Despite increased terrorist threats, an overwhelming 96% of business leaders said they felt safe or mostly safe when travelling around on business, a new survey has found.
The survey, conducted by Barclaycard Business, found that although these threats have increased in recent years, over two-thirds (67%) feel either as safe as or safer than they did 10 years ago.
Only one per cent of business travellers said that they did not feel safe while travelling, and of this small minority just three per cent cited terrorism as the source of their concerns.
Denise Leleux, director of Commercial Cards at Barclaycard Business, commented:
“It is reassuring to the travel industry that the vast majority of business travellers feel safe while on business travel.
“It is clear that steps taken in recent years such as increased security checks at airports, higher safety standards on trains and a shift in attitudes towards safer driving, have all helped make the business traveller feel more secure whilst on the move.”
The survey also found that business travellers are increasingly paying attention to their personal security.
“All business travellers have a responsibility to themselves and fellow travellers to take sensible steps to ensure they are safe whilst on business trips,” added Leleux.
“Whether it is vigilance over luggage or taking out insurance, increased personal security among travellers leads to safer and hassle-free trips.”
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