International SOS joins as a new sponsor of Forum Business Travel & Events

Forum Business Travel & Events strengthens its network of partners with the addition of International SOS as a new sponsor. The alliance between the two organizations consolidates their shared commitment to safety, well-being, and professionalism in corporate travel and events, providing the community of travel managers and event planners with strategic value in comprehensive risk management.

With a presence in more than 90 countries and a network of assistance centers operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, International SOS is the global leader in health and security services for companies that deploy employees or conduct international activities.

Its more than 10,000 professionals?including doctors, security specialists, analysts, and support staff?offer global coverage that combines prevention, assistance, and crisis response. Its mission, as defined by the company itself, is to "help organizations protect their personnel and ensure the continuity of their operations wherever they are."

The collaboration with Forum Business Travel & Events will allow this knowledge of duty of care, prevention, and emergency management to be integrated into Forum's training and program activities. International SOS will contribute its expertise in risk assessment, healthcare, and corporate traveler protection, areas that have become essential pillars for decision-making by travel managers and event organizers. The company will also contribute to disseminating best practices and reference frameworks in sustainability, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being.

Since its creation in 2010, Forum Business Travel & Events has developed a continuous training program that combines face-to-face sessions, specialized workshops, and informative content aimed at professional development. Its community brings together thousands of travel managers, event organizers, and industry suppliers who share knowledge, analyze trends, and promote standards of excellence. In addition to its training activities, it organizes professional meetings and collaborative projects that foster networking and innovation among the various players in the ecosystem.

For Natalia Ros and Oscar Garcia, co-founders of Forum Business Travel & Events, "the incorporation of International SOS is a significant boost to our mission of offering travel managers and event planners advanced tools to anticipate risks and ensure safety." Events, "the incorporation of International SOS is a significant boost to our mission of providing travel managers and event planners with advanced tools to anticipate risks and ensure the safety of travelers and event attendees." In their opinion, "adding a global partner with the experience and coverage of International SOS allows us to continue to raise the quality of our content and the level of advice we provide to our community."

For his part, Ricardo Lenoir-Grand Pons, head of security at International SOS Spain and spokesperson for Forum Business Travel, adds that "this collaboration with Forum Business Travel & Events reinforces our commitment to supporting companies in the responsible management of business travel and in creating safe environments for their teams. We share Forum's vision of promoting a culture of prevention and well-being that puts people first in matters of corporate mobility."

The alliance between Forum Business Travel & Events and International SOS is part of Forum's strategy to continue integrating the leading companies in the sector as active partners in its knowledge ecosystem. This expands the community's ability to offer its members a global perspective that is up-to-date and aligned with international best practices in travel management, sustainability, and corporate security.