Human trafficking is a crime that thrives in secrecy—and too often, that secrecy unfolds in places we least expect, including within the hospitality industry. In this eye-opening presentation, Tom Ruck, Senior Engagement Manager for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, will shine a spotlight on the realities of human trafficking in America and its troubling intersections with hotels and lodging facilities.

Attendees will learn to identify the subtle indicators of both labor and sex trafficking, understand how traffickers exploit hotels as venues, and gain actionable steps to prevent, detect, and report suspected cases. Drawing on DHS’s latest research, survivor insights, and real-world case studies, this session offers more than awareness—it delivers a call to action.

Whether you're a general manager, front desk associate, housekeeper, or part of the executive team, this training is vital. Empower your team to be the first line of defense in safeguarding victims and protecting your brand. Because when we recognize the signs, we can change lives.