Unfortunately, it has become a commonplace: there are no longer any safe destinations for business travel or tourism. A study published on 4 September by the Business Travel Summit (" Business Travel Summit Amsterdam") confirms the trend. Those responsible for the event - which will be held on 26 and 27 September at the RAI Conference Centre - surveyed 230 Travel Managers in Europe. Their question: " Which regions have the highest greatest threat for your travellers? ". Visit Middle East and North Africa is the most anxiety-provoking area for travel managers (61%), ahead of West Africa (43%) and Central Africa (34%).
But perhaps one of the most striking features concerns Europe, cited by 30% of travel managers as one of the top three destinations at risk. " It is not surprising to see the Middle East and Africa among the territories that European travel managers consider to be the most at risk for their travellers, or to which some have stopped sending travellers. "says David ChappleDirector of the Business Travel Summit Amsterdam. " But despite recent terrorist attacks in London, Paris and BarcelonaBut I was surprised to see Europe on this list. "he adds. " Being wary of - and aware of - the risks posed in all territories is, alas, simply a sign of the times, which is why it is so important for businesses to put in place a travel risk management strategy. "says David Chapple.
The Business Travel Summit Amsterdam study even notes that 7% of travel managers have stopped sending their staff to Europeor are planning to do so in the near future. As this is a panel of European Travel ManagersThe question arises as to the alternatives found by these companies, which would therefore avoid neighbouring markets...
As for the threats mentioned, the terrorism is the most common fear factor (56%), ahead of social and political crises (18%), crime (13%), gun control (2%) and finally Islamophobia (1%).
A large majority of travel managers consider that the duty of care ("duty of care) is their responsibility (84%), and 78% of them have implemented a policy to address this issue. Finally, the business travellers are subject to special measures in 52% of cases, as is the LGBTQ community (27%).
