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International SOS marks 100000 downloads of its travel assistance app with new on-line Spot the Risk
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Today International SOS marked a milestone in its effort to provide mobile travel assistance solutions for business travellers and expatriates by announcing that the company’s travel assistance application* for members has achieved over 100,000 downloads.
The announcement was made as International SOS launches its new ‘Spot the Risk’ campaign to drive awareness of health and travel security issues that travellers and expatriates may face whilst abroad.
‘Spot the Risk’ campaign launched
In order to further promote health and travel security awareness whilst travelling, International SOS has launched its new ‘Spot the Risk’ campaign, which includes an online interactive game to test travellers’ knowledge and offer tips to keep them healthy, safe and secure. It also encourages customers to download the free app.
The game will run until 28th February 2013. It offers players around the world the chance to test their health and travel security knowledge against 10 questions and battle it out to get the highest score on the global leaderboard. Predominantly a client focused initiative, International SOS has opened up this campaign freely in order to spread the responsible message that prevention and education are paramount when travelling and staying safe.
Chris Edwards, Managing Partner of Tommy, who helped design and built the campaign said: “Spot the Risk was a great and technologically challenging project to be involved in. We looked to create an experience that allowed users to play the game on all devices, so at home, work or even in the departure lounge on their smartphone. This was the key in ensuring that all travellers had the maximum chance to mitigate any potential risks.”
To play the game simply go to http://www.spottherisk.com/
The app
“This app delivers key medical and travel security information directly into the hands of business travellers and expatriates, which is important because extensive preparation is key to travelling safely,” said Kate Holden, SVP and Group General Manager, Information and Tracking Services at International SOS. “The technology gives travellers the peace of mind and confidence to go anywhere in the world, knowing that they are constantly up to date with all the latest information.”
As the only medical and travel security app to have been downloaded by more than 100,000 people, this service is crucial to International SOS’ commitment to promote preparedness and awareness amongst travellers and expatriates. The app is strongly integrated with International SOS’ global assistance infrastructure so members are provided with immediate access to location-specific alerts as they are issued by the International SOS medical and travel security teams.
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*Other features include:
One-click dialing to the nearest International SOS Assistance Centre for whenever they need help or advice;
Medical and travel security guides that can be easily viewed on mobile devices with access to information on over 200 countries and 300 cities around the world;
Instant access to the latest medical and travel security alerts for their current location from International SOS and Control Risks (with the capability to browse alerts for other locations);
Welcome video in 11 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
Notes to Editors
About the International SOS Group of Companies The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability. Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com
