Crisis Averted: Closing the Gap on Travel Risk

Every major travel crisis has a turning point, a moment where the outcome could have been different.  This presentation will examine real-world travel risk incidents and asks a hard question: where these events truly unavoidable, or were there warning signs that went unaddressed?  Through practical case studies, we’ll explore how legal exposure, medical emergencies, geopolitical instability, and emerging digital threats can escalate quickly when preparation and communication fall short.

Grounded in ISO 31030 and modern duty of care expectations, the presentation moves beyond theory and into what changes outcomes.  Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of where organizations most often fail, how risk is evolving in the age of AI and misinformation, and what proactive leadership looks like when safety is on the line.

Know before you Go

Speaker

Christine Connelly - GBTA Chair for Global Risk Management