Travel Risk Management & Crisis Response
A Guide to SOS Devices
May 23, 2023
How They Work and How to Choose the Right One ...
Navigating Emergencies: The Importance of Emergency GPS in Crisis Response Management
May 15, 2023
Emergency GPS technology has revolutionized the way crisis response management is carried out ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2023
May 10, 2023
Global Risk Q1 2023 Report ...
GPS vs. PLB: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right Device
May 8, 2023
When it comes to outdoor activities, safety is always a top priority ...
Preparing for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: Essential Tips for Staying Safe
May 2, 2023
As hurricane and tropical storm seasons approach, it is important to take steps to prepare ...
Todd Moore Speaks About the Gold Heist at Toronto’s Pearson Airport
May 1, 2023
Todd Moore Speaks About the Gold Heist at Toronto’s Pearson Airport ...
Croatian Airports Have Abolished Internal Border Checks Today
March 31, 2023
Starting from today, March 26, 2023, travellers taking a flight from Croatia ...
New mobile puck will allow smartphones to send texts via satellite
March 6, 2023
The Defy Satellite link gives any Android or iPhone an instant upgrade with the ability to send and receive text messages via satellite ...
FocusPoint covers all the bases
March 3, 2023
FocusPoint International says it clearly covers all the bases when it comes to ensuring that clients won’t be left high and dry ...
Mexico – how risky is it for travellers?
March 3, 2023
More than 30 people dead in three separate shootouts in bars and a pool hall ...
Rugged Cat S75 and Motorola Defy 2: Android smartphones with two-way satellite connectivity
February 26, 2023
Rugged smartphones designed for mission-critical (e.g. emergency workers and first responders), business-critical (e.g. transport, logistics) ...
Bullitt unveils satellite-enabled Android smartphones
February 24, 2023
British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled its first satellite-enabled smartphones ...
FocusPoint International raises $20M to expand services
February 24, 2023
FocusPoint International has raised $20 million from investment firm Dalton Capital ...
FocusPoint International Secures $20 Million Growth Capital Commitment to Expand Emergency SOS Solution
February 20, 2023
FocusPoint International (FocusPoint), the critical event management company that specializes in Emergency Response as a Service (ERaaS) ...
Advanced Tracking Partners with FocusPoint International and the Overwatch & Rescue Plan
February 16, 2023
Advanced Tracking is excited to announce a new partnership with FocusPoint International ...
TrackMe NZ partners with FocusPoint International to provide customers enhanced protection with the Overwatch & Rescue Plan
February 16, 2023
TrackMe NZ is pleased to announce that the Overwatch & Rescue Plan by FocusPoint International ...
Travel to Thailand for Spectacular Scuba Diving and Spearfishing
February 13, 2023
Travel to Thailand this season and experience adventure travel like you never thought possible ...
Travel to Colorado for the Best Winter Vacation Adventures
February 6, 2023
Travel to Colorado for some of the best winter vacations, including skiing and snowboarding ...
Heli-Skiing Basics for Adventure Travelers
January 30, 2023
Heli-skiing is an extreme and adventurous travel trend that is soaring in popularity ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q4 2022
January 27, 2023
Global Risk Q4 2022 Report ...
Galapagos Travel and Wildlife Adventures Worth Every Penny
January 23, 2023
Galapagos travel is an incredible experience perfect for the adventure traveler in all of us ...
Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger
January 18, 2023
I frequent locations that don’t have cell service ...
Two-Way Satellite Messaging to Hit With a Bullitt
January 17, 2023
UK-based rugged phone manufacturer Bullitt Satellite Connect ...
Search and Rescue for Adventure Travel
January 16, 2023
Search and Rescue Services That Provide Peace of Mind ...
Bullitt Satellite Connect on show at CES 2023, providing essential communication wherever cell coverage is a challenge
January 9, 2023
Bullitt Group, the innovative British mobile phone manufacturer has unveiled its much talked about two-way satellite messaging service ...
Greenland Vacations That Include Breathtaking Ice Fishing
January 9, 2023
Greenland Vacations and Outdoor Adventure Await ...
Safari Travel Experiences in Africa
January 9, 2023
Safari Travel Adventures For North Americans ...
What Canadian travellers need to know if they’re stuck in a foreign country amid a crisis
January 9, 2023
Canadian tourists stranded in Mexico’s Sinaloa state after violence erupted earlier this week were preparing to return home on Saturday ...
FocusPoint International, Skylo Technologies partner on satellite connectivity for emergency response
January 6, 2023
FocusPoint International and Skylo Technologies announced a new partnership to combine Skylo's satellite connectivity with FocusPoint's flagship solution ...
FocusPoint International, Skylo Technologies Partner on Satellite Connectivity for Emergency Response Services
January 3, 2023
FocusPoint International (FocusPoint), an industry-leading crisis management company ...
O-BOY Satellite Watch Announces Partnership with Leading Critical Event Management Company FocusPoint International
January 3, 2023
O-BOY is on a mission to save lives and give a new sense of freedom to extreme sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventure lovers. ...
FocusPoint Secures ISO/IEC27001 Certification
December 21, 2022
FocusPoint is proud to announce its recent ISO/IEC27001 certification ...
RiskBand Partners Alongside Global Leader in Critical Event Management FocusPoint International
December 2, 2022
RiskBand, an industry leader in the provision of security devices for lone and at-risk workers ...
The Limitations of Travel Insurance for Thrill Seekers
November 14, 2022
If you're an adrenaline junkie and like extreme sports and adventure ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q3 2022
November 8, 2022
Global Risk Q3 2022 Report ...
FocusPoint International Offers Helping Hand In The Wake of Hurricane Ian
November 7, 2022
FocusPoint Donates Medical Supplies In Support of Fort Myers and Captiva ...
High-Risk Activities That Need More Than Traditional Travel Insurance
October 17, 2022
High-Risk Activities That Call for More Than Travel Insurance ...
Search and Rescue Services for the Hiking Boom in North America
October 17, 2022
Search and Rescue Solutions for Hikers ...
What About Travel Insurance for Camping? Explore the Benefits of Travel Assistance
September 22, 2022
Travel Insurance for Camping: What Every Consumer Should Know ...
Remote Camping and What to Do If You Get Lost in the Woods
September 19, 2022
Remote Camping and Getting Lost During Remote Camping: Where to Begin ...
Solo Camping: The Pros and Cons Every Adventure Traveler Should Know
September 19, 2022
Solo Camping for Beginners: Tips, Guides, and Useful Information ...
Remote Camping Injuries - How You Can Prevent Them
September 15, 2022
Remote Camping and Adventure Mishaps ...
The Best Camping Gear and Adventure Essentials: Your Purchasing Guide
September 15, 2022
Camping Gear and Outdoor Essentials ...
Remote Camping and Adventure Travel Guides from Overwatch and Rescue
September 12, 2022
Remote Camping Awaits North Americans ...
Travel Insurance Versus Search and Rescue Services
September 6, 2022
Travel Insurance and Search and Rescue Plans: Know the Difference ...
What is a High-Risk Activity According to Travel Insurance?
August 8, 2022
High-risk activities are plentiful when it comes to international travel ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q2 2022
July 29, 2022
Global Risk Q2 2022 Report ...
Trackimo and FocusPoint International Integrate Services for Advanced Driver, Traveler and Asset Safety
July 21, 2022
The collaboration provides drivers and travelers across North America with immediate notification and escalation to law enforcement ...
Your Adventure Travel Guide on How to Dune Buggy Across the Sahara Desert
July 15, 2022
Adventure Travel Options for Thrill Seekers Heading to Morocco ...
Adventure Travel That Offers the Best Rock Climbing in Asia and Africa
July 5, 2022
International Rock Climbing Travel Adventures ...
Scuba Diving Through the Great Barrier Reef: Your Adventure Travel Guide
July 5, 2022
Scuba Diving and Exploring Australia's Queensland Province ...
Travel to Nepal for These Life-Changing Experiences
July 5, 2022
Travel to Nepal and See What Outdoor Adventure This Country Has to Offer ...
Adventure Tourism: Water Filtration Tips Every Survival Tourist Should Know
July 4, 2022
Adventure Tourism and Important Water Filtration Techniques ...
Outdoor Adventure Tips for Sourcing Clean Drinking Water
July 4, 2022
Outdoor Adventure and Finding Water Out in the Wilderness ...
European Travel This Summer: How To Get There And What To Avoid
June 30, 2022
Getting around Europe this summer won’t be easy ...
Adventure Travel and Foraging Tips for the Outdoor Enthusiast
June 27, 2022
Adventure Travel: Foraging in the Wilderness ...
FocusPoint International Launches Global Consumer Travel Plan “CAP Tripside Assistance,” Opens New State-of-the-Art Crisis Response Center
June 27, 2022
FocusPoint International (FocusPoint), a U.S.-based, market-leading global assistance company composed of an elite team of medical ...
The Ultimate Guide To Traveling To Europe This Summer
June 27, 2022
You've probably seen the pictures of the mountains of luggage at London's Heathrow Airport ...
Wilderness Travel Guides for DIY (Do It Yourself) Shelter Building
June 27, 2022
Wilderness Travel and Survival Shelter Building for Any Skill Level ...
Woman survives 400-foot fall at Snowmass Lake
June 23, 2022
A 27-year-old woman plummeted 400 feet, suffering an open-leg fracture and a head injury ...
FocusPoint International Launches Global Consumer Travel Plan "CAP Tripside Assistance"
June 15, 2022
FocusPoint International (FocusPoint), a U.S.-based, market-leading global assistance company ...
The ISCPO is excited to announce the addition of new board member Todd Moore
June 6, 2022
The ISCPO is excited to announce the addition of two new board members ...
Wilderness Travel and Survival Expeditions for First-Timers
June 6, 2022
Wilderness Travel for Beginners ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2022
June 1, 2022
Global Risk Q1 2022 Report ...
Rewards Don’t Come Without Risks: Interview With Greg Pearson, Founder and CEO of FocusPoint International
May 31, 2022
I recently went one on one with Greg Pearson, founder and CEO of FocusPoint International. ...
International White Water Rafting Trips Perfect for North Americans
May 30, 2022
White Water Rafting Destinations for International Adventure Travelers ...
Michael Thompson promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of Dalton Group of Companies including ISB Global Services and FocusPoint International
May 24, 2022
The Next Stage of Strategic Growth for ISB Global Services and FocusPoint International ...
How to avoid travel mistakes this summer
May 11, 2022
Travel is going to be complicated this summer ...
Crown Land Camping Tips for Visiting Canada’s Most Remote Territories
May 9, 2022
Crown Land Camping – A Unique Way to Experience Canada ...
Yonder Travel Insurance Launches New Partnership with FocusPoint International
May 4, 2022
Yonder Travel Insurance, a travel insurance comparison site, is thrilled to announce its partnership with FocusPoint International ...
The Best International Travel Destinations for Skydiving
May 2, 2022
Skydiving Takes Adventure Travelers to New Heights ...
Kayaking Vacations Are the Latest International Leisure Travel Trend
April 25, 2022
Must-Visit Destinations for Kayaking ...
Outdoor Travel Across Europe: Surf, Ski, and Bike
April 25, 2022
Outdoor Travel and Adventure Awaits You ...
Outdoor Travel Ideas That Embraces Adventure, Beauty, and the Greatness of Nature
April 11, 2022
Outdoor Travel Has No Boundaries in 2022 ...
The Top Ten Rock Climbing Adventure Travel Opportunities
April 11, 2022
Adventure Travel Awaits, Consider These Rock Climbing Destinations ...
Are You an Adventure Travel Newbie? Start Here
April 4, 2022
The Responsibilities of International Adventure Travelers ...
Exploring Alberta’s Whitewater Rafting Adventure Opportunities
April 4, 2022
Whitewater Rafting Safety Tips for Americans Visiting Alberta, Canada ...
FocusPoint CEO: Here’s Why Travelers Are In ‘Wait-And-See’ Mode As Ukraine Invasion Continues
March 21, 2022
Even though Covid-19 is slowly loosening its grip on the world, international travel demand remains almost flat compared to last year ...
Should travelers rethink Europe plans because of the war in Ukraine?
March 17, 2022
Indeed, Europe remains open for travelers despite the crisis unfolding in Ukraine ...
International travel hacks: When to book flights and hotels, how to deal with COVID rules
March 11, 2022
Thinking of taking an international trip? You're such a contrarian ...
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, summer travelers are nervous about Europe. Should they be?
March 2, 2022
Romeo Raabe won’t be taking a summer cruise this year ...
FocusPoint's team of crisis response experts launch CAP
February 15, 2022
FocusPoint International, a market-leading global assistance company composed of an elite team of medical, security, legal ...
Border Patrol agent hospitalized in Texas with COVID to be relocated after company donates medical transport
February 8, 2022
A U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agent who contracted COVID-19 ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q4 2021
January 31, 2022
Global Risk Q4 2021 Report ...
‘SPOT and Rescue’ vital for travelers
January 20, 2022
RECENTLY, I listened intently as an outdoorsman described his elk hunting experience ...
FocusPoint International Receives Prestigious EURAMI Accreditation
November 6, 2021
EURAMI Seal of Approval Takes FocusPoint International and CAP to New Heights ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q3 2021
October 29, 2021
Global Risk Q3 2021 Report ...
How do you stay safe during a hurricane?
September 13, 2021
Have a disaster plan ...
Luxury Shopping Destinations Worth Traveling the World For
August 30, 2021
Some of the most exotic destinations can overwhelm even the world’s rich and wealthy with expansive luxury shopping options ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q2 2021
July 26, 2021
Global Risk Q2 2021 Report ...
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling Europe This Summer
July 12, 2021
Travel in Europe is Expected to Surge in June; Will Normalcy Also be Expected? ...
Book Your Trip Today But Plan Ahead For COVID Travel Complications
July 5, 2021
COVID Travel Complications; A Certainty for Many This Summer ...
Globalstar Announces Partnership With FocusPoint International Inc.
July 01, 2021
Travel Risk Management and Global Assistance Company to Bring Added Benefits for Globalstar and SPOT Customers ...
Cruise Etiquette for Any Leisure Traveler
June 28, 2021
Cruise Etiquette: What You Need to Know About Your First Cruise Post-Pandemic ...
European Travel Restrictions Are Easing – Which is An Invitation to North American Travelers
June 28, 2021
European Travel Restrictions and Everything You Need to Know This Travel Season ...
The Safest LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations in the United States and Canada
June 21, 2021
LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations in the United States and Canada ...
The Top 5 International Pride Celebrations to Attend in 2021
June 14, 2021
International Pride Celebrations Are a Unique Experience Promoting Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Culture Globally ...
Preparing for the Inevitable International Corporate Travel Boom
May 19, 2021
Corporate Travel and Duty of Care: The Ever-Changing Challenge for Business Owners ...
Proof of Vaccination - Essential Documents You'll Need for Luxury and Cruise Travel This Summer
May 17, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Required for Leisure and Cruise Travel - What You Need to Know ...
Corners of the World That Feel Like the Pandemic Never Happened
May 3, 2021
Escape from the Pandemic with These Top Travel Destinations ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2021
April 29, 2021
Global Risk Q1 2021 Report ...
Don’t You Dare Protect Your Summer Vacation Like This
April 10, 2021
What if you have to evacuate? ...
Private Train Travel Gains Steam Across the World
March 29, 2021
Luxury Travel Accommodations Quickly Adapts to Consumers’ Needs ...
Have A Safe Trip: These Tips And Strategies Actually Work
March 27, 2021
Find a way to get out if you have to ...
Picking the Right Yacht for Your Family
March 24, 2021
Put Your Family First During Your Summer Luxury Vacation ...
Types of Business Travel
March 1, 2021
Business travel is, of course, different from leisure travel or commuting between a worker’s home and workplace ...
The Middle East Will Be a Popular Destination for Leisure Travel in 2021
February 16, 2021
Travel Restrictions Has North Americans Searching for New Vacation Destinations ...
Experience Food from Across the World with Overnight Food Delivery
February 8, 2021
Luxury Travelers Have No Boundaries for Food Delivery Services ...
Private Jets are More Practical Than Ever
February 1, 2021
Airlines Offer Creative Options for Corporate and Luxury Travelers ...
Hotels Are Offering Lucrative Incentives to Ease Concerns of Luxury Travelers
January 25, 2021
Welcome to the New Normal of Luxury Travel ...
Airlines Begin to Persuade Governments to Ease Travel Restrictions
January 18, 2021
The Travel Industry’s Efforts of Containing the Pandemic ...
Airlines Get Creative With Pre-Travel Testing
January 11, 2021
Rapid Testing Could Offer Some Solutions for Struggling Travel Industry ...
Travel-Bubbled Global Luxury Tours You Must Take Advantage Of
January 07, 2021
Destinations and Luxury Travel Offerings to Explore in 2021 ...
Travel Pass Concept Gains Traction in Europe
January 4, 2021
New Travel Pass Measures Could Solve the Travel Industry’s Troubles ...
FocusPoint Raises its Profile into India with Samridhi Talwar
December 17, 2020
The Sky's the Limit for FocusPoint’s Brand Awareness in India ...
Vaccine Travel - Is This the Next Step for Vacationers?
December 9, 2020
Is it Time to Pack Your Bags? Vaccine Travel Could be the Future ...
Congratulations Stephen Anderson!
December 8, 2020
Allied Member recipient of the 2020 GBTA Business Travel Service Award ...
How a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Shape Future Travel
December 2, 2020
Future Travel Will Still be Highly Complicated ...
The Top Must-Do Activities in the Bahamas
November 17, 2020
Experience All That the Bahamas Has to Offer ...
How to Take it All in with Private Luxury Villas
November 10, 2020
Luxury Villa Travel Has Never Been More Sensible ...
Tweaking your middle market company to survive the crisis
July 31, 2020
Remember, it’s not all doom and gloom. This pandemic has also presented some companies with opportunities ...
How I Escaped From Europe Without An Emergency Evacuation Plan
May 25, 2020
No one thinks about an emergency evacuation plan when they book a vacation ...
Is Work from Home the New Normal?
May 19, 2020
How COVID-19 is Changing the Very Nature of Work ...
Travel Advisory: Coronavirus
March 17, 2020
FocusPoint International is actively engaged in addressing the on-going, evolving...
Global collaboration creates safety in the unexpected
November 27, 2019
Crisis Cover and FocusPoint International have joined forces to launch a new geolocation tracking, travel security and evacuation membership that offers travellers safety in the unexpected ...
Avoid Travel Mistakes the Smartest Travelers Make
November 8, 2019
Even the most prepared travelers make some foolish mistakes ...
Gambling with the High Stakes of Travel Insurance
November 6, 2019
Are you heading to Sin City? As expected, your wallet might take a big hit, but not just from the slot machines and blackjack tables ...
Seeking Repatriation as a Stranded Tourist?
September 27, 2019
With the recent Thomas Cook collapse, an estimated 600,000 travelers were left stranded at their destination ...
Travel Assistance Plans for Children Who Study Abroad
September 14, 2019
Study Abroad Comes with Plenty of Risks, Ensure the Safety of Your Children ...
Are Air Ambulances Covered by OHIP?
September 13, 2019
Find Answers to Trending Questions, including if Air Ambulance Services are Covered by OHIP? ...
Does Medicare Cover the Cost of an Air Ambulance?
September 13, 2019
Understand Your Medicare Coverage and Don’t Get Caught with a Massive Air Ambulance Bill ...
FocusPoint International Appoints Industry Veteran Mark Linton to the Role of Senior Consultant
August 13, 2019
FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) is proud to announce the appointment of travel and insurance industry veteran Mark Linton to the role of Senior Consultant ...
When a Political Threat Evacuation Trigger is Substantiated by Those Manifesting Discord
August 9, 2019
For the past nine weeks, discontent and disillusionment have been brewing in Hong Kong (HK)...
Stop the Bleeding
August 6, 2019
The mass shootings this weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio brought us images of unimaginable carnage...
Travel Advisory: US tourists traveling to the Dominican Republic
June 24, 2019
he recent and unfortunate events that have affected US tourists in the Dominican Republican should give pause to ...
Travel Advisory: Violent Crime/Assault with a Deadly Weapon
June 24, 2019
TRAVEL CRISIS: While visiting family in his home country of the Dominican Republic, former MLB athlete David Ortiz ...
Ten Important Safety Tips for Travelers
June 10, 2019
Travel can be exhilarating but doesn’t come without its set of challenges and risks. When you're venturing ...
What Some Travel Insurance Policies Do Not Cover
May 21, 2019
Exclusions and Conditions Could Result in Travel Insurance Benefits Not Being Paid Out ...
Travel Tips for Luxury and Budget Travel
May 16, 2019
Make the Most of These Tips During Your Next Budget Travel Adventure or Luxury Vacation ...
What should a ‘best in class' duty of care program include?
May 12, 2019
There are several key components to a best in class duty of care program ...
10 Best Practices for Developing a Corporate Duty of Care Policy
May 11, 2019
1. Policy requires employees to book travel through approved provider...
2016 Summer Olympics
May 11, 2019
Is your company an Olympic Sponsor or do you have employees who are planning on traveling to Rio de ...
3 Tips to Stay Safe During Holiday Travel
May 11, 2019
Planes, trains, or automobiles; no matter which method of travel you or your loved ones will utilize, it is ...
4 Safety and Security Tips for Festival Season
May 11, 2019
The notorious rowdy Glastonbury music festival took place last week. Some of the world’s biggest artists ...
5 Key Benefits of GPS Tracking for Travel
May 11, 2019
1. GPS personal travel tracking provides the location of travelers and assets from the time of departure to ...
5 Trends That Have Experts on the Lookout for the Next Global Pandemic
May 11, 2019
In 2016, 8.5% of the global population was 65 or older. This age group is forecasted to account for nearly 17% (1.6 billion) in ...
6 Essential Things You Need to Do Before You Travel
May 11, 2019
When it comes to planning a holiday, most people aim to tick off the essentials – tickets, accommodation ...
7 Female Travel Trends This Year
May 11, 2019
2016 has well and truly seen the rise of the wander woman. Over the past few years women have ...
AFIMAC launches TripSecure™, powered by FocusPoint International to enhance traveler safety
May 11, 2019
Through a partnership with FocusPoint International, AFIMAC Global is the first security company to embed ...
Active Shooters and Workplace Violence
May 11, 2019
Whenever I provide workplace violence or active shooter training, I usually begin the presentation by talking ...
An Unsafe World
May 11, 2019
Global media is full of stories regarding imminent threats almost daily. Europe once considered a ‘safe’ ...
Being Insta-Safe in an Insta-Famous World – Best Social Media Practices for Female Travelers
May 11, 2019
Earlier this month, while attending the GBTA 2017 Convention in Boston, MA, I posted an Instagram story ...
Bleisure Travel for the Millennial's Soul
May 11, 2019
Last July, I attended the GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) convention in Denver, Colorado on behalf ...
CAP™, exclusively by FocusPoint International, becomes the first travel assistance membership to include fully-funded pandemic response
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International, the company behind the leading travel assistance membership CAP™ ...
Canada One Travel Launches CAP™, Exclusively by FocusPoint International, to Enhance Safety and Security for Travelers
May 11, 2019
In response to the growing global demand for travel risk management services, Canada One Travel ...
Cigna Global Health Benefits Launches Crisis Assistance Plus - a Solution for Globally Mobile Customers in an Unpredictable World
May 11, 2019
WILMINGTON, Del., 23 May, 2017 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), through its globally mobile business ...
Cigna Global Health Benefits Launches Crisis Assistance Plus – A Solution for Globally Mobile Customers in an Unpredictable World
May 11, 2019
WILMINGTON, Del., 23 May, 2017 – Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), through its globally mobile business ...
Civil Unrest in Haiti: Outlook AFTER the Protests of JULY 6-8
May 11, 2019
While calm has now returned to Haiti after the government’s reversal of a sharp hike in fuel prices that ...
Communication, Communication, Communication
May 11, 2019
One of the joys of working for a company that is experiencing tremendous growth is being a part of that ...
Corporate Traveller has partnered with FocusPoint International to offer the all-encompassing CAP™
May 11, 2019
Corporate Traveller has partnered with FocusPoint International to offer the all-encompassing ...
Cough, Cough... the Other Travel Risk
May 11, 2019
We all understand there are risks when we travel ...
Countering Extremist Attackers
May 11, 2019
The recent vile murders at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania synagogue brought back a flood of emotions for me ...
Courageous Leadership
May 11, 2019
I deal with supervisors, mid-level personnel and executives from small and large businesses throughout the ...
Crisis Response Planning for the 2016 Summer Olympics
May 11, 2019
Whether your company is a corporate sponsor for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro or you have ...
Deem Partners with FocusPoint International to Provide Travel Assistance Inside Deem’s Work Fource Platform
May 11, 2019
San Francisco, California, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deem, a leading mobile and cloud ...
Does your child know the next School Shooter?
May 11, 2019
While provocative, this question needs to be discussed. It needs to be asked. It needs to be considered by ...
Enhancing Traditional Security Operations with Technology
May 11, 2019
I recently managed a complex event security operation for one of our corporate clients in a large U.S. ...
Executive Protection for the C-Suite
May 11, 2019
Whether you are a well-known Silicon Valley giant or a mid-sized company conducting business globally, ...
Executive Protection – Into the Next Decade
May 11, 2019
Most people today still envision personal protection agents as large, imposing figures in black suits, wearing ...
Facing Security Threats in 2016
May 11, 2019
Not long after the September 11th attacks on U.S. soil, our President delivered his strategy to Congress that ...
Family Office Networks Announces Strategic Relationship with FocusPoint International
May 11, 2019
PLANTATION, FL – November 27, 2018 – Family Office Networks announced today that it has entered ...
FocusPoint CEO quoted in Vice article discussing concert security in wake of Vegas
May 11, 2019
The historic mass shooting is set to inspire drastic new safety measures at future concerts and festivals ...
FocusPoint International announces a new channel distribution opportunity for the global transportation industry, with the launch of TripSecure™
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International, the creator of CAP™ Crisis Assistance Plus, is proud to announce ...
FocusPoint International announces partnership with Plus Travel Group
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International is proud to announce their new CAP™ reseller relationship with Plus Travel Group ...
FocusPoint International expands Crisis Management practice through a strategic partnership with Texas A&M University
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International, a global risk consultancy that specializes in the full provision of organizational ...
FocusPoint International partners with Air Canada to offer the airline's corporate customers Duty of Care Solutions
May 11, 2019
PLANTATION, FL, June 28, 2018 /CNW/ - Global risk consultancy FocusPoint International ...
FocusPoint International s'associe à Air Canada pour offrir aux entreprises clients de la société aérienne des solutions de devoir de diligence
May 11, 2019
PLANTATION, FL, le 28 juin 2018 /CNW/ - FocusPoint International, une entreprise mondiale d'experts-conseils ...
FocusPoint Intl CEO Greg Pearson interviewed at GBTA 2017 Convention
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International’s CEO Greg Pearson was interviewed at GBTA 2017 Convention in Boston as a part ...
FocusPoint Joins the Brokerslink Network
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International, is a global risk consultancy that specializes in the provision of organizational ...
FocusPoint's Stephen Anderson appointed to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canadian Advisory Board
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International is proud to announce the appointment of Senior Vice President, Stephen Anderson ...
FocusPoint's message for travelers impacted by the Haiti Travel Advisory
May 11, 2019
Are you or a loved one stranded in Haiti? Here’s what FocusPoint International wants you to know: ...
Giving a Travel Risk Membership as a Gift this Christmas
May 11, 2019
My grandparents used to give me warm pajamas every Christmas. It happened like clockwork. For my birthday ...
Global Travel Insurance Provider Cover-More to Offer Crisis Assistance Plus to Leisure and Business Travellers
May 11, 2019
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cover-More, a global specialist travel insurance and emergency ...
Has Your Family Office Had a Personal Security Assessment?
May 11, 2019
Family offices are increasingly turning to FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) to reduce their ...
Has Your Family Office Had a Personal Security Assessment?
May 11, 2019
Family offices are increasingly turning to FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) to reduce their exposure and ...
Hickory Global Partners Names FocusPoint International As New Strategic Partner
May 11, 2019
Hickory Global Partners, a leading travel management services company, providing innovative ...
How to Travel Safe in the Age of Terrorism
May 11, 2019
This year has been a frightening year for those who travel – terrorism appears to be on the rise ...
Hurricane Harvey: 7 Ways We Can Immediately Help
May 11, 2019
1. We provide: Hurricane Assistance Hotline for Employees ...
I Saw the Sign…and Went Anyway
May 11, 2019
My brother recently went on a trip to Whistler for Spring Break with some of his classmates. He, like I, is ...
I'll Be Home (Safe) for the Holidays
May 11, 2019
Everyone knows how it goes, “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature ...
It is Not Just About Terrorism
May 11, 2019
With the recent incidents in London and Moscow, it seems that almost weekly we are seeing a terrorist act ...
Keeping Our Staff Safe Through Irma
May 11, 2019
Although our staff already know that we assist clients during natural disasters, we shared this infographic ...
Keeping Travelers Safe – Social Media Best Practices
May 11, 2019
If you travel to danger hot-spots, be advised against being to forthcoming when sharing your experiences ...
Major Event Security
May 11, 2019
With the release of the new movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, I was reflecting on the fact that ...
Maritime Security
May 11, 2019
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MedTravel Medical Professional Liability Insurance Product Launched
May 11, 2019
Dale Underwriting Partners have launched a new insurance product to cater to the growing number of ...
Mexico Drug Trade Organizations
May 11, 2019
By 2016, we saw Mexico’s large drug trade organizations (DTOs) splinter due to the arrest and deaths of ...
Mexico Gas Shortages – Challenges for Cargo Transportation
May 11, 2019
As we ended the Christmas holidays and entered into 2017, protesters blocked roads surrounding the ...
Mickey Winston's advice on Rio 2016 in Safe Travels Magazine ‘Expert Advice: Is It Safe To Go To The Olympics?'
May 11, 2019
In my opinion, you can travel to pretty much anywhere, depending on your appetite for risk and willingness ...
My Biggest Mistakes While Traveling The World
May 11, 2019
I’ve been quite lucky that in over 10 years of extensive travel I have never once been mugged, held up, ...
National Disaster Risk Assessment for Puerto Rico
May 11, 2019
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria approaches, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover. A ...
New Business Travel Trends – How do They Affect TRM Programs?
May 11, 2019
Recently I’ve heard some people talking about the risks posed by new travel technology and ‘shared ...
OHIP to Be Stretched Thin with Proposed Cuts to Travel Insurance
May 11, 2019
Cuts Highlight the Importance of Medical and Security Travel Assistance Plans ...
Off the Grid Travel: No Phones, No Social Media, No Safety?
May 11, 2019
Last month, Times Square in New York City surpassed the Eiffel Tower as the most Instagrammed tourist ...
Partnering Law Enforcement and Private Security
May 11, 2019
While I was serving in California law enforcement, community policing was being implemented into ...
Passport Safety Tips While Traveling
May 11, 2019
Having a passport is a wonderful thing. With it, you have access to thousands of incredible destinations ...
Percy Hunt Travel Group Inc. partners with FocusPoint International to offer travelers the fully-funded travel assistance membership CAP™
May 11, 2019
To enhance the safety and security of travelers, Percy Hunt Travel Group’s 24 Marlin Travel branches ...
Peter Martin of FocusPoint International quoted in Sun Sentinel article ‘Fort Lauderdale airport shooting reveals security flaws’
May 11, 2019
Until he turned his gun on tourists, Esteban Santiago hadn’t broken any laws flying to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ...
Politics & Travel – Are You At Risk?
May 11, 2019
Tube or taxi? It’s not raining – so why don’t we just walk? ...
Proactive vs. Reactive Corporate Security
May 11, 2019
During a recent client meeting, the CEO of a medical devices company informed me that he and two other ...
Risk Alert: High – South America / Venezuela
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint International has been reporting on events in Venezuela for our CAP™ members for some time ...
Safety and Security for College Overseas Study
May 11, 2019
Many colleges and universities offer exceptional programs for students to travel, live and study abroad. ...
Shelter in Place – What Does That Mean?
May 11, 2019
The global events that have occurred over the past two years make it abundantly clear, to anyone paying ...
Should I Go or Not?
May 11, 2019
The statistics have shown that there is an increase in terrorist incidents, natural disasters, kidnappings and ...
Situational Awareness
May 11, 2019
I’ve been reading an interesting book lately, titled Left of Bang written by Patrick Van Horne. The author was ...
Spring Breakers Beware
May 11, 2019
The dog days of winter are here in full force. As I type this, the wind chill temperature is nearing -16C, the ...
Staying Connected in Crisis
May 11, 2019
I am pretty sure that organizations are now re-thinking their Crisis Response Plans following the epic events ...
Summer Travel – Students & Volunteers
May 11, 2019
With summer fast approaching, I’ve been thinking about the number of students who will be traveling ...
Summertime and Travel
May 11, 2019
As the summer season rapidly approaches, I think about all the people planning trips overseas. Families ...
Supplying the Basic Necessities During Haiti's Political Turmoil
May 11, 2019
FocusPoint: Solving the Most Complex Logistical Supply Challenges ...
Surviving a Ballistic Missile Attack
May 11, 2019
Hawaii; it has always been my ‘happy place’. I try to visit Hawaii at least once a year to decompress. It has ...
Taken For A Ride: M.D. Injured In ATV Crash Gets $56,603 Bill For Air Ambulance Trip
May 11, 2019
It was the first — and only — time Dr. Naveed Khan, a 35-year-old radiologist, ever rode in an all-terrain vehicle ...
Technology Trends – What It Means for Private Security
May 11, 2019
Having worked in the protection and security industry for over 40 years, I am beginning to see an ...
Terrorism Strikes Again – The US and UK Ban Electronic Devices Larger Than a Cell Phone
May 11, 2019
Out of an abundance of caution, the US and UK have introduced new aviation security enhancements for ...
The Breaker High Phenomenon: Experience Studying Abroad, Not a Crisis
May 11, 2019
I like to think you would be hard-pressed to find a North American millennial who did not race home ...
The Cost of Executive Security – What's the Big Deal
May 11, 2019
I’ve seen several articles lately about the costs associated with providing security for senior executives or ...
The Experienced Traveler
May 11, 2019
When speaking about travel security and travel risk management, invariably some folks are quick to say, ‘I ...
The First Line of Defense for Workplace Violence
May 11, 2019
Unfortunately, workplace violence is a complex and widespread issue that continues to be a growing topic ...
Three Things to Consider When Travelling to a Country with Heightened Security Levels
May 11, 2019
Since the events of September 11, 2001, the way we travel for business and leisure has forever changed. ...
Tips for 1st Time International Travel Volunteers: Things Every Volunteer Needs to Know Before They Go
May 11, 2019
When you’re planning your first trip abroad as an international volunteer, there are many considerations to ...
Top 5 Countries Where Kidnapping for Ransom Take Place
May 11, 2019
When Stephen Paddock turned the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas into the deadliest shooting in ...
Top 5 Things That Should be Considered for Executives Who Travel
May 11, 2019
1. Executives need to avoid the “it will never happen to me” mindset that promotes complacency ...
Tracking and Response Solutions for the Casual Traveler
May 11, 2019
Have you thought about how you will react when your 19-year-old daughter informs you that she wants to ...
Travel Friction
May 11, 2019
This morning I headed off to the airport for my domestic flight to Texas. When I got to the airport, I pulled ...
Travel Risk Management
May 11, 2019
In the past few years, I’ve had to learn a lot of new terms and acronyms such as TMC, FBT, PNR, Duty of ...
Travel Risk Management: Sick and Abroad
May 11, 2019
Travelling is a way of life for me. I developed the travelling ‘bug’ when I was touring the country with my ...
Travel Safety Tips for the LGBT Community
May 11, 2019
The travel market for the LGBT community is growing exponentially. With ample disposable income, this ...
Travel Security and Situational Awareness
May 11, 2019
A close friend of mine recently told me he was traveling to the Middle East in the next few weeks and asked ...
Travel Security for Female Travelers
May 11, 2019
To learn more about travel safety specific to female travelers please watch the ...
Traveling in the Age of Fear: Keep Your Wits About You!
May 11, 2019
A few weeks ago, just following the terrorist attack at the Berlin Christmas Market, I planned a trip to ...
UNIGLOBE Travel launches CAP™ to enhance safety and security for travelers
May 11, 2019
Two companies, each with a sprawling global footprint, are now offering unprecedented ...
What is an expat?
May 11, 2019
An expat, short for expatriate, refers to a person who lives outside their native country. There are generally 5 ...
What's on Your Nightstand?
May 11, 2019
Everybody travels differently. Some of us like to make sure we have the aisle seat on a plane, some of us like ...
Where Are Your Travelers?
May 11, 2019
Soon after the recent bombing incidents in NYC and NJ, I received calls from relatives and friends to ask if ...
Why Duty of Care Matters
May 11, 2019
With business travel increasing and the way the world is trending, any organization that has people ...
Why is duty of care is garnering so much attention?
May 11, 2019
Duty of care is acquiring so much more attention from today’s travel professionals for three main reasons: ...
YPO Protects Members with CAP™ Travel Assistance Memberships
May 11, 2019
As of 1 July 2017, YPO has enrolled all members into the Crisis Assistance Plus (CAP™) travel assistance ...