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July 2018

Communication Conduits Overseas

Who would your travelers call if they run into trouble while traveling overseas? One of the biggest potential challenges in a difficult situation abroad is the ability to communicate with people who can help. Salus Security Services provides a unique and affordable service designed to provide those communications, as well as other safety and security functions, to ensure peace of mind for travelers overseas. "One of our strengths is in our personal communications with clients," says Carlos Barron, co-founder of Salus Security Services and a former high-ranking Houston FBI agent. "Clients always have direct and immediate access to their English-speaking in-country PoC [Point of Contact]. We create ongoing relationships with our clients—before, during and after their travel—so that if they need any kind of help while traveling, they are calling someone they already know who is based in the country where they're traveling."

In addition, Salus can expedite communications throughout the course of any problem. For example, they can recommend English-speaking attorneys, act as an interpreter in a police station, and function as an intermediary with other entities in country. "We can also help clients communicate with those at home so that home-based family and friends are aware of the situation every step of the way," says Barron. For more information about how you can help your clients achieve peace of mind while traveling, visit SalusSecurityServices.com.

5 Things to Be Aware of While Communicating Overseas

In the U.S., we've become accustomed to easy and plentiful internet access. But that's not always the case overseas, especially outside of the major cities. How will your clients stay in touch with friends, family and the office while they're traveling abroad? And how secure will those communications be? Carlos Barron, co-founder of Salus Security Services, stresses the importance of using caution when connecting to WiFi while traveling. "It's not always going to be secure," he says. "And sometimes it will alert you to that fact, but sometimes it won't. It's best for travelers to assume the WiFi is not secure and it's imperative they don't share any personal information, like passwords or banking information, over WiFi." For additional tips you can share with your clients about finding reliable internet access and strategies for keeping costs down, check out 5 Things to Be Aware of While Communicating Overseas.

Best Ways to Communicate While Overseas

Is an international calling plan worth the money for travelers going overseas? Or should they consider WiFi calls instead? What about a mobile hotspot to connect to WiFi? Or perhaps they should consider messaging apps. Clients can communicate from overseas in a variety of ways that aren't costly or complicated—but they do need a strategy before leaving home to ensure they have the right devices, apps and plans in place. Help ensure they can stay in touch with home reliably and cost effectively with these tips in Best Ways to Communicate While Overseas.

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 24/7 to partner with you and your clients to ensure a safe and successful travel experience. 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. These in-country Points of Contact (PoCs) 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.