DEFINITION: Safety procedures are a set of guidelines used to ensure a condition of protection from risks of danger or injury. Safety Reference. (n.d.). definition of security. Retrieved August 14, 2011, from http://freeoxforddictionaries.com/definition/safetySUMMARY: Over the past few decades the world itself has faced multiple terrorist threats and terrorist attacks. While there are other concerns to consider when traveling abroad on business, terrorism and its many facets deserve special attention. Rittichainuwat and Chakraborty (2009) conducted research to see what many people perceive as a risk when traveling. The research focused on Thailand more than other locations, it is still plausible that the information found could be applied to any location. According to Rittichainuwat and Chakraborty (2009), “terrorism prefers the use of premeditated violence, or the threat of violence by organized groups against civilians or unarmed military personnel, in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives.” It was found that despite low travel costs, the vast majority of respondents in this study “would not neglect personal safety,” which included both frequent travelers and first-time travelers (Rittichainuwat & Chakraborty, 2009). Dr. Rittichainuwat is an associate professor at Siam University, Thailand. He has written a book in over twenty-five professional journal articles and presentations. Furthermore, in 2004, Dr. Rittichainuwat won the best paper award at the second APacCHRIE conference and the sixth biennial conference on tourism in Asia. His partner, Dr. Chakraborty, earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. In 2003, Dr. Chakraborty became an associate professor of... middle of paper... a little prayer for God's blessing and protection during the journey. When I arrive at my destination, I pray for the room and place where I will live and work. Finally, when I returned home to the United States, I give praise and blessings to God for another safe trip. REFERENCES: Anonymous Bibliography. (2011). Hotel safety tips for business trips or holidays. Road & Travel, 23(1.1), N_A.A Safe travel abroad. (n.d.). Welcome to Travel.State.Gov. Retrieved August 14, 2011, from http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.htmlRittichainuwat, B., & Chakraborty, G. (2009). Perceived travel risks related to terrorism and disease: the case of Thailand. TOURISM MANAGEMENT, 30(3), 410-418. doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2008.08.001 Terrorism and political/civil unrest top list of business travel concerns. (2011). Bioterrorism Week, , 908.