Traveling Blog: Most Dangerous Cities in Spain and How Salus Security Services Can Give Peace of Mind

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Most Dangerous Cities in Spain and How Salus Security Services Can Give Peace of Mind

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May 2018

Odds are good you’re already recommending travel insurance as an add-on when your clients book any trip. While the details vary according to the exact policy, the benefits of travel insurance are well known, protecting the traveler with coverage that may include trip cancellation, trip interruption, lost baggage and more. Salus Security Services complements traditional travel insurance with a unique and affordable service that connects travelers with an in-country safety and security expert in the event of any emergency.

“Travel insurance covers the financial aspects of a trip,” says Carlos Barron, co-founder of Salus Security Services and a former high-ranking Houston FBI agent. “It provides a smorgasbord of options, allowing a traveler to choose what they feel is most necessary. However, most travel insurance policies don’t provide in-depth coverage for safety and security concerns.” That’s where Salus comes in. “We have Points of Contact (PoCs) who are in country, with a deep understanding of the laws, network of contacts and first-hand expertise that can’t be matched,” says Barron. “Clients have immediate and direct access to their PoC, both before and during their travel, to help with any problems or address any safety or security concerns, as opposed to calling an 800 number and connecting with whoever happens to be staffing the line at the time.” Salus currently offers services in Italy and Spain, with additional European destinations planned for the future. For more information about how you can help your clients achieve peace of mind while traveling, visit SalusSecurityServices.com.

Most Dangerous Cities in Spain

Did you know that the Spanish capital Madrid has a murder rate that is about 30 times less than that of Chicago? But that doesn’t mean traveling in Spain is without risk: Spain’s most popular tourism cities are generally low on violent crime, but can present unprepared tourists with challenges related to pickpockets, as well as organized crime and terrorism. Help your clients prepare for their trip to Spain with Spain’s Most Dangerous Cities, an overview of safety and security conditions in the most popular Spanish cities.

Meet the Pros

In addition to offices and partners based in New York and Houston, Salus Security Services features locally based Points of Contact (PoCs) on hand in country to assist American travelers 24/7. Your clients will always know who their security expert is: former senior FBI and U.S. Embassy officials with proven experience in their local country. In Spain, for example, clients have 24/7 access to Marc Varri, who makes his home in Madrid after a career that includes nearly 25 years with the FBI, and 10 of those years as the FBI’s Legal Attaché in Madrid. Salus Security Services is a member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), led by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security under the U.S. Department of State. Click here to meet our executives and in-country PoCs. And be sure to check out Mark’s 2018 Travel Safety Tips for Spain here.

Salus Services

From pre-planning before the trip to the time your clients are back home safely in the States, Salus Security Services is on hand to partner with you and your clients to ensure a safe and successful travel experience. In-country Points of Contact (PoCs) with extensive safety and security expertise prepare a customized security brief for your clients before the trip and are available for consultations from the moment a client signs on. Once your client is traveling, PoCs provide immediate aid in the event of any kind of security or safety emergency, from communicating with local police and sourcing legal assistance to advising on security issues and keeping in touch with the folks back home. Visit here for more information on how Salus can help your clients stay safe during their travels.