Personal Security: A Guide for International Travellers is a new book from the US publishers CRC Press.
As an international traveller, you know there are risks. But are you doing everything you can to protect yourself and your belongings? Whether you are travelling for work or pleasure, Personal Security: A Guide for International Travelers is a manual to offer answers to questions such as: Which criteria should you use for selecting the safest hotel or airline? How do you deal with corrupt officials? What are special considerations for women, families, the elderly, or travellers with disabilities? What support can you expect from your organisation and what are your responsibilities?
Travel safely overseas topics include how criminals select their targets and manipulate situations, whether for street crime or a serious attack such as kidnapping or terrorism ; how to deal with common travel inconveniences and stress; situational awareness; assessing threats; and not forgetting to enjoy the opportunities that travelling brings. Stressing prevention, the book covers medical, cultural, and political considerations, and what you must do before and while you are abroad.
Table of Contents:
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Chapter 1: Before You Go
Chapter 2: While Traveling
Chapter 3: Extreme Risks
About the author:
Tanya Spencerโs career has spanned over 25 years. She owns Copenhagen-based TrainingSolutions, a provider of travel security and crisis management courses, consultations, and coaching for global organizations. Tanya has trained thousands of people (the United Nations, governments, business people, engineers, journalists, refugees, aid workers, rural people, amongst others) for an A-Z range of destinations, Albania to Zimbabwe and in between. She has travelled to more than 40 countries.
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About the book:
Personal Security: A Guide for International Travellers by: Tanya Spencer
ISBN: 9781466559448 โข $59.95 / ยฃ38.99
July 2013 โข Pages: 376 โข Trim: 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 โข Binding: Hardcover
