TATE Global

07/12/2018

More than 89% of travelers would be interested in the ability to send an emergency alert on a smartphone to get help if they encountered an emergency situation abroad (independent survey by Kelton Global).

07/06/2018

News worthy analysis from TATE Global

06/29/2018

Before traveling abroad, read the U.S. Department of State travel alerts for your destination, and check the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate website for the latest security messages. 's handy traveler's checklist covers this and more important steps to take before you go:

Safeguard Your Documents! Make two copies of all your travel documents in case of emergency. Leave one copy with a trusted friend or relative at home and carry the other separately from your original documents. To help prevent theft, do not carry your passport in your back pocket, and keep it ...

06/28/2018

International Road Safety

06/28/2018

The 22 June talks between the South Sudan government and rebel leaders aimed at ending the civil war, which has been ongoing for five years, failed. South Sudan’s civil war, which broke out just two years after the country won independence from Sudan, has continued despite multiple attempts at peace deals. Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have fled to create Africa’s largest refugee crisis since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Millions of others still in the counry are near famine, while the warring sides have been blamed for obstructing or slowing the delivery of desperately needed aid. Implications? The civil war will continue. References: AP News | NPR | NY Times | Washington Post

06/28/2018

If possible, try to book your air travel for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to get the best deal on airfare. Check out this tip and more money-saving travel-planning advice in this article from The New York Times - Travel section:

Booking flights, rental cars and hotels can add up quickly, but with a few simple tips you can save big when booking your next vacation. We asked a few travel experts how to travel luxuriously on the cheap.

06/26/2018

A reminder if going to the World Cup: travelers are "subject to all Russian laws, which may differ from those in the United States. If you violate these laws even unknowingly, you may be arrested, fined, expelled, and banned from re-entering Russia. Expect increased police presence and enhanced security measures in and around stadiums,” advises the U.S. Department of State.

Hacked smartphones and anti-gay sentiment are among the warnings being issued to travelers bound for Russia this Word Cup travel season. Here's what the FBI and State Department say travelers should do.

06/26/2018

‪Traveling to a destination affected by hurricanes? Follow this advice from the U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs to stay safe during your trip. ‬

If you’re abroad when a hurricane hits, stay in touch with your tour operator, hotel staff, and local authorities for instructions. It could save your life. ow.ly/txKW30kmQLs

06/25/2018

‪Traveling to ? Check out this analysis of U.S.-Turkey relations and the implications of today’s presidential elections:‬

Shifting strategic alignments are threatening the decadeslong alliance between Ankara and Washington, and Russia is looking to fill the gap.

06/24/2018

‪Traveling across several time zones on your next trip? Beat jet lag with these helpful tips from CDC Travelers' Health:

Jet Lag

06/23/2018

Escaping to a foreign retreat this summer? Learn how to stay healthy and safe.

06/23/2018

Did you know that the record for the world’s longest flight may be set this autumn, with the introduction of a new direct flight from Newark, New Jersey to Singapore?

Earlier this year, Qantas launched one of the world’s longest flight between Perth, Australia and London, England. It is more than 9,000 miles. Now, that record might be eclipsed by... Read More...