Today’s headlines mostly involve Syria, and there are related notifications for the entire region from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) – you’ll find these and other key FCO alerts and updates below.    Country Date         Israel 14 April 2018; 3:27am There may be protests and demonstrations in the […]

As always, we’ve read through all email notifications issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office over the past week, and put the highlights into a handy summary to help you make informed travel decisions.    Country Date         Fiji 9 April 2018; 3:48am Weather system TD 13F has become Tropical Cyclone […]

“According to security service chiefs, the threat of an Islamist terror attack on Britain will remain high for at least another two years and may get even worse,” reported business publication ‘London Loves Business’ (LLB) on 28 March. “The collapse of so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, combined with more online radicalisation, means that […]

We hope you had a great bank holiday weekend! If you’re looking for extra peace of mind, start with the latest travel safety information, and make sure you have appropriate travel insurance for your route and destination. This week’s summary of advice and updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) includes health, security, […]

In this week’s summary of notifications issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) you’ll find advice on terrorism and kidnapping, as well as travel must-haves like visas and other entry requirements. Information is always a good way to give yourself extra peace of mind. You should also make sure you have appropriate travel […]

  Nepal is becoming a popular destination with adventure-seekers and spiritual travellers alike, but its majestic views of the Himalayas, mystic temples and thrilling treks have been marred by a number of incidents recently, leading many travellers to ask if the destination is still safe.   What has been happening? The tragic loss of lives […]

Looking for extra peace of mind? Start with the latest travel safety information. The updates below were issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) over the past week:      Country Date         Nepal 19 March 2018; 4:27am There are reports that a local group has made threats of violence […]

Do you know if your travel insurance policy covers absolutely everything that you may need cover for? Would you be able to cancel a planned trip due to an act of terrorism at or near your destination? Would you be able to claim if your journey was delayed as a result of terrorism? Unfortunately, many […]

  Planning to travel this week? Be prepared with the latest alerts and updates issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) over the past week, and make sure you have the appropriate travel insurance when you book.   Country Date         Japan 11 March 2018; 12:24am There has been increased […]

We all know the financial impact terrorism can have on businesses, particularly those in the travel industry, but what about the psychological effects on business travellers? Leisure travellers may not worry about being judged for cancelling a trip, but do business travellers have more concerns? Corporate travel website SKIFT reported that U.S. business travellers saw […]