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Counter terrorism chiefs relaunch ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ video
Counter terrorism chiefs, the FCO and ABTA have relaunched a four-minute video – Run, Hide, Tell International – advising travel professionals and holidaymakers what to do in a terror attack.
The film, originally launched just over a year ago, is also designed to raise awareness amongst holiday representatives, hotel staff and security guards in resort.
"The chances of being caught up in a terrorist incident are still low, but sadly we have seen atrocities take place in the UK and abroad, especially last year," said chief superintendent Nick Aldworth, national coordinator for protect and prepare.
"So it is important everyone stays alert and knows what to do if the worst was to happen. An important part of my job is deploying police officers and staff around the world to share the UK’s world renowned security expertise, to better protect our citizens from harm.
"Now we are asking the public to play an active part, by taking the time to watch this video. We want people to think of this in the same way they do the safety film airlines show before take-off. They don’t expect anything bad to happen but it is a sensible safety precaution to show people what to do."
ABTA has translated the video into 15 different languages for use in multiple countries.
Travellers are also urged to sign up for email alerts to be notified of any updates for their destination, either before or during travel.
The Government said the ‘whole system approach’ to fighting the threat from global terrorism is Step Change in action.
Minister for counter-terrorism, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said: "We work closely with our international partners to ensure that British holidaymakers are safe overseas. While the chances of getting caught up in a terrorist event are extremely low, it is important that people remain vigilant.
"Before going away do take a moment to check the FCO’s travel advice to make sure you’re aware of what’s going on in the country you’re going to. We encourage everyone to take sensible precautions whilst abroad, and if an incident occurs, remember the key advice to Run, Hide, Tell."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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