Travel Risk Management & Crisis Response
SOS Coverage and its Role in Emergency Assistance

In today's rapidly evolving world, unforeseen emergencies can strike at any moment ...
Understanding the Different Types of Search and Rescue Operations

Understanding the different types of search and rescue operations is essential for companies to recognize their potential role in supporting these critical endeavors ...
Understanding the Essential Role of a Critical Event Manager

In today's ever-changing and unpredictable world, businesses, organizations, and individuals ...
What is a Critical Event?

In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, the term critical event takes on profound significance ...
Navigating the Storm: Harnessing Crisis Management for Hurricane Preparedness

As the frequency and intensity of hurricanes increase due to climate change ...
Staying Connected During Natural Disasters: The Importance of Satellite Communication Devices

During natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes ...
Safeguarding Corporations in Turbulent Times - Critical Event Management

In today's interconnected and fast-paced world, corporations face a myriad of potential threats that can disrupt their operations ...
Crisis Management in the Tourism Industry – How to Navigate Turbulence

Crisis management in the tourism sector refers to the strategic and proactive approach taken by industry stakeholders to anticipate ...
Corporate Lifelines: Understanding the Difference between Medevac and Air Ambulance Services

In the corporate world, ensuring the well-being of employees and executives during medical emergencies is of utmost importance ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q2 2023

Global Risk Q2 2023 Report ...
Overwatch & Rescue: Empowering Safety with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link by Bullitt Group

Innovative technology continues to revolutionize the way we stay connected ...
Navigating the Storm: Traveling During Hurricane Season and Crucial Preparations

Traveling during hurricane season can be both exciting and challenging ...
Navigating Protests While Traveling: A Guide to Safety and Awareness

While traveling to new destinations, it is essential to be prepared for unexpected situations ...
A Purchasing Guide for Some of the Best Camping Gear and Adventure Essentials

Camping Gear and Outdoor Essentials ...
Foraging Tips for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Adventure Traveler

Adventure Travel: Foraging in the Wilderness ...
Learn How to Build a Shelter Outdoors: Wilderness Travel Guides for DIY (Do It Yourself) Shelter Building

Wilderness Travel and Survival Shelter Building for Any Skill Level ...
Unleashing Fury: Forest Fire Season in Canada

Canada, with its vast landscapes and abundant natural resources, is renowned for its breathtaking forests ...
A Guide to SOS Devices

How They Work and How to Choose the Right One ...
Navigating Emergencies: The Importance of Emergency GPS in Crisis Response Management

Emergency GPS technology has revolutionized the way crisis response management is carried out ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2023

Global Risk Q1 2023 Report ...
GPS vs. PLB: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right Device

When it comes to outdoor activities, safety is always a top priority ...
Preparing for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: Essential Tips for Staying Safe

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

Todd Moore Speaks About the Gold Heist at Toronto’s Pearson Airport ...
Croatian Airports Have Abolished Internal Border Checks Today

Starting from today, March 26, 2023, travellers taking a flight from Croatia ...
New mobile puck will allow smartphones to send texts via satellite

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

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?

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

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

British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled its first satellite-enabled smartphones ...
FocusPoint International raises $20M to expand services

FocusPoint International has raised $20 million from investment firm Dalton Capital ...
FocusPoint International Secures $20 Million Growth Capital Commitment to Expand Emergency SOS Solution

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

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

TrackMe NZ is pleased to announce that the Overwatch & Rescue Plan by FocusPoint International ...
Travel to Thailand for Spectacular Scuba Diving and Spearfishing

Travel to Thailand this season and experience adventure travel like you never thought possible ...
Travel to Colorado for the Best Winter Vacation Adventures

Travel to Colorado for some of the best winter vacations, including skiing and snowboarding ...
Heli-Skiing Basics for Adventure Travelers

Heli-skiing is an extreme and adventurous travel trend that is soaring in popularity ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q4 2022

Global Risk Q4 2022 Report ...
Galapagos Travel and Wildlife Adventures Worth Every Penny

Galapagos travel is an incredible experience perfect for the adventure traveler in all of us ...
Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger

I frequent locations that don’t have cell service ...
Two-Way Satellite Messaging to Hit With a Bullitt

UK-based rugged phone manufacturer Bullitt Satellite Connect ...
Search and Rescue for Adventure Travel

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

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

Greenland Vacations and Outdoor Adventure Await ...
Safari Travel Experiences in Africa

Safari Travel Adventures For North Americans ...
What Canadian travellers need to know if they’re stuck in a foreign country amid a crisis

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

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

FocusPoint International (FocusPoint), an industry-leading crisis management company ...
O-BOY Satellite Watch Announces Partnership with Leading Critical Event Management Company FocusPoint International

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

FocusPoint is proud to announce its recent ISO/IEC27001 certification ...
RiskBand Partners Alongside Global Leader in Critical Event Management FocusPoint International

RiskBand, an industry leader in the provision of security devices for lone and at-risk workers ...
The Limitations of Travel Insurance for Thrill Seekers

If you're an adrenaline junkie and like extreme sports and adventure ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q3 2022

Global Risk Q3 2022 Report ...
FocusPoint International Offers Helping Hand In The Wake of Hurricane Ian

FocusPoint Donates Medical Supplies In Support of Fort Myers and Captiva ...
High-Risk Activities That Need More Than Traditional Travel Insurance

High-Risk Activities That Call for More Than Travel Insurance ...
Search and Rescue Services for the Hiking Boom in North America

Search and Rescue Solutions for Hikers ...
What About Travel Insurance for Camping? Explore the Benefits of Travel Assistance

Travel Insurance for Camping: What Every Consumer Should Know ...
Remote Camping and What to Do If You Get Lost in the Woods

Remote Camping and Getting Lost During Remote Camping: Where to Begin ...
Solo Camping: The Pros and Cons Every Adventure Traveler Should Know

Solo Camping for Beginners: Tips, Guides, and Useful Information ...
Remote Camping Injuries - How You Can Prevent Them

Remote Camping and Adventure Mishaps ...
Remote Camping and Adventure Travel Guides from Overwatch and Rescue

Remote Camping Awaits North Americans ...
Travel Insurance Versus Search and Rescue Services

Travel Insurance and Search and Rescue Plans: Know the Difference ...
What is a High-Risk Activity According to Travel Insurance?

High-risk activities are plentiful when it comes to international travel ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q2 2022

Global Risk Q2 2022 Report ...
Trackimo and FocusPoint International Integrate Services for Advanced Driver, Traveler and Asset Safety

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

Adventure Travel Options for Thrill Seekers Heading to Morocco ...
Adventure Travel That Offers the Best Rock Climbing in Asia and Africa

International Rock Climbing Travel Adventures ...
Scuba Diving Through the Great Barrier Reef: Your Adventure Travel Guide

Scuba Diving and Exploring Australia's Queensland Province ...
Travel to Nepal for These Life-Changing Experiences

Travel to Nepal and See What Outdoor Adventure This Country Has to Offer ...
Adventure Tourism: Water Filtration Tips Every Survival Tourist Should Know

Adventure Tourism and Important Water Filtration Techniques ...
Outdoor Adventure Tips for Sourcing Clean Drinking Water

Outdoor Adventure and Finding Water Out in the Wilderness ...
European Travel This Summer: How To Get There And What To Avoid

Getting around Europe this summer won’t be easy ...
FocusPoint International Launches Global Consumer Travel Plan “CAP Tripside Assistance,” Opens New State-of-the-Art Crisis Response Center

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

You've probably seen the pictures of the mountains of luggage at London's Heathrow Airport ...
Woman survives 400-foot fall at Snowmass Lake

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"

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

The ISCPO is excited to announce the addition of two new board members ...
Wilderness Travel and Survival Expeditions for First-Timers

Wilderness Travel for Beginners ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2022

Global Risk Q1 2022 Report ...
Rewards Don’t Come Without Risks: Interview With Greg Pearson, Founder and CEO of FocusPoint International

I recently went one on one with Greg Pearson, founder and CEO of FocusPoint International. ...
International White Water Rafting Trips Perfect for North Americans

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

The Next Stage of Strategic Growth for ISB Global Services and FocusPoint International ...
How to avoid travel mistakes this summer

Travel is going to be complicated this summer ...
Crown Land Camping Tips for Visiting Canada’s Most Remote Territories

Crown Land Camping – A Unique Way to Experience Canada ...
Yonder Travel Insurance Launches New Partnership with FocusPoint International

Yonder Travel Insurance, a travel insurance comparison site, is thrilled to announce its partnership with FocusPoint International ...
The Best International Travel Destinations for Skydiving

Skydiving Takes Adventure Travelers to New Heights ...
Kayaking Vacations Are the Latest International Leisure Travel Trend

Must-Visit Destinations for Kayaking ...
Outdoor Travel Across Europe: Surf, Ski, and Bike

Outdoor Travel and Adventure Awaits You ...
Outdoor Travel Ideas That Embraces Adventure, Beauty, and the Greatness of Nature

Outdoor Travel Has No Boundaries in 2022 ...
The Top Ten Rock Climbing Adventure Travel Opportunities

Adventure Travel Awaits, Consider These Rock Climbing Destinations ...
Are You an Adventure Travel Newbie? Start Here

The Responsibilities of International Adventure Travelers ...
Exploring Alberta’s Whitewater Rafting Adventure Opportunities

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

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?

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

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?

Romeo Raabe won’t be taking a summer cruise this year ...
FocusPoint's team of crisis response experts launch CAP

FocusPoint International, a market-leading global assistance company composed of an elite team of medical, security, legal ...
FocusPoint Steps in to Help Border Agent Sick With COVID Get Home to His Family

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Border Patrol agent hospitalized in Texas with COVID to be relocated after company donates medical transport

A U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agent who contracted COVID-19 ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q4 2021

Global Risk Q4 2021 Report ...
‘SPOT and Rescue’ vital for travelers

RECENTLY, I listened intently as an outdoorsman described his elk hunting experience ...
FocusPoint International Receives Prestigious EURAMI Accreditation

EURAMI Seal of Approval Takes FocusPoint International and CAP to New Heights ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q3 2021

Global Risk Q3 2021 Report ...
How do you stay safe during a hurricane?

Have a disaster plan ...
Luxury Shopping Destinations Worth Traveling the World For

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

Global Risk Q2 2021 Report ...
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling Europe This Summer

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

COVID Travel Complications; A Certainty for Many This Summer ...
Globalstar Announces Partnership With FocusPoint International Inc.

Travel Risk Management and Global Assistance Company to Bring Added Benefits for Globalstar and SPOT Customers ...
Cruise Etiquette for Any Leisure Traveler

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

European Travel Restrictions and Everything You Need to Know This Travel Season ...
The Safest LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations in the United States and Canada

LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations in the United States and Canada ...
The Top 5 International Pride Celebrations to Attend in 2021

International Pride Celebrations Are a Unique Experience Promoting Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Culture Globally ...
Preparing for the Inevitable International Corporate Travel Boom

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

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

Escape from the Pandemic with These Top Travel Destinations ...
InFocus Quarterly Summary - Q1 2021

Global Risk Q1 2021 Report ...
Don’t You Dare Protect Your Summer Vacation Like This

What if you have to evacuate? ...
Private Train Travel Gains Steam Across the World

Luxury Travel Accommodations Quickly Adapts to Consumers’ Needs ...
Have A Safe Trip: These Tips And Strategies Actually Work

Find a way to get out if you have to ...
Picking the Right Yacht for Your Family

Put Your Family First During Your Summer Luxury Vacation ...
Types of Business Travel

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

Travel Restrictions Has North Americans Searching for New Vacation Destinations ...
Experience Food from Across the World with Overnight Food Delivery

Luxury Travelers Have No Boundaries for Food Delivery Services ...
Private Jets are More Practical Than Ever

Airlines Offer Creative Options for Corporate and Luxury Travelers ...
Hotels Are Offering Lucrative Incentives to Ease Concerns of Luxury Travelers

Welcome to the New Normal of Luxury Travel ...
Airlines Begin to Persuade Governments to Ease Travel Restrictions

The Travel Industry’s Efforts of Containing the Pandemic ...
Airlines Get Creative With Pre-Travel Testing

Rapid Testing Could Offer Some Solutions for Struggling Travel Industry ...
Travel-Bubbled Global Luxury Tours You Must Take Advantage Of

Destinations and Luxury Travel Offerings to Explore in 2021 ...
Travel Pass Concept Gains Traction in Europe

New Travel Pass Measures Could Solve the Travel Industry’s Troubles ...
FocusPoint Raises its Profile into India with Samridhi Talwar

The Sky's the Limit for FocusPoint’s Brand Awareness in India ...
Vaccine Travel - Is This the Next Step for Vacationers?

Is it Time to Pack Your Bags? Vaccine Travel Could be the Future ...
Congratulations Stephen Anderson!

Allied Member recipient of the 2020 GBTA Business Travel Service Award ...
How a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Shape Future Travel

Future Travel Will Still be Highly Complicated ...
The Top Must-Do Activities in the Bahamas

Experience All That the Bahamas Has to Offer ...
How to Take it All in with Private Luxury Villas

Luxury Villa Travel Has Never Been More Sensible ...
Protect Your Business With a Crisis Management Plan!

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5 Pillars of Travel Risk Management

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Tweaking your middle market company to survive the crisis

Remember, it’s not all doom and gloom. This pandemic has also presented some companies with opportunities ...
Canada’s meat processing companies are facing tough times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

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How I Escaped From Europe Without An Emergency Evacuation Plan

No one thinks about an emergency evacuation plan when they book a vacation ...
Is Work from Home the New Normal?

How COVID-19 is Changing the Very Nature of Work ...
Travel Advisory: Coronavirus

FocusPoint International is actively engaged in addressing the on-going, evolving...
Global collaboration creates safety in the unexpected

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

Even the most prepared travelers make some foolish mistakes ...
Gambling with the High Stakes of Travel Insurance

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?

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

Study Abroad Comes with Plenty of Risks, Ensure the Safety of Your Children ...
Are Air Ambulances Covered by OHIP?

Find Answers to Trending Questions, including if Air Ambulance Services are Covered by OHIP? ...
Does Medicare Cover the Cost of an Air Ambulance?

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

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

For the past nine weeks, discontent and disillusionment have been brewing in Hong Kong (HK)...
Stop the Bleeding

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

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

TRAVEL CRISIS: While visiting family in his home country of the Dominican Republic, former MLB athlete David Ortiz ...
Ten Important Safety Tips for Travelers

Travel can be exhilarating but doesn’t come without its set of challenges and risks. When you're venturing ...
Travel Tips for Luxury and Budget Travel

Make the Most of These Tips During Your Next Budget Travel Adventure or Luxury Vacation ...
What Some Travel Insurance Policies Do Not Cover

Exclusions and Conditions Could Result in Travel Insurance Benefits Not Being Paid Out ...
OHIP to Be Stretched Thin with Proposed Cuts to Travel Insurance

Cuts Highlight the Importance of Medical and Security Travel Assistance Plans ...
Supplying the Basic Necessities During Haiti's Political Turmoil

FocusPoint: Solving the Most Complex Logistical Supply Challenges ...
FocusPoint's message for travelers impacted by the Haiti Travel Advisory

Are you or a loved one stranded in Haiti? Here’s what FocusPoint International wants you to know: ...
FP Summary Company and CM Profile – Haiti

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Risk Alert: High – South America / Venezuela

FocusPoint International has been reporting on events in Venezuela for our CAP™ members for some time ...
Has Your Family Office Had a Personal Security Assessment?

Family offices are increasingly turning to FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) to reduce their exposure and ...
Has Your Family Office Had a Personal Security Assessment?

Family offices are increasingly turning to FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) to reduce their ...
IRS 132.5 Assessment: Consulting Services Overview

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Family Office Networks Announces Strategic Relationship with FocusPoint International

PLANTATION, FL – November 27, 2018 – Family Office Networks announced today that it has entered ...
Countering Extremist Attackers

The recent vile murders at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania synagogue brought back a flood of emotions for me ...
Taken For A Ride: M.D. Injured In ATV Crash Gets $56,603 Bill For Air Ambulance Trip

It was the first — and only — time Dr. Naveed Khan, a 35-year-old radiologist, ever rode in an all-terrain vehicle ...
FocusPoint International expands Crisis Management practice through a strategic partnership with Texas A&M University

FocusPoint International, a global risk consultancy that specializes in the full provision of organizational ...
National Disaster Risk Assessment for Puerto Rico

As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria approaches, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover. A ...
The World's Only Duty of Care Program for Ground Transportation

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Civil Unrest in Haiti: Outlook AFTER the Protests of JULY 6-8

While calm has now returned to Haiti after the government’s reversal of a sharp hike in fuel prices that ...
FocusPoint Joins the Brokerslink Network

FocusPoint International, is a global risk consultancy that specializes in the provision of organizational ...
Hickory Global Partners Names FocusPoint International As New Strategic Partner

Hickory Global Partners, a leading travel management services company, providing innovative ...
Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in Africa

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Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in Asia

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Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in Australia/Oceania

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Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in Europe

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Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in North America

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Travel Safety: Sexual Orientation Laws in South America

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FocusPoint International partners with Air Canada to offer the airline's corporate customers Duty of Care Solutions

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

PLANTATION, FL, le 28 juin 2018 /CNW/ - FocusPoint International, une entreprise mondiale d'experts-conseils ...
By The Numbers: The ongoing Mount Agung Eruption

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Keeping Travelers Safe – Social Media Best Practices

If you travel to danger hot-spots, be advised against being to forthcoming when sharing your experiences ...
Travel Safety Tips for the LGBT Community

The travel market for the LGBT community is growing exponentially. With ample disposable income, this ...
What is an expat?

An expat, short for expatriate, refers to a person who lives outside their native country. There are generally 5 ...
Business Trips Cost On Average

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Top 10 Busiest Air Routes In 2017

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Humanitarian and Aid Workers Face Risks Providing Care Globally

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Active Shooters and Workplace Violence

Whenever I provide workplace violence or active shooter training, I usually begin the presentation by talking ...
AFIMAC launches TripSecure™, powered by FocusPoint International to enhance traveler safety

Through a partnership with FocusPoint International, AFIMAC Global is the first security company to embed ...
FocusPoint International announces a new channel distribution opportunity for the global transportation industry, with the launch of TripSecure™

FocusPoint International, the creator of CAP™ Crisis Assistance Plus, is proud to announce ...
Executive Protection – Into the Next Decade

Most people today still envision personal protection agents as large, imposing figures in black suits, wearing ...
Does your child know the next School Shooter?

While provocative, this question needs to be discussed. It needs to be asked. It needs to be considered by ...
Surviving a Ballistic Missile Attack

Hawaii; it has always been my ‘happy place’. I try to visit Hawaii at least once a year to decompress. It has ...
FocusPoint International announces partnership with Plus Travel Group

FocusPoint International is proud to announce their new CAP™ reseller relationship with Plus Travel Group ...
The City of Cape Town, as well as the wider Western Cape is currently experiencing the worst drought in a century.

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CRC Warning: Extreme Weather

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Reducing the Global Risk of Disasters is Critically Important to the Worldwide Pursuit of Sustainable Development

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What should a ‘best in class' duty of care program include?

There are several key components to a best in class duty of care program ...
Why is duty of care is garnering so much attention?

Duty of care is acquiring so much more attention from today’s travel professionals for three main reasons: ...
Women Account For Nearly 50% Of All Business Travelers

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Enhancing Traditional Security Operations with Technology

I recently managed a complex event security operation for one of our corporate clients in a large U.S. ...
Giving a Travel Risk Membership as a Gift this Christmas

My grandparents used to give me warm pajamas every Christmas. It happened like clockwork. For my birthday ...
CAP™ Featured in UNIGLOBE’s Travel Etc. Magazine Issue 3

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FocusPoint's Stephen Anderson appointed to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canadian Advisory Board

FocusPoint International is proud to announce the appointment of Senior Vice President, Stephen Anderson ...
Leave No One Behind – End Violence Against Women And Girls

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3 Tips to Stay Safe During Holiday Travel

Planes, trains, or automobiles; no matter which method of travel you or your loved ones will utilize, it is ...
5 Key Benefits of GPS Tracking for Travel

1. GPS personal travel tracking provides the location of travelers and assets from the time of departure to ...
Travel Security for Female Travelers

To learn more about travel safety specific to female travelers please watch the ...
Three Things to Consider When Travelling to a Country with Heightened Security Levels

Since the events of September 11, 2001, the way we travel for business and leisure has forever changed. ...
Top 5 Countries Where Kidnapping for Ransom Take Place

When Stephen Paddock turned the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas into the deadliest shooting in ...
GBTA Industry Voices: Peter Martin, FocusPoint International

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The First Line of Defense for Workplace Violence

Unfortunately, workplace violence is a complex and widespread issue that continues to be a growing topic ...
FocusPoint CEO quoted in Vice article discussing concert security in wake of Vegas

The historic mass shooting is set to inspire drastic new safety measures at future concerts and festivals ...
Staying Connected in Crisis

I am pretty sure that organizations are now re-thinking their Crisis Response Plans following the epic events ...
Top 5 Things That Should be Considered for Executives Who Travel

1. Executives need to avoid the “it will never happen to me” mindset that promotes complacency ...
10 Best Practices for Developing a Corporate Duty of Care Policy

1. Policy requires employees to book travel through approved provider...
Keeping Our Staff Safe Through Irma

Although our staff already know that we assist clients during natural disasters, we shared this infographic ...
Maritime Security

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Hurricane Harvey: 7 Ways We Can Immediately Help

1. We provide: Hurricane Assistance Hotline for Employees ...
Deem Partners with FocusPoint International to Provide Travel Assistance Inside Deem’s Work Fource Platform

San Francisco, California, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deem, a leading mobile and cloud ...
MedTravel Medical Professional Liability Insurance Product Launched

Dale Underwriting Partners have launched a new insurance product to cater to the growing number of ...
Partnering Law Enforcement and Private Security

While I was serving in California law enforcement, community policing was being implemented into ...
Deal Breakers & Game Changers: Trends to Consider When Making Overseas Business and Travel Investment Decisions in 2017

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ShofurPodcast Interview with FocusPoint Vice Chairman Peter Martin

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Being Insta-Safe in an Insta-Famous World – Best Social Media Practices for Female Travelers

Earlier this month, while attending the GBTA 2017 Convention in Boston, MA, I posted an Instagram story ...
One Single Unit of Business Travel Spend Results in Ten New Units of Industry Sales

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The US is the Global Leader in Terms of Travel and Tourism GDP Contributions, But By 2027, a New Leader Will Emerge

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FocusPoint Intl CEO Greg Pearson interviewed at GBTA 2017 Convention

FocusPoint International’s CEO Greg Pearson was interviewed at GBTA 2017 Convention in Boston as a part ...
Only 36% of Business Travelers Said They Would Contact Their Company's Corporate Security Team for Assistance During Crises

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In The Past 12 Months, 87% Of Business Travelers Have Experienced A Travel-Related Mishap

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$1.2 Trillion (USD) Spent on Global Business Travel

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What's on Your Nightstand?

Everybody travels differently. Some of us like to make sure we have the aisle seat on a plane, some of us like ...
Corporate Traveller has partnered with FocusPoint International to offer the all-encompassing CAP™

Corporate Traveller has partnered with FocusPoint International to offer the all-encompassing ...
GBTA 2017 Convention Industry Voices: Greg Pearson, FocusPoint International

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GBTA 2017 Convention Industry Voices: Peter Martin, FocusPoint International

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Global Travel Insurance Provider Cover-More to Offer Crisis Assistance Plus to Leisure and Business Travellers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cover-More, a global specialist travel insurance and emergency ...
Percy Hunt Travel Group Inc. partners with FocusPoint International to offer travelers the fully-funded travel assistance membership CAP™

To enhance the safety and security of travelers, Percy Hunt Travel Group’s 24 Marlin Travel branches ...
4 Safety and Security Tips for Festival Season

The notorious rowdy Glastonbury music festival took place last week. Some of the world’s biggest artists ...
5 Trends That Have Experts on the Lookout for the Next Global Pandemic

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 ...
Travel Security and Situational Awareness

A close friend of mine recently told me he was traveling to the Middle East in the next few weeks and asked ...
CAP™, exclusively by FocusPoint International, becomes the first travel assistance membership to include fully-funded pandemic response

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

In response to the growing global demand for travel risk management services, Canada One Travel ...
UNIGLOBE Travel launches CAP™ to enhance safety and security for travelers

Two companies, each with a sprawling global footprint, are now offering unprecedented ...
Cigna Global Health Benefits Launches Crisis Assistance Plus – A Solution for Globally Mobile Customers in an Unpredictable World

WILMINGTON, Del., 23 May, 2017 – Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), through its globally mobile business ...
Cough, Cough... the Other Travel Risk

We all understand there are risks when we travel ...
Courageous Leadership

I deal with supervisors, mid-level personnel and executives from small and large businesses throughout the ...
Summertime and Travel

As the summer season rapidly approaches, I think about all the people planning trips overseas. Families ...
Travel Friction

This morning I headed off to the airport for my domestic flight to Texas. When I got to the airport, I pulled ...
Cigna Global Health Benefits Launches Crisis Assistance Plus - a Solution for Globally Mobile Customers in an Unpredictable World

WILMINGTON, Del., 23 May, 2017 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), through its globally mobile business ...
GBTA Conference Industry Voices: Peter Martin, FocusPoint International

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YPO Protects Members with CAP™ Travel Assistance Memberships

As of 1 July 2017, YPO has enrolled all members into the Crisis Assistance Plus (CAP™) travel assistance ...
I Saw the Sign…and Went Anyway

My brother recently went on a trip to Whistler for Spring Break with some of his classmates. He, like I, is ...
It is Not Just About Terrorism

With the recent incidents in London and Moscow, it seems that almost weekly we are seeing a terrorist act ...
Mexico Drug Trade Organizations

By 2016, we saw Mexico’s large drug trade organizations (DTOs) splinter due to the arrest and deaths of ...
Terrorism Strikes Again – The US and UK Ban Electronic Devices Larger Than a Cell Phone

Out of an abundance of caution, the US and UK have introduced new aviation security enhancements for ...
Should I Go or Not?

The statistics have shown that there is an increase in terrorist incidents, natural disasters, kidnappings and ...
Politics & Travel – Are You At Risk?

Tube or taxi? It’s not raining – so why don’t we just walk? ...
Communication, Communication, Communication

One of the joys of working for a company that is experiencing tremendous growth is being a part of that ...
Tracking and Response Solutions for the Casual Traveler

Have you thought about how you will react when your 19-year-old daughter informs you that she wants to ...
Bleisure Travel for the Millennial's Soul

Last July, I attended the GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) convention in Denver, Colorado on behalf ...
Travel Risk Management: Sick and Abroad

Travelling is a way of life for me. I developed the travelling ‘bug’ when I was touring the country with my ...
Technology Trends – What It Means for Private Security

Having worked in the protection and security industry for over 40 years, I am beginning to see an ...
Why Duty of Care Matters

With business travel increasing and the way the world is trending, any organization that has people ...
Spring Breakers Beware

The dog days of winter are here in full force. As I type this, the wind chill temperature is nearing -16C, the ...
The Experienced Traveler

When speaking about travel security and travel risk management, invariably some folks are quick to say, ‘I ...
Passport Safety Tips While Traveling

Having a passport is a wonderful thing. With it, you have access to thousands of incredible destinations ...
Mexico Gas Shortages – Challenges for Cargo Transportation

As we ended the Christmas holidays and entered into 2017, protesters blocked roads surrounding the ...
Major Event Security

With the release of the new movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, I was reflecting on the fact that ...
Traveling in the Age of Fear: Keep Your Wits About You!

A few weeks ago, just following the terrorist attack at the Berlin Christmas Market, I planned a trip to ...
Peter Martin of FocusPoint International quoted in Sun Sentinel article ‘Fort Lauderdale airport shooting reveals security flaws’

Until he turned his gun on tourists, Esteban Santiago hadn’t broken any laws flying to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ...
I'll Be Home (Safe) for the Holidays

Everyone knows how it goes, “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature ...
The Breaker High Phenomenon: Experience Studying Abroad, Not a Crisis

I like to think you would be hard-pressed to find a North American millennial who did not race home ...
Proactive vs. Reactive Corporate Security

During a recent client meeting, the CEO of a medical devices company informed me that he and two other ...
Off the Grid Travel: No Phones, No Social Media, No Safety?

Last month, Times Square in New York City surpassed the Eiffel Tower as the most Instagrammed tourist ...
Safety and Security for College Overseas Study

Many colleges and universities offer exceptional programs for students to travel, live and study abroad. ...
Where Are Your Travelers?

Soon after the recent bombing incidents in NYC and NJ, I received calls from relatives and friends to ask if ...
6 Essential Things You Need to Do Before You Travel

When it comes to planning a holiday, most people aim to tick off the essentials – tickets, accommodation ...
An Unsafe World

Global media is full of stories regarding imminent threats almost daily. Europe once considered a ‘safe’ ...
Shelter in Place – What Does That Mean?

The global events that have occurred over the past two years make it abundantly clear, to anyone paying ...
Mickey Winston's advice on Rio 2016 in Safe Travels Magazine ‘Expert Advice: Is It Safe To Go To The Olympics?'

In my opinion, you can travel to pretty much anywhere, depending on your appetite for risk and willingness ...
Travel Risk Management

In the past few years, I’ve had to learn a lot of new terms and acronyms such as TMC, FBT, PNR, Duty of ...
How to Travel Safe in the Age of Terrorism

This year has been a frightening year for those who travel – terrorism appears to be on the rise ...
New Business Travel Trends – How do They Affect TRM Programs?

Recently I’ve heard some people talking about the risks posed by new travel technology and ‘shared ...
2016 Summer Olympics

Is your company an Olympic Sponsor or do you have employees who are planning on traveling to Rio de ...
7 Female Travel Trends This Year

2016 has well and truly seen the rise of the wander woman. Over the past few years women have ...
The Cost of Executive Security – What's the Big Deal

I’ve seen several articles lately about the costs associated with providing security for senior executives or ...
Crisis Response Planning for the 2016 Summer Olympics

Whether your company is a corporate sponsor for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro or you have ...
My Biggest Mistakes While Traveling The World

I’ve been quite lucky that in over 10 years of extensive travel I have never once been mugged, held up, ...
Summer Travel – Students & Volunteers

With summer fast approaching, I’ve been thinking about the number of students who will be traveling ...
Tips for 1st Time International Travel Volunteers: Things Every Volunteer Needs to Know Before They Go

When you’re planning your first trip abroad as an international volunteer, there are many considerations to ...
Situational Awareness

I’ve been reading an interesting book lately, titled Left of Bang written by Patrick Van Horne. The author was ...
Executive Protection for the C-Suite

Whether you are a well-known Silicon Valley giant or a mid-sized company conducting business globally, ...
Facing Security Threats in 2016

Not long after the September 11th attacks on U.S. soil, our President delivered his strategy to Congress that ...