Are your premises ready for the UK’s new Terrorism Protection Law?
The UK’s new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, widely known as Martyn’s Law, has now been passed. It places new legal duties on venues and events to improve safety and preparedness against the risk of terrorism. Martyn’s Law requires qualifying venues and events to implement appropriate and proportionate security measures to protect the public from […]
International travel risk: Why security is not a standalone service
In this article we look at where international travel risk occurs in organisations, and how fragmented processes and services create significant gaps. Security is often viewed as a standalone function. Many organisations still treat security as something separate from travel planning, logistics and operational delivery. In practice, it doesn’t work that way. For organisations operating […]
International Travel: It’s the journey, not just the destination
When organisations assess international travel risk, the focus is often placed on the destination. Country risk ratings are reviewed.Locations are assessed.Accommodation and venues are considered. This is all necessary. But in practice, issues that impact safety and operations don’t always occur at the destination. They occur in transit. THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE JOURNEY WILL “JUST […]
The insurance safety net: Why it needs closer scrutiny than many organisations expect
Insurance is often viewed as the final safety net for international travel risk. Policies are in place, premiums are paid, and there’s a reasonable assumption that if something serious happens, support will follow. In many cases, that assumption holds. In others, organisations only discover the limits of their cover when they are already dealing with […]
Professional standards in security: Why they matter more than ever
The security environment has changed Security has always relied on judgement. What has changed is the environment in which that judgement is now exercised. Global operations are more complex. Risk is more fragmented. Decisions are made faster, under greater scrutiny, and with wider consequences. In this context, professional standards in security are no longer a […]
What to do with global travel when security ratings are upgraded
International travel has never been static, but the pace and scale of uncertainty have fundamentally changed. Geopolitics are more fragmented.Regional instability is more frequent.Risk profiles shift faster than policies, contracts and approvals can keep up. Recent travel risk assessments have already shown upgraded security ratings across multiple countries, and there is little indication that this […]
The Importance of Vetting and Compliance in International Travel
When businesses think about travel risk, the focus often falls on the traveller. But behind every safe journey is a network of people, services and partners working in the background. Drivers, hotels, local agents, security providers, airlines, fixers. All of them form part of the travel supply chain. The challenge? Not all suppliers are equal. […]
When Companies Really Need Travel Security Support
A senior executive is sent overseas at short notice for a high-stakes meeting. Their driver takes an unexpected route and finds themselves caught up in a local protest. In another case, an employee on an international assignment falls suddenly ill and there’s no clear plan for getting them safely home. These aren’t dramatic “what if” […]
Risk Consulting and Travel Security Leader Alchemy Global Teams Up with XO Private to Reimagine the Future of Protected Travel
London, England – December 04, 2020 –> The newest collaboration between seasoned security business Alchemy Global and XO Private, a trusted B2B platform that connects the world of bespoke travel, is set to enhance the travel security and safety of discerning luxury travelers. Bespoke security service provider Alchemy Global is one of the most recent partners incorporated into XO […]
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