January 16, 2020 Due to recent world events, UT Austin would like to remind our travelers of the safety and security resources available to them. Important Resources: Register your travel with the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Contact International SOS in the event of any small or… read more
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
Spring Break 2019
March 8, 2019 Spring break is almost upon us, meaning a dramatic increase in travelers across the globe. While the majority of travelers have safe and enjoyable trips, taking a trip over spring break can sometimes have unforeseen problems. Some of these problems may include: Medical emergencies, such as an… 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
Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
May 11, 2018 On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Embassy will open in Jerusalem following the December 2017 announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Many countries are preparing for protests related to the embassy opening. Related protests were held across Europe in December after… read more
Ramadan
May 8, 2018 The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins on Tuesday, May 15 and will end on Thursday, June 14 (these dates can vary slightly between countries and branches of Islam). During this time, more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world will mark the month, during which believers… read more