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TRENDS
International SOS: Essential pre-

travel planning for a safe and

healthy Summer

Vicky Karantzavelou

14.08.2024

STATISTICS & TRENDS

International SOS emphasizes the need for pre-travel health and safety planning as summer
travel surges, particularly from the GCC and Middle Eastern regions.

As the peak summer travel season is underway, International SOS, the health and security
services company, is urging organisations to prioritise the health and safety of their travelling
employees. With summer travel reaching record highs, especially from the GCC and wider
Middle Eastern regions, comprehensive pre-travel planning, and efficient risk mitigation
strategies are becoming more essential to ensure a healthier and safer travel in the season.
Summer’s warmer temperatures and the corresponding rise in outdoor activities around the globe
are creating a heightened risk environment for health and safety. These risks are amplified for
travellers with unfamiliar destinations, where individuals may encounter food and waterborne

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