JennyO’BrienModerator

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Kathleen Ameche

The Woman Road Warrior

Corporate Executive, Traveler-in-Chief ofwomanroadwarrior.com

Creator of MicciMicci travel accessories

Author of The Woman Road Warrior: A Woman’s Guide toBusiness Travel & The Woman Road Warrior: An Expert’sGuide to Domestic and International Travel

Bryan Colson

Corporate Account Manager

Egencia

Jenny O’Brien

District Sales Manager

Egencia

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Just the beginning…

• Passport renewal andImmunizations

• Leave a copy ofpassports/itinerary athome

• Packing: less is more

• Key Contacts:• Country specific –US

Embassy

• Home office/travelpartner

• Destination-specifics:Water bottle restrictionson the plane

• Alert credit cardcompanies aboutinternational travel

• Leverage debit only forcash – credit card forcharges

• Carry minimal cash, nomore than two creditcards

• A smooth transitionfrom customs to firstdestination sets thetone for the trip

• Is public transportationa viable option?

• Renting a car not auniversal option

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• Alert financial institution

• Bring no more than twocredit cards and littlecash

• Leave a copy ofpassports/itinerary athome

• Packing: less is moreand always carry aflashlight

• Key Contacts:• Country specific –US

Embassy

• Home office/travelpartner

• Befriend the hotelconcierge

• Carry a business cardfrom the hotel.

• Stick to larger hotels

• Avoid first floor orhighest levels

• Know your exitstrategy

6 point safety sweep1. Door lock

2. Phone

3. Bathroom

4. Outside doors/windows

5. Closet

6. Under the bed

• Learn or attempt tolearn a few key phrases.

• Err on the conservativeside with your dress

• Renting a car not auniversal option

• Protect your identify bynot giving out yourcredit card in publicplaces

• Carry passport with youor lock it in hotel safe

• Only use ATMs atfinancial institutions

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• Work with other teamsin your company (HR, ITand your Travelers)

• Identify all options forcommunicating withyour travelers

• Practice emergencyprocedures, such ashow to locate travelersin an emergency

• Review and update yourplan at least once ayear.

• Identify culturalguidelines for yourtop internationaldestinations

• Work with your ITTeam to identity anyspecial precautions toprotect company dataduring internationaltravel

• Identify guidelines forPDA usage oninternational travel

• ImmunizationInformation

• PassportInformation

• Who to contact in anemergency?

• Cultural customs foryour top

international

destinations

• Hotel Safety Tips

• TechnologyGuidance

(adapters, powerrequirements)

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