As we wrap up another remarkable year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. With the festive season in full swing, we’re excited to share our end-of-year review – highlighting key moments and milestones, along with a few updates and warm wishes as we head into 2026. A Landmark Achievement for […]
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Andrew Lowe of BP becomes the World’s First Graduate of the Travel Risk Academy ATHE Level 4 Qualification in Travel Risk Management. We are proud to announce a major milestone: Andrew Lowe, Travel Risk Manager at BP, has become the first person to achieve the Travel Risk Academy Level 4 Qualification in Travel Risk Management,
Do Organisations including, Security Managers Forget About Medical Assistance? Is that an insightful or inflammatory question? TRA Mentor Thierry Montrieux gives us his considered opinion and some trips on addressing it if the answer is anything other than NO. Security managers focus heavily on threats like theft, violence, cyberattacks, or physical intrusions—but medical assistance can
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TRA Guide to Travel Optimization At the Travel Risk Academy, we frequently discuss the importance of optimizing travel programs. In fact, our annual summit is dedicated to this very topic. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about Travel Optimization Management (TOM)? In this article, we’ll unpack the concept of TOM with TRA
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Bridging Silos in Travel Risk Management: 5 Key Steps to Keep Employees Safe As companies expand globally, the need for a solid travel risk management programme becomes more critical. Yet, establishing this programme can be challenging, especially when departments like People Management, Vendor Management, Corporate Mobility, and Security have their own goals and responsibilities. These
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In today’s global business environment, protecting employees during business travel is more critical than ever. ISO31030:2021, the international standard for Travel Risk Management (TRM), has emerged as a vital framework for organizations looking to enhance their TRM practices. But there’s often confusion about certification—let’s clear that up. Understanding what ISO31030:2021 is all about ISO31030 serves
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In this deeper dive into Travel Optimisation Management, we’re focusing on the core of your travel program’s potential: data. We’ll cover what travel data actually is, where it originates, and some of the main challenges in analysing it. Then, we’ll discuss what optimisation means in this space and look at strategies and tools to make
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A new term is emerging in the travel risk management field: Travel Optimisation Management. Earlier this year, we launched the Travel Risk Academy with our inaugural event, the Travel Optimisation Management Summit. Throughout the day, 75 attendees explored what it means to optimise a travel program to reduce risk. Our discussions revealed a shared understanding
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TRM Stakeholder Engagement Engaging key stakeholders across your organisation is critical to the success of any Travel Risk Management (TRM) programme. TRM is not just about compliance or risk mitigation—it’s about ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and productivity of your employees while they travel for work. This guide outlines how to effectively communicate the importance of
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Creating a Travel Risk Management Policy A comprehensive Travel Risk Management (TRM) policy should include several key elements to effectively mitigate risks, ensure traveller safety, and meet duty of care obligations. Below are the critical components that a TRM policy should include: Purpose and Scope * Define the purpose of the TRM policy and who
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