Safety Tips for Biz Travelers Apply to ALL Travelers
Published Sunday, July 23rd 2017 - Updated Sunday, July 23rd 2017With over 20 years experience working in the hospitality and travel industry for corporations and associations, I have a long history of business travel. Starting out as a travel manager for a company in the mid-west, I created a bi-weekly travel flyer for our execs that would include travel tips, security issues and how to deal with them, as well as updated travel information for the various destinations.
Travel is something that should be accessible to everyone. With today's current global changes and security issues - safety continues to be a high concern for all travelers. There are many articles still written and geared toward business travelers on travel safety, however, what I have realized over the years is that most of this information applies to ALL travelers - not just business travelers.
Following are some great safety tips I recently read about in Corporate & Incentive Travel (June, 2017) which I think everyone could benefit from:
1. Always leave a copy of your itinerary with someone at home - a friend or family member. Technology makes this easier.
2. For your flight, wear clothing that enables a quick exit in case of an emergency - no heels or skirts.
3. At your hotel, if someone comes to your door, call the front desk to verify the sender and use the additional door lock at night.
4. In general, always be aware of your surroundings when you are in new places - stay in populated, well-lighted areas.
5. Before leaving for an international trip, register with the U.S. State Department website and sign up to receive travel alerts.
6. Make sure your cell phone is approved for international roaming and program local emergency numbers into your contacts.
7. Save a digital copy or photo of your passport in your phone, or email it to yourself.
8. Consider signing up for travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. We partner with Allianz Travel for great travel insurance!
9. Contact your local embassy and loved ones if there is an emergency in the area where you are visiting.
10. Check flight status before heading to the airport to avoid unnecessary wait or delay time at the gate.
11. Seat maps open up 24 hours prior to departure - check to make sure you have a seat and potentially snag a better seat since additional ones may have been released.
12. Pack healthy snacks for your flight and beyond. Protein bars, almonds, and other non-perishable items are good options.
13. Stay hydrated! If you don't want to splurge for airport bottled water, bring a personal water bottle to fill up once you're through security. Many airports have now installed filtered water fountains for refillable bottles.
14. Meditate to keep stress at bay; there are a out of apps available now that can help remind you to focus and breathe.
There is no reason why travel should not be enjoyable for all! By keeping these tips in mind you can help to ensure a stress-free and safe trip!
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