Business Travel News - OCTOBER 2024
World Travel Protection
We provide medical, security and travel risk management for corporate and educational travellers.
THE NEW CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION PROTECTS BUSINESS TRAVELLERS FROM GROWING DIGITAL THREATS
BOXX Insurance and World Travel Protection Launch Cybersecurity Tool for Business Travellers
In an era where cybercrime is rising globally, targeting individuals and businesses alike, safeguarding sensitive information has become increasingly important. With a sharp focus on protecting business travellers, BOXX Insurance, a global cyber insurance and security leader, has partnered with World Travel Protection, a key player in travel risk management, to introduce Cyber Assist—an innovative cybersecurity solution specifically designed for those on the move.
This cutting-edge tool is now available globally as part of World Travel Protection’s suite of services, providing businesses and their travelling personnel with real-time protection against growing cyber threats. Business travellers, often relying on mobile devices and connecting to unsecured networks in hotels and airports, are particularly vulnerable to a range of cyber risks, from data theft on public Wi-Fi to phishing scams and compromised Bluetooth connections.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TRAVEL:
Eric Newland from Hybrid Moon and Frank Harrison from World Travel Protection sit down to discuss one of the hottest topics of 2024: AI’s explosive growth.
As we look toward 2025, one thing is clear—AI’s impact on our industry is undeniable, but with this power comes the responsibility to govern its use. In this conversation, Frank and Eric dive into the importance of creating robust frameworks to ensure AI is both innovative and ethical.
Check out the full video to hear their thoughts on:
AI is transforming security, however as Regional Security Director Frank Harrison said, "We're starting to see an overreliance on using AI to prepare for travel." Listen for insights on how AI could negatively impact you.
FREQUENT FLYERS, FREQUENT STRESS: THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF BUSINESS TRAVEL????????????
New Survey Explores the Connection Between Work Trips, Anxiety, and Employee Well-being?????????????????
As World Mental Health Day comes and goes, new research is shedding light on a pressing issue in the business world: the mental health impact of frequent business travel. A survey commissioned by World Travel Protection reveals the delicate balance UK business travellers must maintain between professional success and their well-being.
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The Benefits and Challenges of Business Travel
The survey, conducted by Opinium, underscores the ongoing importance of business travel in the UK’s corporate sector. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (66%) believe that in-person meetings are crucial for building long-term business relationships, and almost half (47%) said that the opportunity to travel for work increases their loyalty to their employer. For many, business travel is not only a professional necessity but also a key motivator for staying with an organisation.
However, the other side of the coin reveals significant mental health challenges. Nearly half (46%) of business travellers reported experiencing increased stress and burnout from frequent trips, with this figure rising to 53% for those who travel at least once every two months. This suggests that while business travel supports professional growth, it often comes at a personal cost.
WORLD TRAVEL PROTECTION IN THE PRESS! THE COURIER MAIL
The Courier-Mail feature sheds some light on the passion our team shares for keeping people healthy and safe.
World Travel Protection CEO Adrian Leach in the Brisbane Australia Command Centre. With three global command centres, in Brisbane, London and Toronto, our team of case managers, paramedics, doctors and nurses - alongside a security team, including former services and security personnel keep an eye on more than 250,000 travellers around the world every month. This feature in The Courier-Mail written by Chris Herde sheds light on the passion our team of experts have for keeping people healthy and safe 24/7. Leach explains, '...risk factors are constantly evolving. Our expertise can cut through the noise and provide a trusted voice with access to the latest intelligence and information, supporting travellers in proactive planning and providing them with reactive support.'
MEET OUR EXPERT MEDICAL TEAM:
Kelly Mountain - Clinical Operations Manager - World Travel Protection
Kelly is the Clinical Operations Manager for Canada at World Travel Protection, where she has been a dedicated team member for nearly eight years. She greatly values the opportunity to work alongside the exceptional medical team at World Travel Protection. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time by the pool with her family. She has a rescue dog named Nellie and recently travelled to Mexico. Kelly aspires to visit Norway in the future.
ABOUT US:
For 30 years,?World Travel Protection ?has taken care of corporate and leisure travellers across the globe by providing access to 24-hour emergency assistance.
In addition to support services for medical, travel, and security emergencies, World Travel Protection – part of the Zurich Insurance Group – educates and trains businesses to mitigate exposure to inherent risks associated with travelling abroad. Emergency assistance encompasses medical case management, evacuation and repatriation together with providing access to virtual care services (telehealth) and security intelligence.
A key foundational component of a leading assistance provider is its global network. World Travel Protection’s GlobalCare Network ensures our customers have access to over 85,000 providers worldwide.
Millions of travellers place their trust in World Travel Protection each year for assistance across 200 countries. For more information, visit?www.worldtravelprotection.com.