The Definitive Handbook in Travel Security for Business and Leisure

Hamburg, Germany, January 22, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Travel Security Handbook, a definitive guide in travel security for business and leisure is now available in bookstores in print (ISBN 978-3-7392-9966-2) and as eBook (ISBN 978-3-7392-9967-9). Security expert Sven Leidel provides a comprehensive guide covering major global travel risks and recommended safety measures for business and leisure trips, from a European perspective and approach.

Born in Germany and a former member of the German military police, Sven has gained extensive protection and security expertise from more than 25 years of industry and professional experience. He has operated in numerous foreign assignments and projects in Europe, North America, Latin America as well as parts of Asia. Sven’s extensive direct experience gained from his various professional roles and living in Europe provides a valuable perspective to global travel security from a more conservative, European approach.

In a professionally sound and concise way, author Sven Leidel explores a range of global travel security concerns when travelling on business and leisure, covering topics such as:

What is travel security?

What do companies and employers need to be aware of?

What risks are business and leisure travelers exposed to?

How can they protect themselves?

Using case examples and practically-oriented recommendations, this book conveys fundamental aspects of professional corporate security organization and creates a solid foundation for security-conscious behavior when traveling - not only in high-risk countries.

This comprehensive handbook is suitable for both aspiring security decision-makers and for security-conscious travelers. It should be part of every business and leisure traveler’s standard repertoire.

About the Author

Sven Leidel was born in 1968 in Hamburg, Germany. As a former member of the German military police, he has been dealing with the topic of protection and security since 1988.

Today he is involved in various national and international security and professional associations in advisory and executive functions. He is a well-known professional lecturer and trainer, facilitator and specialist author, security consultant and expert in the field of travel security. In addition, he is particularly active in the specialist area of ‘protection of exposed persons at risk’.

Sven’s long-time customers include many major national and international companies, multinational corporations and insurance companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, non-governmental organizations, exposed private individuals, family offices and family foundations as well as entrepreneurial families and high net worth individuals.