assignees - protecting your people wherever they are. With offices in 80 countries and 26 Assistance Centres around the world, we help over 11 million people every year with their health, security and wellbeing needs - including 12,000 life-saving evacuations.
OUR RESOURCES:
Infographics, Pocket Guides and Tips for Travellers
Omicron Variant Update
Omicron FAQ
Updated Risk Map 2022
New Travel Reality: insights and recommendations on how to manage the main challenges for a safe and health return to travel
Travellers' Check List
USA Travel | FAQs
Return to Travel Tips
COVID-19, International Travel & Re-start Strategies
Return to Travel: a Quick Guide for Managers
Travel Security Pocket Guide
Women's Travel Risk
Guide
EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC): FAQ
Experts Insight, webinars and videos
Watch our videos, experts insight and find out more about upcoming webinars.
To view all our upcoming events, online conferences, and other events click here.
SAFE RETURN TO TRAVEL VIDEO
RISK OUTLOOK WEBINAR | EXPLORING PREDICTIONS
Will 2022 bring a degree of stability to workforce risks after a tumultuous year? What are set to be the key challenges impacting employee productivity next year? What operational barriers should organisations like yours prepare themselves for? Register to hear answers to these questions and more at our sixth annual Risk Outlook online event.
And for the global picture with local expertise....
Watch the Risk Outlook Scotland 2022 webinar here
Watch the Risk Outlook 2022 Norway webinar here
OUR TRAVEL SOLUTION FOR SAFE BUSINESS TRAVEL RESUMPTION:
Review travel risk policy
Allow our experts to provide an analysis of your travel risk policies and advise on the gaps. Take travel risk mitigation self-assesment here.
We provide advice on what tests are required per location and how to access testing facilities.
Travel restrictions & border controls information and advice
Stay ahead of the latest restrictions and review crucial information about your key destinations. Access our travel intelligence and advice by contacting us.
Tracker helps teams stay up-to date with the latest health or security developments at any location.
Discuss your vaccination related questions with one of our health consultants or review our vaccine information.
Quarantine / Isolation
Isolation and quarantine requirements for travellers and local nationals differ per country. To discover more information on this contact us.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SOLUTIONS:
Contact us to discuss any questions you may have and find out how our Return To Travel solutions can benefit your organisation and workforce.
COVID-19 Impact Map
The COVID-19 impact scales assess the current impact of the disease on (a) domestic operations, or (b) inbound travel. The respective scales take into account integrated health, security and logistics considerations – three key factors in business sustainability during the pandemic. The impact is dynamic and will change as outbreaks progress and mitigation measures are implemented and withdrawn.
Case study
HELPING AN HR TEAM TO DECIPHER COMPLEX COVID-19 DOMESTIC TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
HELPING AN ORGANISATION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS-CRITICAL TRAVEL DURING COVID-19
OUR SUPPORT DURING BUSINESS TRAVEL:
Schedule a call with us to discuss any questions you may have and find out how our Return To Travel solutions can benefit your organisation and workforce.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us: UKHealthInfo@internationalsos.com
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