Personal Security for the American Business Traveler Overseas
Security has become an ever increasing concern for travellers over the past few years. This is especially true for business travellers who not only are at risk more often because of the frequency of...
View ArticleBusiness Travel Abroad
It is highly recommended that company personnel visit the countries to examine the markets where they are considering doing business before any transaction occurs. Many foreign markets can differ...
View ArticleTransportation Security
To diminish the risks of becoming a victim of a terrorist attack and reduce your exposure to the criminal threat, remember the following when checking into a transportation hub: Go in the opposite...
View ArticleArrested When Traveling in a Foreign Country! What Do I Do Now?
Foreign police and intelligence agencies detain persons for a myriad of reasons or for no other reason than suspicion or curiosity. The best advice is to exercise good judgment, be professional in...
View ArticleSurveillance Recognition When Traveling in a Foreign Country
Foreign intelligence, security services, terrorists, and criminals use surveillance for operational preparation prior to taking action. The main terrorist threat to a traveler is that of being at the...
View ArticlePersonal Security in Foreign Travel
All hotel rooms and telephones are not bugged; however, your business purpose will be more secure if you act as if they are. Keep your hotel room key with you at all times, if possible. At night,...
View ArticleTarget Recognition When Traveling in a Foreign Country
Persons traveling abroad on business should be aware that they could be targeted by an intelligence agency, security service, terrorists, criminals, or a competitor if they are knowledgeable of, or...
View ArticleHotel Security
Use hotels recommended by the corporate travel agency, where possible. Reservations Make your own reservations when practical and consistent with company policies. (The fewer people who become...
View ArticleTravel Preparation
Travel Itinerary Do Not publicize your travel plans. Limit that knowledge to those who need to know. Leave a complete itinerary (including contact numbers, if known) with your office and with family...
View ArticlePersonal Conduct in Foreign Travel
Hostile and even "friendly" intelligence organizations are always on the lookout for sources who are vulnerable to coercion, addictions, greed, or emotional manipulation. To...
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