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FocusPoint International Launches Global Consumer Travel Plan

FocusPoint International | June 16, 2022

FocusPoint International Launches
On June 15, FocusPoint International, a market-leading global assistance company, announced launch of its CAP Tripside Assistance (CAP) service plan at their recent ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating their new 22, 000 square foot South Florida headquarters and Crisis Response Center (CRC) located in Plantation, Fla.

The launch of this domestic travel protection package under CAP for vacations and excursions for Americans traveling within the USA is a result of the success of their international service plan. CAP offers advanced, international and domestic travel assistance and immediate response to stranded, in-crisis travelers
or those encountering merely the threat of crisis.

“Our goal is simple: to encourage international and domestic travel, and give peace of mind and security that allows our customers to enjoy the moment, create memories, and connect with the cultures and places they’ve planned for, We’ve long enjoyed success in servicing corporations and are now in a position to expand our market share by reaching leisure consumers all around the globe.”

-Greg Pearson, founder and CEO of FocusPoint International and CAP

CAP is fully indemnified by Lloyd’s of London. It is a full-service international and domestic travel protection for Americans traveling within the USA. It provides medical, and security assistance plans to cover different situations, either for short or extended periods, including, but not limited to:
  • 24/7 unlimited live assistance with the Crisis Response Center (CRC) Assistance Hotline
  • Destination-based health, safety and security information via the CAP Advantage app
  • Home hospital of choice medical evacuations
  • Referrals to medical and legal experts, language interpreters, legal services, and prescription advice and assistance
  • Security evacuation services due to riots, strikes, civil commotion and more
  • Vehicle return for those requiring immediate evacuation back to their country of origin
  • Support for lost luggage or critical documents such as passports or visas
  • Hospital-to-hospital transfers and mandatory quarantine expense coverage due to COVID-19
  • Mortal remains repatriation services to your country of origin
FocusPoint was founded in 2011 and has served over 13 million customers across its network. It has been the choice of corporations, their C-suites, government dignitaries and other entities. They have 19 offices on five different continents and over 5, 000 proprietary and affiliate personnel in medical, security and crisis services.

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