In a recent report by , the world’s leading health and security risk services company, a 59 percent surge in international travel and a 48.4 percent increase in domestic travel were recorded in October 2023 compared to the beginning of the year. This comes in tandem with The reporting that global air traffic reached 97.3 percent of pre-COVID levels at the end of 2023.
Despite this positive momentum, concerns are growing regarding the escalating complexity of risks associated with international travel. The data, released by International SOS, reveals a 16 percent increase in security and medical alerts issued to clients from January to November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
, Chief Security Analyst at International SOS, highlighted the evolving global security environment, emphasising the need for comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for both travellers and organisations. He stated, “More and more organisations are finding comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for their mobile workforce to be of utmost importance.”
Geopolitical events, natural disasters, and other developments have complicated the travel security landscape. Rogers urged travellers to remain informed of…
