Politics over public health: how the coronavirus outbreak is adding fuel to anti-government sentiment in Hong Kong
The coronavirus outbreak has triggered a growing sense of dissatisfaction among Hong Kongers, which is steadily intensifying an already-existing anti-government and anti-China narrative in the territory.
Riskline to attend the Business Travel Show 2020
Riskline is pleased to attend the Business Travel Show 2019 in London from 26 to 27 February.
Is 2019-nCoV coronavirus the biggest threat to travellers?
China has placed several cities of Hubei province on lockdown, while multiple countries have adopted enhanced health screening measures which delay travel times at airports and border crossings, as the world faces an outbreak of 2019-nCoV coronavirus.
The US-Iran conflict
While the Iranian missile attacks in Iraq were preceded by an advance warning, the very act of firing them at all meant accepting the possibility of US casualties: had that happened, the US would have likely retaliated. Where is the region heading?
Informer – 2020 Forecast
We published 44 articles in 2019, serving corporate travellers and decision makers around the world. As the year comes to an end, we look towards key global risks affecting travellers in 2020.
Offbeat travel destinations ideal for solo female travellers
Offbeat doesn’t always mean risky for solo female travellers. Oman and Svalbard and Jan Mayen are two great destinations that offer scenic and quiet beauty for women travelling alone.
Tackling the threat of Islamist militant attacks in the wake of the Kashmir crisis
The threat of attack from Islamist militants has increased in India in the wake of the Kashmir crisis. Going ahead, security forces will have to respond by enhancing their intelligence capabilities to prevent future terror attacks in major cities.
Violent anti-government protests in Indonesia highlight increasingly divided society
Mass protests have erupted in Jakarta and across Indonesia and have escalated into violence as the government plans to introduce new changes to the criminal code and anti-corruption laws that move the country closer towards Islamisation.
Be careful of what you post on social media, you could end up in jail (seriously!)
In today’s increasingly monitored social media landscape, travellers need to be ever more mindful of what they post and share on their social media profiles to avoid unnecessary scrutiny from local authorities.
Riskline to attend GBTA Europe 2019 Conference in Munich
Riskline is pleased to attend the GBTA Europe Conference 2019 in Munich from 19 to 21 November.