International SOS Advises Travelers on Staying Healthy and Safe during the Busy Holiday Travel Season

TREVOSE, Pa., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delays were found to be the most commonly occurring threat affecting travelers, according to International SOS' recently released Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management Global Benchmarking Study (full study available at www.internationalsos.com/dutyofcare). Respondents, including travel managers at large global corporations who manage thousands of "frequent fliers" each year, ranked delays above natural disasters, terrorism and crime, to name a few.

At the very least, flight delays and cancellations are a nuisance, but some unexpected travel disruptions can trigger more serious medical and security consequences. Travelers should be prepared for these and other risks, particularly during the holidays when airports become jammed with vacationers.

A full set of tips on traveling safely during the busy season is available at www.dialoguesondutyofcare.com, International SOS' blog on travel risk management. Topics covered include:

• How-to's of traveling with prescriptions;
• Medical conditions triggered by the stress and strain of long plane flights;
• How to make yourself less susceptible to criminals who target out of town travelers;
• Staying safe when you drive unfamiliar roads;
• Maintaining a healthy diet on the go.

Visit www.dialoguesondutyofcare.com for advice on staying safe and healthy no matter your destination.

About International SOS

International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com) is the world's leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, security, and customer care solutions to organizations with international operations. A global team of over 8,000 employees led by 970 full-time physicians and 200 security specialists provides services including planning, preventative programs, in-country expertise and emergency response to 66 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies.

SOURCE International SOS

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