More Than One Million Anti-Human Trafficking Trainings Completed by Hotel Industry Employees
WASHINGTON, DC – The AHLA Foundation proudly announced today that Foundation-funded human trafficking awareness trainings have been completed more than one million times by hotel employees across the industry. Developed by Marriott International and administered by PACT (previously known as ECPAT-USA), the trainings are part of an industry-wide initiative to help hotel employees recognize and report signs of potential on-property human trafficking. The hospitality industry is uniquely positioned to disrupt human trafficking, and employee training play a critical role in prevention efforts.
There are two available courses – Your Role in Preventing Human Trafficking: Recognize the Signs and Recognize and Respond: Addressing Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry for Associates and Managers. This training milestone is in addition to many multi-faceted anti-trafficking efforts by AHLA members.
This accomplishment comes on the heels of the AHLA Foundation's 2023 No Room for Trafficking Summit last month, where the AHLA Foundation awarded grants from the No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund to four community-based organizations – a first for the hospitality sector. The fund has grown to more than $3.5 million since last year, and the AHLA Foundation will match contributions up to $5 million dollars to achieve its goal of $10 million in total contributions by the end of 2023.
More than one million training programs being completed – alongside the $500,000 in grants awarded to survivor support – mark encouraging trends that demonstrate the industry's influence and the power of partnership. There is no finish line – we know we have a long way to go, but it's clear that awareness and education are critical to chipping away at this global issue. Anna Blue, President of AHLA Foundation
About the AHLA Foundation
The AHLA Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, works to inspire, support, and advance the people who make this industry strong. To elevate the industry and continuously nurture a culture of professional growth and belonging, the Foundation connects prospective employees with new career pathways and provides educational programs and resources to support their professional growth. The Foundation is funded by grants and charitable contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to support individuals seeking opportunities to thrive in the hotel and lodging industry. Learn more at www.ahlafoundation.org.
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EYES ON TRAFFICKING
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ABOUT PBJ LEARNING
PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.
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