India: 2024 Parliamentary election update
India is holding its parliamentary election in phases, with voting spanning 19 April to 1 June. Anugya Chitransh, the Lead Security Analyst for South Asia, discusses the travel and security risks in t...
7 Maj 20243min
Chad's presidential election
Voting in Chad’s presidential election is due to take place on the 6 May. Nine candidates, including transitional president Mahamat Deby, are due to take part in the contest. Our security experts say ...
1 Maj 202410min
Evacuation from Haiti
International SOS recently conducted a complex evacuation of multiple clients impacted by the escalation in gang violence in Haiti. International SOS' Chief Security Analyst - West, Mike Rogers, Regio...
30 Apr 20248min
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East
We are continuing to closely monitor tensions in the Middle East following recent escalations involving several countries including Israel. Polina Vynogradova, International SOS’ lead security analyst...
24 Apr 20245min
Travelling to Jamaica: How to prepare and what to expect
We recently conducted a trip to Jamaica to assess the in-country security situation, accommodation options and provider capability. Security Director, Assistance for the Americas region Paul Doucet tr...
19 Apr 202413min
Staying safe on the roads as a business traveller
Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, causing nearly 1.2 million deaths annually. According to the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, two-thirds of people ...
16 Apr 202410min
What does France's new terror alert level mean for travellers and residents?
France has raised its terror alert level to its highest tier after the recent security incident in a concert hall in Moscow. It comes months before Paris is set to host the Summer Games, which are exp...
28 Mars 20247min
Travelling to South Africa: How to prepare and what to expect
International SOS recently conducted an in-country assessment of South Africa's security environment. High crime rates pose a risk to many business travellers and International SOS recommends that peo...
25 Mars 202414min
