Traveling allows for personal growth and cultural exchange, not to mention ample opportunities to build lasting memories and meaningful relationships. However, the act of travel using mass transportation does carry inherent physical health risks due to the exposure to hundreds, if not thousands, of people. So how does one stay… read more
Travel Safety and Security During the 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games
In light of the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, the Global Risk and Safety team is sharing safety guidance from On Call International and the Overseas Security Advisory Council. Increase in Petty Crime Pickpocketing and other petty crime is very common in Paris (as in many international… read more
Passport Requirements and Emergency Assistance
Passport Requirements and Recommendations Are you planning to travel abroad in the near future? If so, you will need a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months after your anticipated date of return to the United States. We also highly recommend confirming that your emergency contact person… read more
CDC Update to Requirements for Entry to the U.S.
As of June 12, 2022 the U.S. no longer requires air passengers arriving from other countries to provide a negative pre-departure test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status.
U.S. – North Korea Summit
June 9, 2019 Individuals traveling in Singapore should expect heightened security and related travel disruption ahead and during the U.S. and North Korea summit on June 12, 2018. The meeting between U.S. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will be held at the Capella Hotel on the resort… read more
Carnival 2019
February 5, 2019 Carnival is a festive season that occurs in various countries and regions across the world before the season of Lent. It traditionally takes place during February or early March and involves public events and celebrations such as parades, street parties, and other forms of entertainment. Travelers are… read more
U.S. Department of State Worldwide Caution 2019
January 17, 2019 Terrorist attacks, political violence (such as demonstrations), criminal activities, and other security incidents can take place abroad at any time without warning. The U.S. Department of State strongly encourages travelers to always maintain a high level of vigilance and have good situational awareness whenever traveling abroad. Always… read more
Holiday Season 2018
December 5, 2018 As the holiday season approaches, security measures in many countries throughout the world, particularly in Europe, have heightened due to potential threats from multinational terrorist organizations and individuals. These terrorist threats often focus on common tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, places… read more
Oktoberfest 2018: Germany
September 21, 2018 From September 22 to October 7, 2018, the 185th annual Oktoberfest will take place in Bavaria, Germany. It is predicted that 7.2 million people will visit the world’s largest folk festival this year, with September 29 and October 6 projected to be the busiest days. Though there… read more
World Cup 2018: Russia
June 13, 2018 The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930,… read more