Female travel

Last updated: 3 March 2016

Travel protection abroad: Safety tips for business women

Effectively manage your business, financial and reputational risks by protecting your most valuable assets - your people

Female travel safety has made international headlines, especially following a number of attacks in India. Today, there are more women travelling for business than ever before and organisations are looking for support and advice to help business travellers and international assignees stay protected; ensuring their work is uninterrupted.

While there are certain safety rules all travellers should follow, female travellers may face unique security situations when abroad. Women are often viewed as vulnerable targets, and will generally face a higher level of risk than their male counterparts. The main threats more likely affecting women are: sexual harassment, sexual assault and bag theft (which may seem trivial on the surface, but can lead to larger issues).

International SOS is playing a leading role in providing specific advice and support for medical and security risks, no matter where your people are. Our specialist teams are working around the clock to keep your employees protected and business moving.

• Assess and understand the risks of exposure at your destination: We analyse and evaluate any location you are sending your employees to and recommend measures that help mitigate risks.

• Educate your travellers before they depart: Through our specialist security information and education programmes, we help you to prepare your travellers for the local situation as well as advise on measures to take should the situation deteriorate.

• Around the clock access for your travellers to specific local advice: Our qualified doctors and security specialists are there for your employees, no matter what, where or when.

• Stay connected with your travellers and keep track of them in a high risk location: We make sure your employees receive the latest information and are prepared at all times.
  
  

Achieve your goals and avoid loss of time and productivity by preparing your employees for travel and supporting them when they are in unfamiliar and remote locations. We help to keep your people healthy and safe, so you can focus on your core business activities.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Future risks - increasing your knowledge

In India’s elections in 2014 the issue of women’s safety was nominally addressed by candidates for all three major parties. However, it remains vital that female travellers are aware of any potential risks and know how to protect themselves.

Our Assistance Centres around the world are in contact with clients to discuss their concerns and the preventive measures they can put in place to reduce risks both to employees and their families.