About The Travel Resident
Geopolitical Risk Intelligence for Travel Agents
We are clearly in an era of “permacrisis,” where the line between international politics and travel logistics is slowly disappearing. From the most recent airspace closures in the Middle East to the wobbly rollout of EU Entry/Exit System and drone sightings closing European airports. All in a span of a couple of months.
It has probably been one of the busiest and most stressful times behind the scenes, as the unpredictability of tourism and travel during these testing times has affected many clients and their travel plans, costing you commissions in lost bookings.
These couple of weeks of travel disruption, in particular, are a reminder that as travel professionals, you are no longer just booking trips but navigating a global minefield.
“It’s always better to have the foresight, rather than the hindsight.”
The Travel Resident is a specialised intelligence briefing designed to give travel agents, travel advisors, tour operators, and frequent travellers a decisive edge.
Led by Dr Andreja Bogdanovski, I provide PhD-level analysis of the geopolitical shifts affecting aviation, border security, and traveller safety.
Why Subscribe and who it’s for?
Standard travel advisories are primarily government-led, too bureaucratic, and lack much context and nuance.
The Travel Resident focuses on the impact of travel uncertainty on your clients and informs you about what is likely to happen. I support your Duty of Care processes by providing proactive, high-confidence risk assessments and context.1
Free subscribers get The Deep Dive: One critical topic, decoded, weekly. Analysis of a single, high-stakes geopolitical issue, translated into actionable intel for your business.
Paid Members also get the “Horizon Scan”, a weekly roundup briefing which is packed with up-to-date, curated information on developments affecting travel, plus my informed analysis and actionable insights, covering questions like: How likely is it that the war in Iran will continue? Are we seeing easing of airspace restrictions any time soon?
Actionable Travel Risk Insights: Clear, probabilistic language (e.g. Highly Likely, Realistic Possibility) that you can use to brief your clients with confidence.
Conflict Zones & Airspace Analysis: Expert forecasts on regional tensions (e.g. the Iran-Israel corridor) and their impact on flight paths.
Regulatory Intelligence: Deep dives into digital borders and regulatory shifts such as the introduction of UK ETA, EU ETIAS.
Human Connection: In a world of AI chatbots, get nuanced insights from a human expert who understands the “why” behind the news.
Additional benefits include the ability to post questions, comment, and engage with the community of professionals, as well as unlimited access to all past subscriber-only briefings, saving you hours of research.
By becoming a paid subscriber, you will be able to up your game and feel on top of developments with the highly sought-after information your clients look for – knowledge, navigation support, and more business.
Whether you’re an independent travel agent (with or without a host agency) or a travel counsellor, I help you navigate the increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory landscape affecting travel.
Subscribing as a Team? Get your whole agency on the same page. Group subscriptions offer a 20% discount for 2 or more members, ensuring your entire team has the foresight to navigate global risk together.
You don’t need to work in the travel industry to find this relevant. The Travel Resident is also for frequent travellers, digital nomads, and aviation enthusiasts who feel the impact of world events, including how and where we can travel.
Who is Andreja Bogdanovski, PhD?
I am a UK-based security analyst with over 15 years of experience decoding global volatility, read globally by policymakers, diplomats, and analysts.
My goal is to bridge the gap between global politics and the practical needs of the travel industry.
Academic Authority: I hold a PhD in Intelligence and Security Studies (University of Buckingham) and an MA in International Peace and Security from the War Studies Department at King’s College London.
Regional Expertise: My background as a journalist and analyst on political European and global security, focusing heavily on the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, with a specialised lens on the impact of religious diplomacy and state-based conflict.
Strategic Foresight: I have developed realistic security scenarios for governments, international organisations, and private firms, helping them protect their interests against micro and macro-level threats.
Media Voice: You may have seen my analysis on the BBC World Service, Al-Jazeera, TRT, and in major European publications like The Tablet, Church Times, The Kyiv Post and others.
Consulting & Bespoke Briefings
If you require more than a newsletter, such as 1-to-1 discussion and direct access, I also offer bespoke consulting services.
You can message me directly here on Substack or use the “Get in touch” form (below) to discuss how my expertise can support your business.
Get in Touch
Readers/subscribers: The best way to reach me is by replying to any newsletter email. I see every reply in my inbox!
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For consulting and other queries, please reach out by submitting your question here.
Join a community of professionals who refuse to be blindsided by the next global shift.
by Andreja Bogdanovski
Geopolitics and travel risk insights
Founder, The Travel Resident
Note: The Travel Resident provides geopolitical analysis for informational purposes only. While I aim for the highest accuracy, global events are unpredictable and subject to rapid change. This content does not constitute travel, legal, or security advice. Final travel decisions and all ‘Duty of Care’ obligations remain with the relevant professionals and the traveller.
