Top Five Business Travel Hazards ? Our Safety Tips | Taking off ...

Forbes recently published a list of the Top 5 Hazards for Business Travelers. While some people worry about terrorism, the good news is that it?s not really likely to trouble you, says iJet research (not unless you?re the one in 12 million, that is). Instead, the business travel hazards are much more mundane. Here?s the list from Forbes, along with our solution to them.

1. Fire

Some hotels in far flung places may not have enough fire protection. In our article on?Ten Tips for Hotel Safety we advise on where to stay in a hotel for the right balance of security and safety and the rest of the tips are useful too.

2. Pickpockets

You never know when thieves are going to strike, so it?s best to protect your belonging at all times, even in the air. Check out Taking Precautions against In-Flight Thieves for four tips on doing just that. While you?re at it, read our tips on how to Be Safe in the Airport Parking Lot.

3. Falls

You never know when you?re going to slip and fall ? or when, as happened to me once, a piece of hotel furniture will give way under you. (No, I wasn?t that heavy; it turned out that the furniture was damaged). What you can?t predict, you can?t avoid, but you can make sure that if you fall you can get the right medical treatment. That?s Why I Always Buy Travel Insurance. More on this in Travel Insurance: Essential or Extraneous? and Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

4. Location

If you know where violent crime takes place, then you can avoid it. The key to this is researching the country, city or accommodation that you plan to visit or stay in. Where can you find this info? Check out Nine Places to Plan Your Next Trip.

5. Diet

If you don?t want Delhi Belly or Montezuma?s Revenge, then it pays to watch what you eat. Of course, you may still want to sample local cuisine, so find out Where the Locals Eat. And you shouldn?t just look after your diet on the street either. Here are our tips on How to Eat Healthy in an Airport and How to Stick to Your Diet When You Travel.

Your Turn

What travel safety tips would you add for avoiding business travel hazards?

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