Travel Assist Network Announces Partnership with Blue Water Big Game
Leading source of world-class hunting and fishing trips now offers the Air Rescue Card™.
Austin, TX, October 19, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Travel Assist Network, a leading provider of travel-related emergency services, introduced the Air Rescue Card specifically designed for the sporting clients of Bluewaterbiggame.com. Long considered one of the nation’s premiere big game outfitters and sport fishing resources, Bluewaterbiggame.com has begun to offer the Air Rescue Card™ for hunters and anglers who want security and freedom from financial stresses that may come from unpredictable medical and travel emergencies.
BWBG President and CEO Phil Whittemore has been a professional sport fisher and avid hunter for over 25 years. During that time, he has experienced first hand the unfortunate dangers that often are paired with remote areas and unpredictable wildlife.
“I have a great appreciation for safety and put that into practice for each and every trip I offer. I strongly recommend a medical evacuation plan for all of my customers who value their life and loved ones. I know of no other coverage that is more effective or more comprehensive than The Air Rescue Card™,” Whittemore said.
The Air Rescue Card™ was launched by Travel Assist Network as an affordable membership program that provides 24-hour medical assistance, evacuation, and critical information services to sports men and women anywhere in the world. Medical capabilities in remote hunt and fish locations can be minimal at best and non-existence in many cases. Tim Prero, president and CEO of Travel Assist Network, has personally piloted several successful evacuation missions involving hunting accidents.
“As is the case for any medical emergency, response time is paramount when it comes to hunting or fishing accidents. Usually the best places to hunt and fish are uninhabitable and therefore, there is no great need for medical care. That is of course, unless you are a hunter or fisherman. The Air Rescue Card is your guardian angel as it is a single, dependable, source for life-saving emergency services such as a life flight back to civilization,” Prero said.
According to International Hunter Education, since the year 2000 over 900 men and women world wide have died as a direct result of hunting accidents. Over 24,000 hunters required medical emergency assistance during that same time span. Anglers have also experience a high rate of accidents, deaths and emergencies as well. Fishing remains the single most dangerous occupation in the US and world wide. An astounding 24,000 boats require assistance and over 400 fishers die or will go missing in ponds, lakes and oceans each year.
Annual memberships to the Air Rescue Card program start at US$235 for individuals. A single 14 day trip can cost as little as $75. Without membership to a program like the Air Rescue Card™, travelers can expect to pay as much as US$150,000 for a medical evacuation. The average cost is near US$50,000. Generally, trip insurance and health insurance plans only cover the cost of transport to the nearest suitable medical facility.
In contrast, travelers with the Air Rescue Card™ will be evacuated to the hospital of their choice, regardless of medical necessity, as long as they are stable enough to be transported with the support of the company’s trained medical flight crews and state-of-the-art air ambulance equipment.
Travel Assist Network offers the following comprehensive services at per-trip rates starting as low as US$75 Services include:
• 24-hour emergency medical hotline
• Worldwide medical evacuation
• Medical monitoring/consultation
• Transport service to specialty hospital
• Trip cancellation
• Visa, passport and immunization requirements
• Loss or theft of baggage, documents recovery and compensation
• Emergency cash for medical or dental expenses
• Lost prescription replacement/shipping
• Guarantee of hospital admission
• Language translation
Individual and group hunters and fisherman can sign-up for the program and receive the Air Rescue Card™ directly at www.travelassistnetwork.com
About Travel Assist Network
Travel Assist Network is a global emergency services network providing medical assistance, evacuation, and critical information services to business and leisure travelers anytime, anywhere. As a single, direct and dependable source for life-saving, emergency services, Travel Assist Network gives members the confidence and freedom to do more and see more of the world without compromise. For more information, see www.travelassistnetwork.com
About Bluewaterbiggame.com
Blue Water Big Game is recognized as one of the world’s most successful and reliable outfitters specializing in exotic trophy game hunts and fishing expeditions. Whether you are looking to hunt black bear in Alaska, Cape Buffalo in Africa or land a monster Marlin in Mexico, Bluewaterbiggame.com will exceed your every expectation. Please contact Phil Whittemore for more information at www.bluewaterbiggame.com.
Travel Assist Network™, Air Rescue Card™ and the Travel Assist Network™ logo are trademarks of Travel Assist Network, Inc. All other trademarks herein are properties of their respective owners.
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BWBG President and CEO Phil Whittemore has been a professional sport fisher and avid hunter for over 25 years. During that time, he has experienced first hand the unfortunate dangers that often are paired with remote areas and unpredictable wildlife.
“I have a great appreciation for safety and put that into practice for each and every trip I offer. I strongly recommend a medical evacuation plan for all of my customers who value their life and loved ones. I know of no other coverage that is more effective or more comprehensive than The Air Rescue Card™,” Whittemore said.
The Air Rescue Card™ was launched by Travel Assist Network as an affordable membership program that provides 24-hour medical assistance, evacuation, and critical information services to sports men and women anywhere in the world. Medical capabilities in remote hunt and fish locations can be minimal at best and non-existence in many cases. Tim Prero, president and CEO of Travel Assist Network, has personally piloted several successful evacuation missions involving hunting accidents.
“As is the case for any medical emergency, response time is paramount when it comes to hunting or fishing accidents. Usually the best places to hunt and fish are uninhabitable and therefore, there is no great need for medical care. That is of course, unless you are a hunter or fisherman. The Air Rescue Card is your guardian angel as it is a single, dependable, source for life-saving emergency services such as a life flight back to civilization,” Prero said.
According to International Hunter Education, since the year 2000 over 900 men and women world wide have died as a direct result of hunting accidents. Over 24,000 hunters required medical emergency assistance during that same time span. Anglers have also experience a high rate of accidents, deaths and emergencies as well. Fishing remains the single most dangerous occupation in the US and world wide. An astounding 24,000 boats require assistance and over 400 fishers die or will go missing in ponds, lakes and oceans each year.
Annual memberships to the Air Rescue Card program start at US$235 for individuals. A single 14 day trip can cost as little as $75. Without membership to a program like the Air Rescue Card™, travelers can expect to pay as much as US$150,000 for a medical evacuation. The average cost is near US$50,000. Generally, trip insurance and health insurance plans only cover the cost of transport to the nearest suitable medical facility.
In contrast, travelers with the Air Rescue Card™ will be evacuated to the hospital of their choice, regardless of medical necessity, as long as they are stable enough to be transported with the support of the company’s trained medical flight crews and state-of-the-art air ambulance equipment.
Travel Assist Network offers the following comprehensive services at per-trip rates starting as low as US$75 Services include:
• 24-hour emergency medical hotline
• Worldwide medical evacuation
• Medical monitoring/consultation
• Transport service to specialty hospital
• Trip cancellation
• Visa, passport and immunization requirements
• Loss or theft of baggage, documents recovery and compensation
• Emergency cash for medical or dental expenses
• Lost prescription replacement/shipping
• Guarantee of hospital admission
• Language translation
Individual and group hunters and fisherman can sign-up for the program and receive the Air Rescue Card™ directly at www.travelassistnetwork.com
About Travel Assist Network
Travel Assist Network is a global emergency services network providing medical assistance, evacuation, and critical information services to business and leisure travelers anytime, anywhere. As a single, direct and dependable source for life-saving, emergency services, Travel Assist Network gives members the confidence and freedom to do more and see more of the world without compromise. For more information, see www.travelassistnetwork.com
About Bluewaterbiggame.com
Blue Water Big Game is recognized as one of the world’s most successful and reliable outfitters specializing in exotic trophy game hunts and fishing expeditions. Whether you are looking to hunt black bear in Alaska, Cape Buffalo in Africa or land a monster Marlin in Mexico, Bluewaterbiggame.com will exceed your every expectation. Please contact Phil Whittemore for more information at www.bluewaterbiggame.com.
Travel Assist Network™, Air Rescue Card™ and the Travel Assist Network™ logo are trademarks of Travel Assist Network, Inc. All other trademarks herein are properties of their respective owners.
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