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12/6/23, 1:40 PM International SOS Launches Enhanced Safe Accommodation Services

Increasing rates of travel, post-Covid restrictions, and recent geopolitical tensions have
amplified the need for businesses to assess the safety and security of the accommodation
used by their travelling workforce and assignees. While most stays occur without incident,
the importance of reviewing accommodation risks has been highlighted in recent years by
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terrorism becoming more prevalent , including attacks against hotels.

In light of this, International SOS has significantly bolstered its capabilities for advising
businesses on keeping employees safe when staying abroad through its enhanced Hotel
Security Advisor feature. International SOS' long-standing expertise and robust assessment
methodology in managing hotel incidents, including in Mumbai, Bamako, Ouagadougou
and Jakarta. This is in addition to an operational capability in a variety of risk environments
around the world, best positions International SOS to provide accommodation-related

support for clients.

Laurent Fourier, CEO, Health & Security Subscription Services at International SOS,
comments"As part of an organisation's Duty of Care responsibilities, thorough vetting and
selection processes should be adhered to in order to maximise the safety of travellers and
assignees. To do this, business leaders need access to information on the most suitable

options in their desired locations, including potentially remote or high-risk areas. We are
supporting our clients to mitigate any security and health risks to their people by providing
a structured suite of secure accommodation services, including detailed and up-to-date
intelligence on potential security or health risks."

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