Survey: business travelers looking for security

Wednesday, 27 Mar, 2008 0

An Expedia Corporate Travel survey finds business travelers are taking specific measures to ensure safety in a chaotic travel environment.

Survey results indicate that an overwhelming 87% rank safety and security “somewhat” or “extremely important” when traveling on business.

â€œBusiness travelers are often thought to be more travel-savvy then the average person, and in the wake of recent national security concerns, these travelers have learned to quickly adapt to the ever-evolving travel landscape,â€ said the survey.

In addition to safeguards like not carrying valuables and utilizing amenities including hotel safes while on business trips, the survey shows that business travelers are taking extra precautions prior to departure such as monitoring weather conditions, major world events and the US State Departmentâ€™s travel warnings list.

â€œItâ€™s clear that safety is top-of-mind among business travelers, and as a travel management company, itâ€™s important that we understand their concerns and the actions they are taking to stay safe on the road,â€ said Rob Greyber, senior vice president of North America for Expedia Corporate Travel.

According to the survey, almost two-thirds of respondents believe that the Middle East poses the largest safety and security risk when traveling, while a surprising 14% of respondents feel that North America poses the largest safety risk.

The Middle East and North America are followed by Africa, South America, Asia and Europe in order of regions viewed by respondents as having the highest risk.

Report by David Wilkening

David

In 2019, Buffalo Tours and Olympus Tours joined the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) family and formed Discova. With the...

We’re here to provide the very best experience in train travel. From booking your ticket, to asking us a question...

Chargebacks911 offers scalable solutions that are customized for any business of any size in any industry. With the flexibility to...

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in...

At Visit California, our mission is to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry...

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. FOR THOSE WHO WANT A LITTLE MORE. South Australia. It’s a beautiful place. A place for the restless,...

Discover Sarawak Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity far...

Via Croatia is a concierge-type, full-service luxury DMC working exclusively with travel agents and luxury tour operators. With 20 years...

Wonderful Indonesia Indonesia is a country blessed with countless wonders. What makes this country unique is its diverse culture and...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools...

ECOMMPAY is an international payment service provider and direct bank card acquirer, engineering bespoke payment solutions for clients worldwide. Our...

Ensuring our guests have an unforgettable experience while sailing with us is paramount; however, your health and safety remains our...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...

Our leadership is bold. Our agility thrives on open innovation and we embrace the new, whether it’s diversity, trends, challenges....

The Polish Tourism Organisation (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna – POT) is one of several dozen national tourism organisations operating in the...

From the beginning, ATI’s philosophy has been “innovation, not duplication.“ Developing specialized technology solutions to connect over 30,000 accommodation, attracti...