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An increase in xenophobia in South Africa is driving violent protests. Listen as analysts discuss the situation and the effect on surrounding regions.

WorldAware is monitoring Super Typhoon Lekima and recommends the following. Review business contingency plans. Charge battery-powered devices and stockpile bottled water and non-perishable food in case power is lost. Consider evacuating low-lying coastal areas as the storm approaches; heed authorities' instructions in the event evacuations are ordered. Once the storm arrives, limit unnecessary driving in affected regions until it passes. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving. Use caution around streams, rivers, and other flood-prone areas. Plan accordingly for potential...

WorldAware is tracking Tropical Storm Danas in the East China Sea. Make allowances for localized travel delays and potential supply chain disruptions where severe weather is forecast. If possible, ensure that critical business operations can failover to business units outside of the storm zone as needed. Hurricanes, also called tropical cyclones or typhoons (depending on where in the world they occur), are low-pressure weather systems that most often form in the tropics. The warm, moisture-laden air of the tropics contains this energy, thus most hurricanes develop within 20 degrees of the...

A new WorldAware and GBTA report provides highlights from a GBTA survey of travel managers in the US and Canada. Over three-quarters of organizations have a travel program that includes a risk management solution. Yet less than half of these risk management solutions include meetings, events, and incentive data. Learn how you can close the gap with risk management of meeting and MICE travel. The study examines how companies approach the safety of: Meeting attendees Meeting, events, and incentive (MICE) travelers We examined trends in data collection, availability of safety resources, location...

WorldAware is monitoring weather conditions on the US Gulf Coast and will be alerting on possible flooding, the strength of the storm, and advice for your organization.

Learn how organizations can help travelers manage chronic health conditions and provide the information necessary to do so.

Learn how to start a conversation with your personnel about LGBTQ travel safety.

Learn the potential triggers that could escalate the protests in Bolivia.

Learn about the current security situation in Hong Kong and find out from WorldAware experts if a political solution is possible.

Activists have called for continued protests and an indefinite general strike in Hong Kong. The action - which is part of a broader protest movement - was initially launched to condemn the Hong Kong Police Force for alleged involvement in the recent death of a protester. Demonstrations are highly likely to take place near university campuses, as well as near Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations, shopping centers, police stations, and government facilities. WorldAware will continue to monitor disturbances in Hong Kong. Last updated: Jan. 16, 12:28 p.m. EST View the latest content on the...