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Essential Pre-Travel Planning for a Safe and
Healthy Summer
13/08/2024
August 13, 2024— As the peak summer travel season is underway, International SOS, the world's leading
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 illnesses, vector-borne
diseases and excessive sun exposure.
According to reports, climate change is causing extreme weather around the world, generating record-
breaking heat waves on land and at sea. This increased frequency of heatwaves globally poses significant
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