AHLA statement on the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act

No Room for Trafficking 2024

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today regarding the introduction of the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a certification program for businesses that train their employees to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking.

Tristan Gadsby

Co-founder & CEO

Tristan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alliants and spends his time helping some of the world’s most respected luxury hotel, travel and retail brands deliver exceptional customer experiences. Millions of users around the globe use Alliants technology as guests of the world’s most luxurious hotels and brands.

Kevin Carey

Interim President & CEO, Senior Executive Vice President & COO

Kevin Carey serves as AHLA’s interim president & CEO and senior executive vice president & chief operating officer. He works closely with AHLA’s board and executive team to lead the association, which represents more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. 

Pascal Burg

Director

Pascal is a Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company based in the Paris office and co-leads EDC's Travel Payments Practice globally. He has been with Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) since 1999 and has worked in the London, Sydney, and San Francisco offices. Pascal has managed a large number of strategic planning, marketing strategy and implementation projects for clients including issuers, acquirers, payment networks, and large merchants such as airlines, hotels, rail operators, etc.

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