Security: companies face up to their duties
The safety of their travellers is a major priority for companies, and is put to the test every day by a host of potential risks: geopolitical unrest, climate change, cybercrime and, of course, health crises. Faced with their duty to protect, the world's major companies, as well as SMEs, are adopting an increasingly sophisticated approach to this essential but anxiety-provoking issue.
Safety advice
Without reducing the risks to zero, a certain amount of good practice can prevent a lot of unpleasantness when travelling. These habits are often based on common sense and vigilance.
Business travellers, ideal targets for cybercriminals
Phishing, public WiFi hijacking, hard drive copying... Business travellers are exposed to a wide range of risks. What preventive measures should be taken? Here are some answers.
Assistance and protection for travellers: crisis measures
Travel agencies, medical assistance providers, companies specialising in safety and security: to ensure the protection of their travellers, companies rely on close relationships with a multitude of players.
Interview with Émile Pérez, Director of Security and Business Intelligence for...
Émile Pérez, Director of Security and Economic Intelligence at the EDF Group, gives some common-sense advice on adopting the right strategy in the face of risk.
Security and Covid-19: going from nothing to everything
The global scale of the current health crisis has forced companies to adapt to unprecedented situations, involving repatriation, widespread remote working and, for some, public service missions.
The European Commission wants greater clarity in restrictive measures
The cacophony surrounding border closures, quarantines and even bans on EU citizens entering another Member State is destabilising the European Economic Area. The European Commission therefore wants to propose new common rules based on simpler criteria. These should be applied by all Member States.
Rydoo displays a "Clean & Safe" tag on secure hotels
The Rydoo Travel booking solution includes a new feature that informs travellers about compliance with hotel safety rules.
Germany and Belgium: compulsory tests for travellers from the Paris region
Screening tests, quarantine until the results are in: in response to the spread of the pandemic in the Ile-de-France and PACA regions, Germany is tightening conditions for travellers from France. Belgium also classifies France as a risk zone.
Health measures: Bureau Veritas partners with Volotea and Ascott
Bureau Veritas has added the airline Volotea and long-stay accommodation specialist Ascott to its list of partners as part of its health measures certification programme.
Security: GardaWorld strengthens its position with the acquisition of WorldAware
GardaWorld acquires WorldAware. This acquisition, combined with the expertise of Crisis24, marks the creation of a truly global leader in integrated security risk management.
International SOS identifies the next threats to businesses
International SOS points to mental health problems as a threat feared by companies in the wake of the health crisis. But the risk most often cited by professionals is that of a second wave.
International SOS sees travel resuming
According to a study published by International SOS, a large majority of companies are planning to resume business travel in the next three months.
Interview: Grégoire Pinton, GardaWorld Chief Security Officer
Business continuity plans, coronavirus alerts, security and evacuation: Grégoire Pinton, GardaWorld's Global Head of Travel Security Services, describes how companies are adapting to the health crisis.
International SOS offers online training on Covid-19
Through its DLP platform, International SOS is providing online training on the Covid-19 epidemic and best practices for protecting yourself.
International SOS recommends postponing non-essential travel
For the first time, the world leader in international health risk management recommends postponing non-essential travel.
Interview with Philippe Guibert, International SOS Regional Medical Director
Philippe Guibert, Director of Health Consulting, explains how International SOS's advice to businesses has evolved since the start of the epidemic.
Switzerland in an "extraordinary situation" according to the Federal Council
In Switzerland, the government took a further step on Monday evening in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic by declaring the country to be in an "extraordinary situation", the official term for the final stage of the epidemic law.
France under lockdown, European Union closed
On Monday evening, Emmanuel Macron announced, among other measures, the closure of access to the European Union and the Schengen area. The lockdown came into force at midday on Tuesday in France.
Covid-19: instructions and bans country by country
As of 16 March, here is the list of the main countries which have included travel restrictions for French and European travellers to contain the coronavirus.
