Hospitality

Hospitality refers to the provision of accommodations, food, and other services to travelers, tourists, and other guests. Hospitality is a large and diverse industry that includes a range of businesses and organizations, such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other types of accommodation.

The hospitality industry is known for its focus on customer service and providing guests with a high level of comfort and convenience. Hospitality businesses often strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for their guests, and they may offer a variety of amenities and services, such as fitness centers, spas, and recreational facilities.

The hospitality industry is an important contributor to many economies around the world, and it plays a key role in the tourism sector. Hospitality workers, including front desk staff, housekeeping staff, and food and beverage staff, are responsible for ensuring that guests have a pleasant and enjoyable experience during their stay.

 

 

Scottsdale becomes first Arizona city to train staff to identify human trafficking victims – KTAR.com
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Scottsdale becomes first Arizona city to train staff to identify human trafficking victims – KTAR.com

SCOTTSDALE — Popular tourist areas have become a hot spot for human traffickers, making those in Scottsdale vulnerable. “To be honest we’re a hub. We’re a hub for major events and major activities and with that comes illegal sex trade,” said Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther at a press conference on Wednesday. That’s why the…

Man Sentenced to 30+ Years for Sex Trafficking 14-Year-Old, Adult out of Dallas Hotel – Department of Justice
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Man Sentenced to 30+ Years for Sex Trafficking 14-Year-Old, Adult out of Dallas Hotel – Department of Justice

A Dallas man was sentenced today to more than 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a 14-year-old minor and an adult victim, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. A federal jury in Dallas convicted Anthony Lennell Acy, 34, on one count of child sex trafficking and one…

Watford City To Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event – The Roundup
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Watford City To Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event – The Roundup

Every growing community is faced with new issues. The expanding industry and population of western North Dakota has brought about awareness of previously un-addressed types of exploitation. While many have heard of human trafficking, they generally associate it with sex trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purposes of…

Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 
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Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has published its third evaluation report on Norway focusing on human trafficking victims’ access to justice and effective remedies. The report also assesses developments since the publication of GRETA’s second evaluation report on Norway as regards the implementation of the…

Exploitation and Abuse: The Scale and Scope of Human Trafficking in South Eastern Europe
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Exploitation and Abuse: The Scale and Scope of Human Trafficking in South Eastern Europe

Vienna (Austria), 31 May 2022 – Migrants on their way from Asia to Europe are being forced to work in the construction, agriculture, and hospitality sectors by human traffickers who abuse their irregular status and fear of deportation. Children, often exploited by their own family members, are compelled to commit crimes that include pickpocketing, robbery,…

DeliverFund partners with Airbnb to combat human trafficking
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DeliverFund partners with Airbnb to combat human trafficking

The hospitality industry is frequently exploited by human traffickers DeliverFund is a counter-human trafficking member of Airbnb’s Trust & Safety Advisory Coalition (TSAC) DeliverFund uses relevant data and expert analysis to proactively identify human trafficking risk DALLAS, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DeliverFund, a Dallas-based nonprofit intelligence organization that leverages cutting-edge technology to combat human trafficking, announced its…

AG Nessel Hosts Human Trafficking Roundtable to Raise Awareness – Michigan (.gov)
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AG Nessel Hosts Human Trafficking Roundtable to Raise Awareness – Michigan (.gov)

HOLLAND – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined by elected officials and community leaders Friday to educate the public and business owners on the signs of human trafficking, which has the potential to increase as the summer tourism season nears. “Those victimized by traffickers face sexual, physical and emotional abuse – all for the…

The European Commissions’ proposal for an EU due diligence law: our recommendations addressing its current shortcomings
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The European Commissions’ proposal for an EU due diligence law: our recommendations addressing its current shortcomings

In February 2022, we shared our initial reaction to the EU Commissions’ proposal for a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law. We have now released our comprehensive analysis and recommendations for addressing the proposal’s shortcomings. Rocio Domingo-Ramos, Business and Human Rights Policy and Research Officer, shares how we believe the proposal can be…