{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ending Human Trafficking","title":"358 – Beyond the Front Desk: Empowering Hotel Staff Against Trafficking","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2185,"description":"Michael Dominguez joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how the hospitality industry can move beyond discomfort to become a powerful force in preventing human trafficking through intentional cultural change and staff empowerment.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/2kniCIaa21g\n\n \nMichael Dominguez\nMichael Dominguez is the President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), where he leads a global sales organization of nearly 80 professionals across 26 offices worldwide, serving as a trusted partner for meeting and event professionals seeking the best independent luxury properties and experiences. With over 30 years of experience in luxury meetings and events, Michael holds the Certified Hospitality Sales Executive (CHSE) credential and has earned multiple accolades for his leadership. He is an active and influential member of several industry associations, including serving as Past Chairman of Meeting Professionals International's (MPI) International Board and co-chairing Meetings Mean Business. Michael has been recognized among the \"Top 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry\" and \"50 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.\" In 2025, he received the ASAE Global Association Visionary Award. Under his leadership, ALHI has become a leader in anti-trafficking efforts within the hospitality industry, earning the Freedom Award for their commitment to this cause.\nKey Points\n\n \tThe hospitality industry lost critical ground during the pandemic when hotels shifted to mobile check-in and bypassed front desks, which had been a primary checkpoint for identifying potential trafficking situations.\n \tTraining hotel staff to recognize trafficking signs includes looking for unusual requests like multiple room keys, excessive towels and linens, extended \"do not disturb\" signs beyond 24 hours, and implementing wellness checks within that timeframe.\n \tMajor hotel brands and management companies are now required to participate in American Hotel Lodging Association's...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xWqg-xgg5mSOF8tQInFzWyL4peksFHIxGXhrbQ4TxT4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZWQ2/NGM5NWMwNTJhNjEw/YWQ2N2YyZDY5MWFj/NTRhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}