Hearing on Human Trafficking in the Travel and Tourism Industry
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The briefing serves as a public record of government and private sector collaboration to address human trafficking risks in hotels, airlines, and ride-sharing services, which informs future legislative and industry safety standards.
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Travel and Tourism Industry
Companies in this sector are evaluating and implementing safety protocols to identify and prevent human trafficking.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency coordinates federal efforts to combat trafficking through initiatives like the Blue Campaign.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The briefing took place on May 7, 2018, in Room 485 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The session was a joint effort between the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Congressional Trafficking Caucus.
- The discussion focused on the intersection of human trafficking and the travel/tourism industry.
- Participants included representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Uber, Airbnb, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and ECPAT-USA.
- The Helsinki Commission is a U.S. government agency established in 1976 to monitor OSCE commitments, particularly human rights.
Why It Matters
The briefing serves as a public record of government and private sector collaboration to address human trafficking risks in hotels, airlines, and ride-sharing services, which informs future legislative and industry safety standards.
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Private-Public Collaboration
The inclusion of major tech-based travel platforms like Uber and Airbnb alongside traditional hospitality associations indicates a shift toward involving digital service providers in anti-trafficking efforts.
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