There’s a Safety Gap Separating Female and Male Business Travelers

Men and women travel differently, and assume different risks when traveling for business. The challenge for companies and travel managers alike is how to ensure business travelers are not only safe, but comfortable, when on the road. Women are generally more concerned about traveling to countries that have suffered recent terrorist attacks, according to a recent report commissioned by American Express Global Business Travel from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives. More than half of the women polled (54 percent) said traveling impacts their personal health, stress and well-being, compared to 44 percent of men. Travel managers should be attuned to the additional risks posed by travel to women, particu