Battling Human Trafficking in Hotels

Crime Stoppers is partnering with several provincial hotel associations to combat human trafficking. The “Not in Our Hotel” program was already available in Alberta, but is now expanded into B.C. Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. 

"Hotels are on the front lines of this crisis, and with the right training, we can make a difference," said Tracy Douglas-Blowers, President & CEO, Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association which is leading the campaign. "By ensuring every hotel employee understands the signs of human trafficking and knows how to respond, we are taking a stand as an industry to say: not in our hotels."

Every hotel employee in the five provinces is encouraged to undergo the online training, which teaches them to recognize, respond and report behaviour linked to human trafficking and exploitation.

The training includes:

• Online courses for hotel employees, with certificates of completion. 
• Posters and reference materials for quick on-the-job reminders.
• Guides for hotel owners and managers to implement policies and best practices.
  
  

“Our Canadian hotels and their staff are known around the world for their incredible hospitality, but when it comes to human trafficking, we want criminals to know they're not welcome,” says Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Executive Director Linda Annis. “The victims of human trafficking need our help, and anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers can make a real difference. Please speak up, because the victims cannot.”

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