International travellers are increasingly prioritising security extraction and real-time intelligence, according to the Global Rescue Spring 2026 Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey. The survey, which gathered responses from over 1,200 participants, highlights significant differences in risk perception across genders and between US-based and non-US-based travellers.

The survey found that 77% of respondents consider security extraction services important when travelling internationally. Notably, 53% of women rated extraction as very important, compared to 38% of men, indicating a higher risk sensitivity among female travellers. Geographic differences were also evident, with 50% of non-US-based travellers viewing extraction services as very important, compared to 43% of US-based respondents.

Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, noted, "Extraction is no longer viewed as an extreme or niche capability; it's becoming a baseline expectation for serious international travellers."

Real-time security intelligence also plays a crucial role in travel decisions, with 81% of respondents stating it would increase their willingness to travel to foreign or remote destinations. Women and non-US-based travellers again showed greater responsiveness to risk mitigation tools.

Global Rescue has reported a 30% increase in security membership purchases this year, reflecting the growing demand for professional travel risk management services. The survey revealed that travellers prioritise physical extraction in response to bodily threats, with 62% selecting it as their top priority.

The findings underscore that demand for security services is highly contextual, influenced by situational risks such as high-risk destinations and inadequate emergency response infrastructure

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