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# beTravelwise

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- [Travelling for work: Navigating the bumps that women may face in the road](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2025/05/19/travelling-for-work-navigating-the-bumps-that-women-may-face-in-the-road/) - Helen Donald, our new Women Traveller Advisor, reflects on how she made travel safer and more comfortable for herself during her long career in which she travelled extensively around the globe.
- [Isabel Wooddisse joins the beTravelwise Team](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2024/09/18/isabel-wooddisse/) - Travel has been a constant part of my life. As a result of my father’s service in the military I have lived in 19 houses including in Germany, Northern Ireland and Cyprus. The itinerant lifestyle has taught me a lot about the practicalities of living abroad, including the importance of understanding the local religion, food,
- [Eight Myths about Harassment while Travelling: What to Do if you Experience It, and What to Do if you See Someone Else being Harassed](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2018/03/08/eight-myths-harassment-travelling-experience-see-someone-else-harassed/) - Dr Sophie Harwood, our Women Traveller Advisor, was recently harassed during a daytime train journey across Germany, which prompted her to investigate instances of women being harassed during travel from which she discovered that there are several why, when, who by and how myths. This article debunks these myths and offers advice on appropriate action, including
- [Workplace Violence Prevention Program – 3 Areas to Review](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2021/10/21/workplace-violence-prevention-program/) - Workplace Violence Prevention – 3 areas to review as employees return to the office Ideally, your Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WPVPP) should be reviewed (at least) annually. Pre-Covid-19, in the most part, there would be no major changes. However, with the pandemic shifting (for some permanently) the workplace dynamic between the office/ home environment, we
- [beTravelwise supports Global G.L.O.W. as their international travel resumes in 2023](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2023/04/03/betravelwise-supports-global-g-l-o-w/) - Global G.L.O.W. is a non-profit organisation that creates and operates innovative programs to mentor girls to advocate for themselves and make their communities stronger. Running since 2012, they partner with over 60 mission-aligned schools, community centres and NGOs that work directly with girls in vulnerable communities to address their unique, real-time needs, operating in more
- [Countries that are prone to earthquakes – do you know what to do if one strikes?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/17/countries-that-are-prone-to-earthquakes-do-you-know-what-to-do-if-one-strikes/) - Earthquakes are not predictable but there are some parts of the world where they are more likely to occur. Earthquakes can happen globally but mainly occur along the lines where the earth’s major plates meet. The red areas above indicate elevated areas of risk for earthquakes. Please see below specialist sites for the latest information on earthquake
- [10 Interesting Travel Safety Statistics](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2021/04/02/10-interesting-travel-safety-statistics/) - In 2015, we published an article on Travel Risk statistics, given this has been our most viewed page, we have updated some of these 10 potentially interesting statistics. All figures have been taken from government or well-respected sources and referenced at the bottom.
- [An Overview of OSHA’s Instruction on Home Offices](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2021/10/20/an-overview-of-oshas-instruction-on-home-offices/) - Whilst it is anticipated the majority of employees will eventually return to the office, it is expected the trend of more people working from home will continue for some time yet if not permanently, on a hybrid model. All employers will of course want to be doing their utmost to ensure the safety and
- [Flying to the UK: travel during Covid, April 2021](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2021/05/13/flying-to-the-uk-travel-during-covid-april-2021/) - Justine Oliver, an Account Director at beTravelwise, has just returned to the UK from France and has written an account of the Covid measures that she experienced. She provides pointers, tips and advice for those considering travel. Whilst the UK was her destination, the following rules may apply equally to travellers returning to the UK.
- [Travel Safety eLearning: A Reasonable and Practicable Alternative to In-Person Travel Risk Mitigation](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/12/21/travel-safety-elearning-a-reasonable-and-practicable-alternative-to-in-person-travel-risk-mitigation/) - We were very fortunate and honoured to be asked by ASIS International to write an article on Travel Safety eLearning. Saul wrote the following. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2020/travel-safety-elearning/ Travel Safety eLearning: A Reasonable and Practicable Alternative to In-Person Travel Risk Mitigation By Saul Shanagher 17 December 2020During a recent call with the security director of a large multinational
- [Flying from the UK to France - does this give us a preview of post-COVID travel at large?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/07/10/flying-from-the-uk-to-france-does-this-give-us-a-preview-of-post-covid-travel-at-large/) - In recent months we have had a lot of enquiries about education materials related to advice for travel in the post COVID-19 world. We had no plans to change our foundation course material, but instead we are considering producing a short supplementary course or animation that will be equally valid for domestic and international travel.
- [Working from Home – Security, Health, Productivity and Well-being](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/05/08/working-from-home-security-health-productivity-and-well-being/) - Covid-19 has shaken up our world in every possible way and suddenly having to work from home has been a huge challenge for many of us. As some countries prepare to ease the lockdown, for many employees this will not mean easing back into an office environment. Working from home is likely to remain a constant or at least periodic requirement for months to come. To help employees adapt to this new reality, we have put together some of the most useful tips on maintaining security, health, productivity and well-being in this new working reality.
- [Free video: how to minimise your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/03/26/free-video-how-to-minimise-your-risk-of-catching-and-spreading-covid-19/) - As a free resource, beTravelwise released a video on how to minimise your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19. You can watch this on the Vimeo link below and if required download it from the Vimeo site (as indicated by the red circle in the below screenshot) and use/share as required. We allowed our clients
- [Sam Roper, Regional Security Manager at Google, joins the beTravelwise Advisory Board](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2018/10/10/sam-roper-regional-security-manager-at-google-joins-the-betravelwise-advisory-board/) - beTravelwise is delighted to welcome Sam Roper, Regional Security Manager at Google, to their advisory board as their Security Advisor. With experience working for a leading security consultancy and now a leading multi-national information technology company, Sam strengthens our advisory board across all areas of expertise. She provides a pragmatic view about how education and training
- [February 2020 Newsletter](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/02/12/february-2020-newsletter/) - Welcome to our first newsletter of the 20s! 1. New Videos Released - Access Control & Tailgating Awareness - Preparing for and Reacting to Earthquakes - Preparing for and Reacting to Storms - Ethnic & Religious Minority Travellers - Workplace Fire Safety Our latest animation raises awareness of the importance of access control and how
- [Preventable travel risks; theft and violence?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2020/01/07/preventable-travel-risks-theft-and-violence/) - In the wake of the tragic death of a British man in Argentina [1], killed during a robbery outside his hotel, a considerable number of articles relating to this incident and travel risk have been shared and commented upon across social media, especially LinkedIn. Shortly afterwards, another article was posted in which a similar occurrence
- [Travel Security Training for Women Travellers FAQs](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2019/03/06/travel-security-training-for-women-travellers-faqs/) - Travel Security Training for Women Travellers educates travellers and managers on the additional travel risks that women travellers may face, such as harassment and sexual assault, and how to mitigate those risks. This is particularly relevant to travellers who go to countries with different legislation, cultures, and social attitudes from their home-countries.
- [October 2019 Newsletter](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2019/10/02/october-2019-newsletter/) - Welcome to beTravelwise’s 1st newsletter. We hope you enjoy our top 3 headlines. 1. New Website Launch Since beTravelwise incorporated in March 2015, driven by client demands, we have quickly adapted and expanded our products and services to ensure we remain the market leader in travel safety and security awareness training. Please spend a few
- [Duty of Care for BAME Employees who are #TravelingWhile](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2018/11/05/duty-of-care-for-bame-employees-who-are-travelingwhile/) - #TravelingWhile In March 2016, a university student flying back from a conference in Vienna to his family in London was removed from the flight before take-off and questioned by Austrian police for several hours. Why? Because he had sent a text message to his wife letting her know that the flight was delayed, and he’d
- [beTravelwise in The Associated Press - The Future of Travel Risk Forum](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2018/11/12/betravelwise-in-the-associated-press-the-future-of-travel-risk-forum/) - LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2018--Personal risk during business travel will be examined in newly launched Future of Travel Risk Forum with panels of industry specialists, taking place on 5 th December 2018 at RIBA in Central London. The forum will provide an arena to share current and relevant thinking about how travel risk management programmes look after the individual needs of business travellers.
- [Workplace Violence Awareness](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2018/08/20/workplace-violence-awareness/) - Whilst certain industries/ groups of people carry a higher and specific risk to WPV, for example health (mental) care, taxi drivers and all-night retail workers; there are generic awareness points to help mitigate WPV that apply to all employees. “Education and awareness about workplace violence – its nature and scope, an employer’s obligation to address
- [Travel Risk Management - an overview of legal responsibilities in the UK](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/11/16/beginnersguideforlegalresponsibilities/) - A look into the UK legal requirements when conducting business overseas... Legal Environment In the context of business travel as with any work activity, there are certain steps to take under the Health and Safety at work etc Act 1974 and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The relevant wording is
- [10 Interesting (or maybe random) Travel Safety Statistics](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/09/10-interesting-maybe-random-travel-safety-statistics/) - When considering any policy or procedure in relation to business travel it is important to put risk into perspective and not let the press misguide decisions. The following are a few statistics which might be of interest to people who work within the business travel industry.
- [beTravelwise in Business Travel Life - I left my luggage in a taxi - now what?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/10/23/betravelwise-business-travel-life-i-left-luggage-taxi-now/) - Lessons learned from an experienced traveler who left her luggage in the trunk of a Hong Kong taxi. Author: Sophie Harwood, Women and LGBT Advisor for beTravelwise This is another story that involves multiple mistakes on my part, all of them easily avoidable. I was transiting through Hong Kong on my way back from Singapore to
- [Travel Safety in Europe – an American Student’s Experience](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/07/25/travel-safety-europe-american-students-experience/) - Studying abroad in London for two months was going to be the highlight of my summer. I could not wait to travel to different cities in Europe every weekend with some of my closest friends, touring amazing sites, and eating some of the best foods. As soon as I stepped off my eight-hour flight, I had one thing on my mind; London was my new home and I was going to make every second count!
- [Situational Awareness - launching live at GBTA 2017](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/07/17/situational-awareness-launching-live-gbta-2017/) - We are delighted to launch our new situational awareness animation at the GBTA Convention in Boston. Situational awareness is something we all do, everyday, however it is worth reminding travellers that this is one of the best defences they have against a host of risks, from petty crime to terrorism. By paying attention to their surroundings,
- [Scooter Crime, a new epidemic?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/06/22/scooter-crime-a-new-epidemic/) - Last week the police in London released footage of a woman being dragged down the street behind a scooter during a failed bag snatching attempt. In these days we can get lost in news of large events and miss news about trends that are more likely to affect us. Luckily the woman was only ‘battered and
- [beTravelwise in The European Business Review - Safer and Securer Business Travel](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/05/31/betravelwise-european-business-review-safer-securer-business-travel/) - Preparation, Preparation, Preparation: Safer and Securer Business Travel by Sophie Harwood When travelling for business, we most often focus on our trip’s objective while inadvertently taking many other factors for granted. Sophie Harwood reminds us that preparing for the worst, and most importantly for the little things, is what guarantees a safer and securer business travel.
- [The Most Common Threats Facing Business Travellers](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/09/09/common-threats-facing-business-travellers/) - There was once a time that the only companies who trained their employees on travel safety and security (or who even had a travel security policy) were those who operated in the so-called “high risk” industries or areas – work such as manufacturing, construction, mining, drilling, media, or defence in places such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq or Papua New
- [beTravelwise in Business Travel News Article - Personalizing Travel Risk Management](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/04/21/betravelwise-business-travel-news-article-personalizing-travel-risk-management/) - Just as there is no single travel risk management approach that will work for every company, risk management needs also vary from traveler to traveler. Women need to consider precautions their male counterparts might take for granted. In some regions, travelers of certain races and religions might face discrimination they do not deal with at
- [The Responsibilities of Management for their Travellers - A New World](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/03/10/responsibilities-management-new-world/) - By beTravelwise's Legal Advisor: Tom had been selected by his employers to visit Qatar on business. Tom had not been to the Middle East before; he did not know that drinking alcohol could be a criminal offence nor that homosexuality could carry the death penalty in some countries. He met an old boyfriend in Qatar,
- [When Business Travel Goes Wrong (and the Lessons Learned)](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/02/08/business-travel-goes-wrong-lessons-learned/) - Five True Stories About 99.9% of the time business travel is just like any other travel and it goes off without a hitch – maybe getting to explore a new place, hopefully meeting new people and staying in a nice hotel, or perhaps trying some new food or a new activity. But what about when
- [Interview with our eLearning partners Walkgrove](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/01/25/interview-elearning-partners-walkgrove/) - Walkgrove are one of the UK's leading learning solutions consultancies, specialising in e-learning, blended learning and multi-device / mobile learning.
- [beTravelwise mentioned in The Times newspaper - January 2017](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2017/01/23/betravelwise-mentioned-times-newspaper-january-2017/) - As part of their "Equal at work" supplement - beTravelwise was mentioned in the newspaper discussing how we support blue-chip companies and their LGBT travellers.
- [beTravelwise develops safety programme for LGBT travellers - Buying Business Travel Article](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/12/20/betravelwise-develops-safety-programme-lgbt-travellers/) - Original Article in Buying Business Travel by Tom Newcombe beTravelwise has developed a travel safety programme to help mitigate the dangers faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travellers. The travel safety specialists said LGBT travellers often face a “myriad of legal and safety issues” when visiting certain countries. There are 75 worldwide that enforce
- [Is it a Crime to be Sexually Assaulted in Dubai?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/11/21/it-is-a-crime-to-be-sexual-assaulted-in-gulf-states/) - It was disheartening to read last week that a British woman is being held in Dubai pending legal proceedings after being arrested by the police when she reported being raped. News report. We highlighted the case of a Dutch woman held under similar circumstances in Qatar earlier in the year, but as Dubai gets almost five
- [Top 10 Tips for Women Travellers to Iran](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/10/17/top-10-tips-women-travellers-iran/) - As Iran re-opens its doors to the world, travel security specialist Justine Oliver, provides first-hand knowledge of the dos and don’ts for women visiting this fascinating destination.
- [Travel safety specialist issues Zika advice - Travel Weekly Article](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/08/10/travel-safety-specialist-issues-zika-advice-travel-weekly-article/) - Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a warning to travellers heading to the Rio Olympic Games. The company is advising visitors to use mosquito repellent, practice safe sex or abstain completely as precautions against the Zika virus. See full article here
- [beTravelwise tests the sharing economy in Denver](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/08/02/betravelwise-tests-sharing-economy-denver/) - In mid-July we went to Denver for the GBTA convention and decided that we should use Uber and Airbnb so that we could better understand the sharing economy from a business perspective[1]. Our aims also included gaining an understanding of how they might best be used within a travel risk management programme and what safety advice
- [How to Stay Safe Playing PokémonGo](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/07/12/stay-safe-playing-pokemongo/) - The augmented reality game, PokémonGo, has taken the world by storm, enticing millennials to relive their glory days as Pokémon trainers. But in the week since the game was released, aspiring trainers, glued to their phones, have fallen victim to accidents and crime alike. Robbers have used the geolocation feature of the game to lure
- [9 Avoidable Travel Nightmares you will probably never admit to…](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/07/06/9-avoidable-travel-nightmares-will-probably-never-admit/) - Immune from travel nightmares? Whether you are a seasoned road warrior or a first time traveler, complacence or ignorance of some basic preparations can quickly result in a trip from hell. Some of these scenarios may be extreme but can you say none of these issues have ever happened to you? 1. Double Checking Your Passport. You arrive at
- [Personal Travel Risk Highlighted in Qatar](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/06/17/reducing-personal-travel-risk/) - Last week the world witnessed an appalling hate crime in Orlando in which over 100 members of the LGBT community were killed and injured. Unfortunately there is very little that these victims might have done differently to avoid being in the nightclub at the time, no risk assessment would have predicted this outcome. From a
- [Travel Risk Management featured in The Corporate Traveller](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/06/07/travel-risk-management-featured-corporate-traveller/) - beTravelwise was interviewed for a feature published in The Corporate Traveller this month. The article provides an excellent description of the travel risk management market and we are delighted to have featured heavily in the training segment and to be seen alongside the industry giants. https://issuu.com/leobvba/docs/tct55_lowres/14
- [Flying Solo Safely](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/06/01/flying-solo-safely/) - Sophie Harwood, our women travellers advisor, gives some tips to Grazia's readership about how to stay safe when travelling alone. Please see the scanned article or transcript below. Flying solo safely Grazia (UK) · 31 May 2016 · ‘Safety might be the furthest thing on your mind as you lay back on your lounger, but it
- [Top 9 causes of non-natural deaths abroad](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/26/top-9-causes-non-natural-deaths-abroad/) - Any experienced travel or security manager will know the probability of dying abroad is far less than that of in your home country – however, in light of recent terror attacks and earthquake incidents it is good to be reminded of the more probable risks abroad in order to prepare your travellers effectively. A traveller should
- [Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 6 quick travel safety tips](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/05/16/rio-2016-olympic-games-6-quick-travel-safety-tips/) - Congratulations, you are lucky enough to have genuine tickets for the Olympics and have confirmed travel arrangements. You are due to see your doctor for a pre-travel health check and unless you are pregnant they will more than likely tell you not to concern yourself with the Zika virus and will be jealous not to
- [Top Ten Travel Tips for Women by Sophie Harwood](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/05/06/top-ten-travel-tips-women-sophie-harwood/) - I'm an independent travel security consultant, specialising in security of women and LGBT travellers, with nearly ten years professional experience working and living in Europe, Asia and Africa. Over the years I've travelled to over forty different countries across six continents. Sometimes for work, and sometimes for leisure; sometimes in a group, and sometimes on
- [Notes from the ITM Conference 2016 - a risk management perspective](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/05/10/itm-2016-notes/) - beTravelwise is just back from the ITM conference at Celtic Manor. We were fortunate to be included in the start-up section of the exhibition and participate in the Innovation break out session; we found it a thoroughly worthwhile couple of days in which we were able to meet existing and potential clients and deep dive
- [beTravelwise in the news - Duty of Care](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/29/betravelwise-news-duty-care/) - The article below came about because when I chat to clients about what sales line to use to sell training they invariably say 'Duty of Care'. When questioned further they often say that is the only thing that matters, but yet duty of care doesn't cut it with many potential clients which made me wonder
- [beTravelwise in the news](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/15/betravelwise-in-the-news/) - Our 'how to react to a shooting incident' animation appears in Buying Business Travel http://buyingbusinesstravel.com/feature/1525582-video-how-react-terrorist-incident https://youtu.be/ijHrfLkDXNM
- [Champagne for our Door Wedge Competition Winner](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/15/competition-winner/) - Christopher Stiegeler of executive recruitment agency Dunleavy White has picked up a case of champagne after being named the winner of beTravelwise’s ‘Orange Doorwedge’ competition, which ran during this year’s Business Travel Show. The travel safety training specialist invited show delegates to submit photographs of novel uses of its signature orange doorwedges, which the company
- [Do taxis cause the biggest stress for travellers abroad?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/13/importance-meet-greet-procedures/) - For those who have travelled extensively (and in particular to developing countries), at some stage you have probably been hassled by a taxi driver at airport arrivals and at worst experienced the indignity of being overcharged. Therefore, should an organisation allow their employees to take taxis on arriving at an airport? Should this be against policy especially
- [Travel Risk Policy – 6 considerations for Business Travel Managers](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/04/travel-risk-policy-6-starter-considerations-global-travel-managers/) - Travel Risk Policy 6 Considerations: Most conventional travel policies focus purely on cost – justifiably this should be a major control factor on how employees book and conduct travel. However, a good policy should allow travellers flexibility in how they travel when going to higher risk destinations – absence of such direction and awareness can
- [Do your employees know how to respond to a crisis?](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/04/01/employees-know-respond-crisis/) - A lot of organisations have a robust procedure to help their employees after a crisis through their internal teams, insurance or assistance companies. However most of these systems rely on the employee being in a safe place to activate their support; how confident are you that they know what to do during and immediately after
- [Common scams that target travellers](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/07/common-scams-target-travellers/) - A resource listing common scams that target travellers
- [Kidnapping and Business Travellers - keeping it simple](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/23/kidnapping-business-travellers-keeping-simple/) - Managing kidnap risk is a specialist field and exposed organisations will likely have arrangements at the strategic level with bespoke insurance and security companies to address this concern. Whilst business travellers should not necessary know about these arrangements, awareness training should still be a key aspect of risk management. The approach should be unalarming, realistic and pitched for the business
- [Vigilance when travelling is your best defence against most risks](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/21/vigilance-travelling-best-defence-risks/) - Another bomb went off in Istanbul on Saturday and unfortunately this is unlikely to be the last. Business travel (and tourism) will continue nonetheless, so how do we arm travellers with the knowledge to keep themselves safe? There are courses and modules that cover nearly every risk they may face, but the education process would
- [The mindset to 'Be a Survivor' when facing serious incidents](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/03/15/the-mindset-to-be-a-survivor/) - A survivors mindset is hugely important when faced with serious incidents - this article shares the views of explorer Ed Stafford
- [Top 5 security considerations for business travellers](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2015/12/02/top-5-security-considerations-for-business-travellers/) - While attacks such as the tragedy in Paris may be rare, they can happen to anyone, at any time, so knowing where your staff are when major incidents happen is vital. With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the subsequent Brussels lockdown, and the US Government travel advisory, security considerations for business travel is a hot topic. ‘Terror’ is designed to create fear, especially fear of carrying out everyday activities, but do recent events significantly change the security environment for business travel?
- [Why Travel Safety Training For Employees Is Increasingly Important](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/01/26/why-travel-safety-training-for-employees-is-increasingly-important/) - In the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks, the subsequent Brussels lock down and travel warning issued by the US Government, any manager with responsibility for travellers should rightly question the risks employees may be exposed to and review what support they need to help keep them safe. Many managers may find it difficult to determine what the real risk is versus people’s perception of risk and how do you protect against the former and relieve the latter?
- [What to do if planning a trip to a Zika-affected country](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/01/29/advice-if-planning-a-trip-to-a-zika-affected-country/) - With the concern of the Zika virus on the increase, organisations need to be proactive to ensure they are providing the best advice and information to their exposed travellers and this process has been recorded. As with all good pre-trip planning, travellers should visit their doctor to discuss the relative threat of the Zika virus
- [Considerations for employers and LGBT business travellers](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/02/16/considerations-for-employers-and-lgbt-business-travellers/) - Laws and attitudes towards LGBT travellers around the world can vary greatly from those in your home country. Research and preparation will significantly reduce the chance of running into problems. In certain destinations, LGBT travellers are more likely to suffer from various forms of discrimination by members of the public, law enforcement agencies and even
- [Business Travel Show 2016 - Door Wedge Photo Competition](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/02/23/door-wedge-photo-competition/) - Competition: Take a photo of our door wedge during a trip, in the hands of a world leader or being used in an innovative way; the most unusual setting will win. Send to hello@betravelwise.com by midnight on 25th March 2016. Our advisory panel will judge the winner and a case of champagne will be sent to
- [Different travel scams around the world](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2014/07/13/travelscams/) - When we go abroad, for most destinations it is easy for locals to recognise we are "not from around here". Our skin colour, dress, language, cultural differences and even the way we move can make us stand out. Petty criminals have an array of different scams they use to target travellers who may be unaware of the local tricks. The following article looks at some different scams around the globe - as a general rule if something sounds too good to be true it probably is! 40 Travel Scams You Need To Look Out For
- [Voting opens for Business Travel Show Disrupt Awards](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/02/09/business-travel-show-disrupt-awards/) - We are very excited to be entered into the Business Travel Show Disrupt Awards. The following article looks at the other 7 start-ups around the globe that we are honoured to be up against. We wish everyone the best of luck! Travel Daily Media Article
- [8 Travel Scams Happening Right Now in Europe and How to Avoid Them](https://betravelwise.com/blog/2016/01/24/8-travel-scams-happening-right-now-in-europe-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - When we go abroad, for most destinations it is easy for locals to recognise we are visitors. Our skin colour, dress, language, cultural differences and even the way we move can make us stand out. Petty criminals have an array of different scams they use to target travellers who may be unaware of the local tricks. The Insurance Company AIG looks at some different scams in Europe - as a general rule if something sounds too good to be true it probably is! - be polite, ignore/ say no and walk away. 8 Travel Scams Happening Right Now in Europe and How to Avoid Them

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## Elearning

- [Travel Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/travel-wise/) - Our main Travel Safety Course we call Travel Wise, available in a 15-min or 25-min format. This covers 90% of all travel risks and is essential if looking to meet your Duty of Care requirements, have an effective Travel Risk Management Program and be compliant with ISO 31030. Travel Wise introduces the learner to the
- [Major Sporting Events](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/major-sporting-events/) - If you are talking staff and guests to a major sporting event, you have a duty of care to ensure their safety and security. Events will have excellent security and stewardship, however incidents can happen. This course will raise security awareness to prepare staff and guests and how to react should you experience an incident.
- [Crisis Management and Business Resiliency](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/crisis-management-and-business-resiliency/) - Ensuring Preparedness and Resilience 2 Audiences/ 2 Courses: 1. All employees: 8-min Essentials. What is crisis management? Roles and responsibilities. Reporting and immediate actions. 2. Practitioners: 15-min refresher course on core concepts and processes. Supported with customized interactive case studies. We will customize the courses as standard to reflect branding, policies, procedures and functional setup.
- [Emergency Action Plan](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/emergency-action-plan/) - This video introduces the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and explains how employees should respond to workplace emergencies. It covers three key areas: building evacuation procedures, shelter-in-place guidance, and responding to a medical emergency. It also outlines employee responsibilities and how to receive emergency notifications. The video will be customized to show employees where to find
- [Corporate Events](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/event-security/) - Educating employees with security and safety tips on: - how to prepare for a corporate event. - attending a corporate event. - what to do if an incident occurs. We will customize the animations as required. Please see an example of our Corporate Event Security Animation.
- [Floor Warden](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/floor-warden/) - What, Why & Roles Please contact us to learn more.
- [Cyber Security](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/it-security/) - General awareness and introduction to phishing, malware and social engineering. This can be easily customized to reflect company policies.
- [10-min Security Awareness](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/10-min-security-awareness/) - The course will take approximately 10 minutes and will be customized to fit your program and sit as a SCORM file on your LMS. Contact us to review the course in full. Global Security uses a multi-disciplinary approach towards effective prevention, intervention and response. This requires collaboration across corporate disciplines, including Human Resources, Employee Health
- [Workplace Violence Prevention](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/workplaceviolenceprevention/) - 8, 12, 15 or 25-minutes. The purpose of this course is to inform employees & managers of their company’s policies with regard to prohibition against workplace violence and to explain the process for reporting incidents or making complaints about behavior which may violate this policy. We can customize courses to be compliant with specific State
- [Active Shooter/Assailant](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/active-shooter-threat/) - We have various standalone and interactive training videos. Options range from 2-minutes to 10-minutes and can reflect any work setting. The training advice reflects our client's preference to meet their specific (sometimes more global audience) approach - some examples below. - Run, Hide, Fight (most clients choose this) - Get Out! Hide Out! Take Action
- [LATAM Travel Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/latam/) - 15-minute Travel Safety Course for Latin American we call LATAM Travel Wise. Employers should provide this course if asking employees to travel to high risk countries within Latin America. Topics include: Various types of Kidnapping, Robbery with Violence, Carjacking, Caught in a Gunfight, Roadblock Checkpoints, Social Unrest and Police Response. We can create any Regional
- [Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/global-security-operations-center-gsoc/) - Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)
- [Protests/ Civil Unrest](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/protests-civil-unrest/) - 4-minute Animation. Educating employees on how protests can impact them in different situations and how to respond. Topics cover: - Response if you encounter a protest. - Tear Gas awareness. - Security Forces awareness. - Driving awareness. - Being in a Hotel.
- [Health Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/health-wise/) - Our 15-minute High Risk (Medical) Travel Safety course we call Health Wise. Employers should provide this course if sending their employees to destinations with a high medical risk, for example where malaria is a risk. Health Wise focuses on the main health risks business travellers face and includes malaria awareness training. While the major diseases
- [Insider Threat](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/insider-threat/) - 4-minute Animation - please review as seen on the right. Topis covered: 1. What is Insider Threat? 2. Recognizing Concerning Behaviours 3. The Importance of Reporting As standard, we will update this animation to include your reporting procedures and where to seek further support.
- [Incident Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/incident-wise/) - Our 15-minute High Risk (Security) Travel Safety course we call Incident Wise. Employers should provide this course if sending their employees to high risk destinations. Countries are typically defined as high risk where there are increased threats posed to employees by violent & petty crime, political violence and social unrest. Whilst the chance of serious
- [Workplace Security & Life Safety](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/workplace-security-life-safety/) - 25-minutes. The course is designed to ensure employees are prepared, aware and ready to mitigate and/or respond to reasonable risks in and out of the workplace. You can pick and choose your specific topics, but the core course covers: Security Structure & Support, Situational Awareness, Access Control, Natural Disasters, Fire, Medical Situations, Public Disorder, Terrorism,
- [LGBT+ Travel Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/lgbt-travel-wise/) - 15-minute LGBT+ Traveler Safety course we call LGBT+ Travelwise. Employers should provide this course to educate all employees on the different and additional risks LGBT+ travelers may face. Whether traveling alone or in a group, this course introduces employees to travel safety guidance to inform and support them before and during their trip. Laws and
- [Women Travel Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/women-travel-wise/) - 15-minute Women Traveler Safety course we call Women Travelwise. Employers should provide this course to educate all employees on the different and additional risks women travelers may face. Whether traveling alone or in a group, this course introduces employees to travel safety guidance to inform and support them before and during their trip. Laws and
- [Road Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/road-wise/) - Our 15-minute Road Safety course we call Road Wise. Employers should provide this course if asking employees to self-drive abroad. The major threat of serious injury or death for travellers is whilst on the road. Road Wise focuses on road safety practices that are useful for all travellers but particularly for anyone who will self-drive
- [My Travel Wise](https://betravelwise.com/blog/elearning/my-travel-wise-2/)

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