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17 December 2020

Crisis24 and WorldAware Release 2021 Global Forecast and Risk Maps

Crisis24 and WorldAware, GardaWorld companies now acting as one, issue annual report that examines geopolitical, travel and health threats worldwide

Montreal, QC—December 17, 2020—Leading global risk management firm Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, released its annual Global Forecast report and Risk Maps that provide expert insight and analysis of various threats for 2021 for businesses and organizations seeking to protect their people and operations, no matter their location or circumstances.

The comprehensive intelligence across risk categories is compiled by our intelligence experts based around the world. Drawing from more than 20,000 sources in over 25 different languages, the team monitors and analyzes global developments and risks related to health, kidnapping, terrorism, environment, transportation and geopolitics. Crisis24’s analysis covers geographic regions including the Americas, Europe/CIS, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia and Africa.

The 2021 Global Risk Maps provides vital information for businesses and individuals on key travel risks including social and political conflict, natural disasters and health issues. It also highlights the six countries that are considered the hotspots for 2021 with accompanying analyses and color-coded maps providing security risk levels for more than 200 countries.

Key topics analyzed in the 2021 Global Forecast include:

  • The evolving situation in the Middle East, as Arab states are likely to normalize ties with Israel
  • The ever-changing dynamic between Russia and Turkey, and how it will affect the broader region
  • The economic challenges facing the UK following the BREXIT
  • The impact of a COVID-19 vaccine on organizations and travel
  • The recovery of the transportation industry after the pandemic

“The fusion of the Crisis24 and WorldAware intelligence teams has broadened and deepened our service offering. Our industry-leading competences and technologies support the strategic decision-making needs of organizations as they work to keep their people and assets safe while ensuring business continuity in 2021,” says Gregoire Pinton, Senior Vice President and Global Head for Travel Security at Crisis24, a GardaWorld company. “The level of expertise and analysis capacities Crisis24 offers is an essential tool for the risk management industry as we go through this complex period in time.”

We are available to speak with media about the 2021 Global Forecast and Risk Maps, with our Crisis24 intelligence experts available to share insights on the significance of the report’s findings. 

The Global Forecast and Risk Maps are available to Crisis24 and WorldAware clients. Other businesses and media may request access to the full report findings by visiting XxxxxxxxxxxxxX.

About Crisis24, a GardaWorld company

Crisis24 is a leading global integrated risk management firm owned by GardaWorld who recently acquired the expertise of WorldAware. The team’s actionable risk management approach is backed by 30 years of field know-how delivered by industry experts who combine skill, precision and swift response to provide clients with the intelligence, technology and risk services needed to confidently travel, protect their employees, assets and reputation, as well as grow their operations anywhere in the world.

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