Empowering hospitality to combat human trafficking
Hotel Shield works directly with hospitality brands, operators, and owners to prevent, detect, and respond to human trafficking.
Research over the last decade shows that the hospitality vertical, through no fault of their own, has a significant problem with human trafficking. Litigators and insurers alike have taken notice, and the risk to the industry is growing at an alarming rate. Yet no solution exists…until now.
Our mission begins with this single, urgent objective: eradicate human trafficking in the hospitality sector.
Once this critical foundation is in place, we’ll expand our same data-driven platform to guard against a wider spectrum of threats. Embracing an all-hazards approach, we aim to provide every client property a comprehensive shield for whatever risk tomorrow brings.
Smarter Tech. Better Solutions. Safer Properties.
What We Do
Prevent
Hotel Shield prepares hospitality staff to identify potential trafficking instances.
Hotel Shield PREVENT is led by experts in counter-human trafficking and enterprise risk management and provides clients with anti-human trafficking assessments, world-class training, and comprehensive compliance program development. Combined, these services help to prevent security threats, including human trafficking, from occurring on property in the first place and thus, reduce risk, build brand value, and enhance safety for all.
Detect
Hotel Shield’s advanced solutions detect even the earliest signs of security threats
Hotel Shield DETECT utilizes facial matching and AI technology to detect suspected security threats on your property.
Respond
Hotel Shield can respond immediately to threats as warranted
Hotel Shield RESPOND utilizes a 24/7 Security Operations Center to investigate suspected incidents and engage the right law enforcement and survivor care contacts based on the location and type of incident.
Insure
Hotel Shield can reduce exposure to potential 3rd party lawsuits
Hotel Shield INSURE is specialized insurance products for the hospitality industry, designed to mitigate risks associated with human trafficking.
Who We Serve
Hospitality Brands
We partner directly with global and boutique hospitality brands to help them safeguard their portfolios, meet compliance goals, and ensure their guests have a safe experience.
Property Owners / REITs
Property Owners and hospitality-focused Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) rely on Hotel Shield to protect asset value, reduce liability exposure, and give investors confidence that every property operates with the highest guest-safety standards.
Property Managers
From third-party operators to in-house management teams, we equip property managers with real-time detection tools, staff training, and security incident workflows that keep daily operations smooth while mitigating risk.
“We now view this as an existential threat to our brand - it may bankrupt the entire operation”
-Senior Executive at Major Hotel Brand
Hotel Shield publishes Comprehensive Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking in Hospitality
Hotel Shield’s paper proposes a holistic framework for the hospitality industry to help deter traffickers, protect guests and employees, assist survivors, and comply with evolving legal and regulatory requirements