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# Business Travel Safety Tips

![Business Travel Safety Tips](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Air_Image_6-scaled-1.jpg)

Traveling to new and exciting places is a perk of business travel. You get to
explore cities you may have always wanted to visit while working and getting
paid. Unlike leisure travel, though, business travel comes with the need for
added security, since you have to protect both yourself and your employer.

Business travel safety tips are often similar to leisure travel safety tips, but
specific aspects require heightened attention, such as your work computer or
phone. Additionally, work can take you to places you’d never dream of going for
a leisure vacation, so researching the destination is crucial for business
travel safety.

## How to Have a Safe Business Trip

Your business travel safety checklist should include three pivotal parts:
before, during and after. Doing research ahead of time will make the trip itself
go much more smoothly because it’ll allow you to properly prepare and take
precautions while on your trip.

### Before Your Trip

Preparing for corporate travel safety can be relatively straightforward, since
you likely don’t have to do thorough research on the hotel where you’ll be
staying. Also, depending on the length of your trip, work obligations will fill
your days. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to further protect
yourself.

- **Leave behind expensive items:** Leave heirloom jewelry, top-tier electronics
  and anything else that has monetary or sentimental value in the safety of your
  home. Instead, pack substitutes that are still professional-looking, but bland
  enough to avoid drawing the attention of any would-be thieves. 
- **Locate hospitals and police stations:** Before you leave, do some research
  and note the closest hospital and police station to your hotel. It’s always a
  good idea to know where the nearest help is. Save the addresses on your phone
  or email them to yourself for easy access.
- **Share your itinerary:** Make sure your close family or friends have a copy
  of your flight and hotel details, so they can check for any delays or changes
  without needing you to contact them. It’s also an excellent way to ensure
  people will raise questions if you are not at the airport when your schedule
  suggests you should be. 
- **Share your meetings:** You likely have meetings and conferences set up for
  your business trip, and it’s a good idea to let people in your office know of
  your work schedule while traveling. Tell them when you have meetings, where
  and with whom. You can also notify them after the meeting to verify that all
  went well.
- **Pack to blend in:** Make sure the clothes you take with you don’t single you
  out as a foreigner. Bring clothes that will allow you to fit in with the
  locals, but also pack according to the weather at your destination.
- **Back up documents:** Regardless of whether it’s business or leisure travel,
  it’s smart to make copies of your essential documents — like your passport,
  hotel reservations and flight details — and store them in the cloud or a
  password-protected USB key. You might also want to provide a copy to a trusted
  co-worker, just in case.

![02-Before-your-trip-1024x416-1](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/02-Before-your-trip-1024x416-1.jpeg)

- **Pack a portable charger:** The last thing you want is to get lost in a
  sketchy part of town with a dead phone, so pack a portable charger and carry
  it with you at all times, even if your phone battery has a full charge. 
- **Always keep your bags with you:** Aside from decreasing the risk of theft,
  having your carry-on with you at all times — especially at the airport — also
  reduces the risk of someone sneaking something into your bag that may later
  get you detained by customs.

### During Your Trip

Once you’re at your destination, you can relax a little — but there are still
ways to be diligent and prioritize safety. A lot of it is common sense,
requiring awareness about your surroundings, but there are some extra things
most people don’t consider, which would-be criminals rely on.

- **Reserve transportation:** Instead of waiting in endless lines for taxis at
  the airport, reserve transportation before you arrive, so it’s ready for you.
  That way, you’ll get to your hotel sooner, and won’t have to worry about
  getting lost in a new city. Reserving a car or taxi will likely be the easiest
  way to travel throughout your trip, as well as being the safest.
- **Bring backup cash and cards:** An emergency reserve hidden away in your
  carry-on can become a lifesaver if you ever lose your wallet or purse. Keep an
  emergency credit card as well as some cash in a separate place, so you’re
  never totally empty-handed.
- **Confirm hotel’s security:** Ideally, you’ll be staying somewhere that offers
  security services 24/7, but if your hotel doesn’t have that, get the number of
  their security service either before you fly or when you’re checking in. Save
  the number in your phone, so you can call it if you have any concerns or
  problems.
- **Explore alone in daylight:** This tip is especially crucial if you’re
  traveling to a city you’re unfamiliar with. Instead of wandering alone in the
  dark and potentially ending up in a dangerous area, limit your solo
  adventuring to daylight hours. If you want to check out the nightlife, make
  sure to always travel with a trusted group.
- **Use concierge services:** If your hotel offers concierge service, take
  advantage of it. Concierges will know the city better than you do and will put
  your safety and comfort above all else. Use the service to book museum tours,
  restaurant reservations or schedule taxis. Concierge services can also provide
  insider tips on where to best explore as a solo business traveler, so take
  advantage of their expertise to make the most of your trip.
- **Request an interior room:** Having a hotel room that faces a busy street may
  not be the best, especially if you’re traveling with multiple electronics for
  work. Request a room with an interior entrance — one that is only accessible
  from inside the hotel. It’s also a good idea to request a room that isn’t on
  the ground floor to prevent break-ins. 
- **Bring a portable lock:** You can never be too safe, especially when you’re
  staying in a hotel room in which thousands of people have previously been. For
  an extra layer of security for your possessions and yourself, bring a portable
  lock and use it in addition to the hotel’s lock. That way, you can ensure that
  only you and anyone you consent to let in will be able to access your room.
- **Use the deadbolt:** If buying a portable lock isn’t an option, there’s
  always the deadbolt or door chain of the hotel. While the lock may have
  multiple keys to access it, it’s much harder to get past a door chain or a
  deadbolt. If your hotel room possesses one or both of these, take advantage of
  them to keep safe while sleeping or working in your room.
- **Check all the locks:** A lock is useless if it’s faulty, so before settling
  into your hotel room, double-check all the existing locks to make sure they
  work as they’re supposed to. These include the door lock and any window or
  balcony door locks.
- **Beware of public Wi-Fi:** As technology becomes more advanced, so do hackers
  and their tricks. Public Wi-Fi networks — even the free Wi-Fi at your hotel — 
  [isn’t as secure](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/commentisfree/2019/jul/07/free-hotel-wifi-is-hacker-dream)
   as it should be. One of the best corporate travel safety tips is to invest in
  a virtual private network, especially if you plan to get work done in your
  hotel room or on-site at meetings or conferences where public, unsecured Wi-Fi
  is the only option. If you do decide to use hotel or public Wi-Fi, avoid using
  any sites or apps requiring personal information.

### Traveling Internationally

If you’re traveling within your home country, you can likely expect most things
to be very much like the city you live in. However, international travel comes
with a whole other set of business travel safety concerns to consider and
prepare for.

- **Don’t get lost:** Before flying, make sure you have the address of the hotel
  you’ll be staying at and a contact number and contact person you can rely on
  if something goes wrong. This scenario is another reason reserving
  transportation from the airport is beneficial, because you can rest easy that
  a trusted driver will take you to the correct address. 
- **Be wary of food and drinks:** Aside from concerns about food poisoning and
  ensuring your vaccines are up to date, you should always be aware of what
  you’re consuming in foreign areas. It’s best to rely on concierge services or
  room service, if available, to get your meals. If you do go out to bars or for
  social outings, never leave your drink or meal unattended.
- **Be aware of local customs:** When traveling to a different country, you
  often have to adhere to their local traditions, even if they differ from what
  you’re used to. Research your destination and learn about its social and
  business customs. A well-meaning mistake on your part could translate into
  profound offense for someone else and could risk the integrity of your
  business. It could also put you in danger. Ignorance can land you in hot water
  in more ways than one, so go prepared with knowledge.
- **Know the laws:** Similarly, each country will have different laws that
  everyone — residents and visitors alike — must follow. These laws may be in
  direct opposition to those of your home country. For example, consuming
  alcohol or tobacco may be illegal in other countries or only be OK in specific
  situations, so be aware of the legal differences to stay under the radar.

![03-Traveling-internationally-1024x416-1](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/03-Traveling-internationally-1024x416-1.jpeg)

- **Only use registered vehicles:** Some countries are notorious for illegal
  taxi drivers who prey on unsuspecting tourists. If you need to hire a cab or
  rideshare, book one through your hotel. You can also research how to tell fake
  cabs from legitimate ones, in case you ever need to hail a cab when out and
  about on your own.

## Corporate Travel Safety With Private Security

There’s only so much you can do to protect yourself during business travel.
You’re only human, so there’s always a chance that you’ll make a mistake that
will jeopardize your safety. Hiring private security for your business travel
safety is a solution that allows you to live your life without worrying about
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Not everyone needs a fleet of bodyguards or security personnel, which is why
Inter-Con Security offers various security services to meet each client’s
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![04-Corporate-travel-safety-with-private-security-pinterest](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/04-Corporate-travel-safety-with-private-security-pinterest.jpeg)

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