Effective travel risk management goes far beyond itineraries and insurance. Across industries, organisations consistently overlook critical elements that directly impact traveller safety, operational continuity, and crisis response.
Learn the most common blind spots and how risk leaders can proactively address them.
EMPLOYEE PREPAREDNESS
Most organisations assume employees “know what to do.”
In reality, many travellers are unclear about:
1. Local risks
2. Emergency contacts
3. Basic safety protocols
4. What to report and when
Prepared travellers make safer decisions. Don’t skip pre-trip briefings.
VENDOR & TRANSPORT VETTING
Many companies rely on hotels, drivers, event venues, and logistics partners without verifying:
1. Security standards
2. Past incidents
3. Compliance or certifications
4. Emergency readiness
A weak vendor is often the single point of failure.
INCIDENT RESPONSE EXPECTATIONS
Most travellers don’t know what “support” actually looks like. Common gaps include:
1. No clear escalation path
2. Uncertain roles (who acts first?)
3. Slow communication during crises
4. Delayed decision-making in unfamiliar situations
Clarity saves time and reduces panic.
INTELLIGENCE MONITORING
Risk levels change rapidly. Companies often overlook continuous monitoring of:
1. Local unrest
2. Crime patterns
3. Cyber threats targeting travellers
4. Weather and infrastructure disruptions
5. Regulatory or visa changes
Decisions should be based on current intelligence, not outdated assumptions.
POST-TRIP RISK REVIEW
After the trip, most organisations move on. But every journey provides valuable data:
1. Near misses
2. Unreported safety issues
3. New vendor insights
4. Areas for improved policy and training
Debriefing completes the risk cycle.
STRENGTHEN YOUR TRAVEL RISK MANAGEMENT
We can help you with:
Risk Assessments
Intelligence Monitoring
Vendor and Route Vetting
Secure Transportation
Coordination and support during the whole trip
At Lares Risk Management International, we help organisations build robust, intelligence-led travel risk frameworks that protect people, assets, and global operations.