International SOS, a medical and securities risk services company, announced a partnership with Booking.com for Business to provide small organizations with access to trusted global medical and security protection services.
The collaboration, according to an announcement, offers a comprehensive travel risk management solution to small and medium-size businesses with fewer than 250 employees that are headquartered in the US. The new offering will initially be featured exclusively on the Booking.com for Business platform.
The solution, according to the announcement, provides comprehensive 24/7 global medical and security assistance, including emergency transfer, evacuation and repatriation support as well as medical coverage out of the traveler’s home country. This protection extends to both catastrophic and minor accidents and illnesses while traveling. Additionally, travelers will have access to International SOS’s mobile app, ensuring that help is always at their fingertips.
Domenic Bell, chief channel officer of International SOS, said the collaboration “allows us to address a critical need for this segment of the market, ensuring that companies of all sizes can provide their employees with the highest level of protection and support while traveling for business.”
Joshua Wood, director of Booking.com for Business, said: “Now, the hundreds of thousands of companies using Booking.com for Business can ensure that their travelers are equipped with comprehensive safety and security protection, enabling them to be better prepared and respond effectively in a constantly changing world. This partnership empowers businesses to prioritize the well-being of their employees by providing them with the resources and support they need while traveling.”