The safety of our passengers, leaders and local staff is critical to us. In the event of travel safety issues, we utilise a number of sources to make our decisions. Below you can find the latest updates from the UK Foreign Office Travel Advice. Please note: This is not an exhaustive resource. For specific clarification on safety regarding one of our trips, please contact us directly.
Sudan
19th November 2019
Safety and security (Local travel - East Sudan: Gedaref, Kassala and Red Sea States) - updated information and advice following a curfew imposed in November and reports of inter-tribal conflict and violence in Port Sudan
Ecuador
19th November 2019
Summary - removal of information on a state of emergency in place from 3 October to 3 November
Angola
19th November 2019
Safety and security (Crime) section and Summary - addition of information and advice on withdrawing money from banks and ATMs
Haiti
19th November 2019
Summary - update on consular provision in Haiti; Safety and security (Political situation) section - updated information on demonstrations
India
19th November 2019
Local laws and customs (E-cigarettes) - addition of information on the use of e-cigarettes in India
Greece
19th November 2019
Summary - removal of information on a protest in the centre of Athens on 17 November
Uganda
18th November 2019
Health section and Summary - updated information on an outbreak of Ebola in the Kasese District from 29 August 2019 that was declared over on 28 October 2019
Ethiopia
18th November 2019
Summary - addition of information on a referendum in the Sidama Zone of Southern Nations Region on 20 November and the potential for unrest
Samoa
18th November 2019
Health section and Summary - addition of information on a health emergency following several deaths linked to the ongoing measles outbreak
Trinidad and Tobago
18th November 2019
This advice has been reviewed in full with editorial amendments throughout
Azerbaijan
18th November 2019
Summary - removal of information on Wales match with Azerbaijan Saturday 16 November 2019
Austria
18th November 2019
Summary - addition of information on road closures following heavy rain and snowfall in Alpine areas
Hong Kong
18th November 2019
Summary - updated information and advice following violent protests at universities
Qatar
18th November 2019
Local laws and customs - addition of information on alcohol use, swearing, posting material online and homosexuality
Iran
17th November 2019
Summary: Factual update about current sporadic protests in towns and cities across Iran.
Italy
15th November 2019
Natural disasters section (Flooding) and summary - addition of information and advice on flooding in the city of Venice and forecasts for further severe weather from 15 November