Business travel is not more or less dangerous, but people who travel on business tend to be preoccupied with appointments, directions and preparing for meetings. It also exposes travelers to areas where crimes are committed more often such as nightclubs, downtown areas, banks, ex pat restaurants and other high profile spots. But cheer up, the chances of being kidnapped and returned home safe are the least of your worries. You could end up dead without even being kidnapped, extorted or waylaid. Cardiac arrest is the second most likely reason.
Tropical diseases are the third.
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