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Archives for April 2016

Travel Security Updates for International Travel: Some Pointers

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If you are planning a trip overseas this summer, chances are you are somewhat concerned about two big security threats: 1) the threat of terrorist attacks such a we witness in Paris and Brussels, and/or 2) the threat of medical problems such as the Zika virus outbreak in South America. Whether you are a business traveler or simply a tourist, it pays to be prepared. While there are many concrete things you can and should do, this blog post will focus on the information aspects. Here are some pointers in terms of staying informed about travel security risks on a global level.

  1. Educate yourself about the countries you will visit. We live in the Internet age, and it can be as simple as a Google search and a Wikipedia read to get basic information on a country. Many Muslim countries, for example, have dress and clothing customs which can seem strange to a Westerner. Not being properly dressed in these countries can not only provoke some hostility but could also make one easier to “spot” as a target. Being culturally sensitive is always good advice.

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  2. Buy some key travel books. Similarly, if you are going for a longer visit, consider purchasing in-depth travel guides. Publishers such as Fodors and Lonely Planet publish in-depth guides that explain many tourist features but also have information such as emergency contact numbers and procedures. With Amazon’s Kindle, you can even get these in digital format for your Kindle device or by downloading the Kindle App for iPhone or Android, you can have them on your smartphone.
  3. Subscribe to information updates. Click up to our home page, and subscribe to the IMG GlobalSecur service. These updates will keep you up-to-date on security warnings worldwide. Similarly, visit the Department of State website and sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
  4. Read the news. In between Google news and the obvious sources of information such as the New York Times, begin to read BEFORE you go abroad.
  5. Sign up for Google Alerts.  Google’s free alerts can be set up by keyword (country name) and are another way to stay informed about a country.

Have Fun

These are just five key pointers to help you with travel security updates. Oh, and here’s a sixth one: have fun! Despite the fact that international travel, for both business and pleasure, can seem scary, remember that in point of fact you are much more likely to be hit by a car or mugged than you are to die in a terrorist attack or from some strange virus. These things can happen in Toledo, Ohio, just as easily as they can happen in Caracas, Venezuela. So being safe is just a habit of modern life. That said, going abroad is an amazing opportunity to see the world, experience new cultures, and meet new people. Enjoy yourself!

IMG GlobalSecur Publishes Q&A on Travel Security App for Business & Corporate Travel

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April 29, 2016 – New York, NY. IMG GlobalSecur, a leading international security consulting firm, is proud to announce that it has published a Q&A (Question and Answer) document on its website to address many questions on its FoneTrac travel security app. With business travel safety high on the minds of many corporate travelers, the company has received many inbound requests for basic information on the app.

“FoneTrac is the market leader in travel safety apps for business and corporate travel,” explained Chris Hagon, CEO of IMG GlobalSecur. “However, we receive so many inquiries over the phone with similar questions, that we decided to publish a quick Q&A on the website in advance of upcoming conferences on business travel security.”Travel Security App for Business & Corporate Travel

To read the Q&A post in full, visit http://www.fonetrac-go.com/blog/2016/04/fonetrac-key-features-innovative-travel-safety-security-app/. There, in addition to an explanation of the benefits of this innovative travel security app (one with much more functionality than ‘free’ apps in the Apple Store or Google Play), one can also browse the website for more detailed information and even reach out for demo version.

International Travel Safety App: Common Questions

Among the more common questions asked about the app are the following. First and foremost, people want to understand what is a travel security app and how does a stand alone app differ from a more powerful connected app. (FoneTrac is the latter). Second, business travelers and travel managers are keen to learn about the check-in feature and panic button feature. While not wanting to invade the privacy of employees overseas, corporations do want to safeguard their security through both required check ins and an ‘on demand’ panic buton. Next, people are curious about how a travel safety app for either iPhone or Android can function in areas with poor cell or poor WiFi connections. Other questions are answered on the post as well, but again, interested parties should reach out for a demo version. No two travel security scenarios are alike, after all.

About the Incident Management Group (IMG)

Incident Management Group is a leading international security consulting firm. Corporate or business organizations concerned about their need for robust travel security solutions can reach out to the IMG Group for assistance. The company’s experts provide services such as executive, employee, VIP, and expatriate travel security, workplace safety, duty of care management, risk and threat assessments, workplace violence prevention, crisis management planning, and more.

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Service with a Smile: Overseas Medical Alerts When You Need Them

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When senior executives are traveling overseas, they can become very pampered. They may be use to flying first class or business class in airplanes, they may be staying at the best hotels, and they may be eating at the best restaurants. They may be drinking at the best bars, drinking the best drinks, and going to the best nightclubs. All of this, it may be occurring, while they suffer and work at a grueling pace. They deserve to have good service, even service with a smile! [Read more…] about Service with a Smile: Overseas Medical Alerts When You Need Them

Executive Travel Monitoring and Check-ins Overseas: Yes They Should

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Senior executives and VIPs are very special people, and often they know it. They may be very high up in the food chain of your organization, be that a corporation or nonprofit. This is also true for those who work for the government. People who become executives have not only a particular type of personality but they have a particular type of psychological experience. Let’s face it: they are used to getting their way. A very high executive may be very used to being able to boss people around, and may be used to people simply saying yes. The “yes man” is a well-known stereotype, but the flipside of this is the boss who demands to have his or her way. [Read more…] about Executive Travel Monitoring and Check-ins Overseas: Yes They Should

International Medical Assistance for Travellers: Insurance May Not be Enough!

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Many of us when we travel abroad as individuals may be smart enough to think in advance about the possibility of a medical emergency. For those of us who live in the United States, and are used to a private insurance system it may be relatively easy to conceptualize the need for insurance. However, many people may or may not be aware that some aspects of their private medical insurance will not work, or will not be covered when they are abroad. [Read more…] about International Medical Assistance for Travellers: Insurance May Not be Enough!