Hotel Safety Red Flags: Empowering Every Team Member to Spot the Signs
Hotel Safety Depends on Back-of-House Awareness Human trafficking awareness training is crucial in hospitality — but too often it focuses only on the front desk. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and other back‑of‑house teams routinely enter guest spaces where subtle signs may first appear. January, which marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month, is the perfect time to shift that imbalance and ensure every hotel employee understands their role in spotting red flags and reporting concerns. 📌 ICYMI: Check out our article on the foundational signs every team member should know: Human Trafficking Prevention Month Overview Red Flags Every Back-of-House Team Member Should Know Back-of-house teams like housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance spend more time in guest areas than any other department. This gives them a unique opportunity to recognize early signs of human trafficking or unsafe activity that might otherwise go unnoticed. Here are common indicators that team members should be aware of when