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Human Trafficking Awareness

Human trafficking is a crime that is sometimes described as "hidden in plain sight" because victims may look like ordinary members of the community. But behind the scenes, they are living a life of modern slavery. They may have entered into the situation under false pretenses and become trapped, or they may have had no choice to become involved.

Victims of human trafficking may not be aware of their rights or even self-identify as victims. Or, in many cases, their fear and trauma may be keeping them from seeking the help they desperately need. That’s where people like you come in. Vulnerable people need others in the community to look out for them and act on their behalf. Ordinary citizens can be the eyes and ears that alert law enforcement to the operations of traffickers.

As professionals in the hospitality and travel industry, we can play a crucial role in preventing human trafficking. Victims are often sold in hotel rooms and transported via airlines, commercial buses and the on-demand economy.


OUR PARTNERS: THE CODE of conduct AND PACT 
 

ALHI is a proud member and endorser of The Code and supporter of PACT.

The Code, short for "The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism", is an initiative with the mission to provide awareness, tools and support to the tourism industry to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. When your company signs The Code, it makes a commitment to do what it can to put an end to the commercial sexual exploitation of children. JOIN THE CODE

PACT, which stands for "Protect All Children from Trafficking", is on a mission to protect every child’s right to grow up free from child sexual exploitation and trafficking through education, legislative advocacy and partnerships. PACT empowers youth and communities, advocates for policy change, and develops strong and sustainable partnerships to educate and raise awareness on child human trafficking. SIGN UP TO PACT

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You can make a difference.

Gifts from individuals, just like you, are crucial to our work in ending this form of modern day exploitation.

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Human Trafficking Blogs

10 Most-Read European ALHI Insider Stories in 2025 Dec 02
Industry Updates

10 Most-Read European ALHI Insider Stories in 2025

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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the European ALHI Insider newsletter in 2025. 1. Connecting the Dots: Food & Beverage Costs, Trends 2. Work with Hotels to Manage Rising F&B Costs 3. New U.S. Budget Yields Wins, Losses for Travel, Hospitality; 'Shoes…

Shedding Light on Human Trafficking Sep 13
The Code

Shedding Light on Human Trafficking

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the spring edition of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

Sister Kathleen Bryant Devoted to Aiding Human Trafficking Survivors Oct 12
The Code

Sister Kathleen Bryant Devoted to Aiding Human Trafficking Survivors

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the summer edition of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

Industries Come Together to Battle Human Trafficking Jul 11
The Code

Industries Come Together to Battle Human Trafficking

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There is a cause that brings together business heavyweights such as the ground transportation industry, the national passenger railroad company, rideshare service Uber and a network of 250,000 convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations across the United States: putting…

Authorities Continue Fight Against Human Trafficking Jan 15
The Code

Authorities Continue Fight Against Human Trafficking

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Because human trafficking is a complex issue with roots in inequality, the U.S. federal government continues to find new ways to combat it. The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, available to all U.S. states, is continually updated to reflect the ways traffickers…

Dawn’s Place Provides Path to Recovery for Human Trafficking Victims Jan 12
The Code

Dawn’s Place Provides Path to Recovery for Human Trafficking Victims

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Like all cities, Philadelphia struggles with crime. The Pennsylvania metropolis, home to 1.5 million residents, has taken a new tack to address prostitution in the 21st century. In 2004, state legislators passed Act 105, which expanded the legal definition of human trafficking to…