International SOS and Control Risks Unveil Top Political and Security Risks for Travelers in 2013

TREVOSE, Pa., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHAT:  In Global Political and Travel Security Risks
           2013: Looking Ahead, experts from
           International SOS and Control Risks will
           address some key political and travel security
           risks emerging over the course of the coming
           year which are likely to shape the environment
           for organizations operating internationally.
           This complimentary webinar will take a look at
           a diverse range of issues:
           Global terrorism;Potential for political
           upheaval in the Eurozone; Narco-violence in
           Mexico; Outlook for Venezuela in a post-
           Chavez era;China's prospects under its new
           leadership.
           Specialists will highlight the challenges these
           issues will throw up for international
           businesses and the professionals charged with
           safeguarding their assets. We'll also take a
           look at the Top 10 incident countries
           according to our reports and address how
           organizations can protect their travelers from
           the most common threats we see in those
           locations. We hope you can join us.

           Participants will also have the opportunity to
           receive a free trial to Country Risk Forecast,
           Control Risks' online service that provides
           information and analysis on strategic business
           risk developments, as well as security issues
           for travelers and expatriates in more than 200
           countries and 330 cities.

    WHO:   International SOS is the world's leading
            provider of integrated medical, international
            healthcare and security assistance services.
            Together with Control Risks, an independent,
            specialist risk consultancy and its joint
            venture partner, the companies employ more
            than 200 full-time security consultants,
            analysts and tracking experts who provide
            travel security reporting, analysis, and
            expert advice.

          Keynote Speakers:

           Alex Puig - Regional Security Director,
           Americas, International SOS and Control Risks
           (view bio)

           Jonathan Wood - Associate Director, Global Risk
           Analysis, Control Risks (view bio)

          Moderator:

           John Rendeiro - Vice President, Global Security
           and Intelligence, International SOS (view bio)

    WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
          1-2 p.m. EST

    HOW:   Follow this link to register to attend this
           webinar.

           If you are unable to attend, use the link below
           to request a recording.

          Request recording

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