You take time and trouble deciding where to go on holiday. So why risk ruining the experience? Failure to take out travel insurance can turn the holiday dream into a costly financial nightmare. The Risk There are risks of theft, injury, illness and delay. On holiday we increasingly take...
Drink Driving Limits in Europe
For all clients (and others) who may drive in Europe we felt the following information may be useful. Drinking and driving is never a good idea, period. But it becomes especially bad when you go abroad. Not only are you unfamiliar with the roads and driving customs, but driving on...
Hotel WiFi Hacking
Unsecured wireless networks at hotels have proven to be ideal places for hackers to commit a wide variety of crimes. In 2008, at the luxury Thompson Hotel chain, a hacker captured personal and sensitive emails sent by guests and staff members over its wireless network and threatened to make them...
Tips on What to Pack for The Frequent Business Traveller.
Ditch the colours. Black is your friend. It matches everything. I’ve yet to hear the compelling logic for any sock colour other than black. One pair of black jeans, two black t-shirts, and business attire will get you through a long trip. Never check your bag. never check your bags,...
Business Travel Tips for China
Top cultural tips for a business trip to China If you’re doing business these days, it’s hard to avoid China. You might be buying products from China or you might be trying to sell your product to someone in China. In either case, it’s critical for business traveller’s planning a...
Taking Your Phone Abroad-What Not To Do
If you have a smartphone and are planning on taking it on your next international trip there are several things you should be aware of to ensure that you don’t accidentally waste obscene amounts of money staying connected while you are away. Here are a few pointers so you can...
Travel Preparation and Planning
Travel Itinerary DO NOT publicize your travel plans, but limit that knowledge to those who need to know. Leave a full itinerary of your travel schedule, hotel phone numbers and business appointments with your office and with a family member or friend. Passport Is it valid? Are the visas current...
Just a Reminder of What you CAN take On Board
Spirits…such as whisky or brandy up to a maximum of 5 litres* per person. Medical items or toiletries (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, deodorants, perfumes and aftershaves, in containers of up to 500g/500ml* each, to a total of 2kg/2l* Portable electronic devices containing lithium batteries such as lap top...
Travel Preparation and Planning
Travel Itinerary DO NOT publicize your travel plans, but limit that knowledge to those who need to know. Leave a full itinerary of your travel schedule, hotel phone numbers and business appointments with your office and with a family member or friend. Passport Is it valid? Are the visas current...
Types of risk related to corporate travel
Risk to personnel Security (crime/civil unrest) Security (terrorism) Safety Health (illness) Health (stress) Risk to reputation Failure in duty of care to employees Carbon footprint Misuse of travel expenses Unethical conduct by travelers Risk to data/ equipment Protecting data carried by employees while traveling Protecting data collected about employee travel...