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Human trafficking is one of the darkest issues our industry faces — and the people fighting it deserve more attention.

I spoke with Noel Thomas, CEO of Darkwatch, about how his company uses AI-driven digital intelligence to help hotels identify trafficking risks, flag organized crime, and support safer environments for guests and staff. Noel shares the personal story that pushed him into this work, the global scale of the problem, and why technology must play a larger role in protecting hotels and communities.

On #NoVacancyNews, Noel explains how Darkwatch integrates into existing PMS workflows, how it helps brands meet the rising "standard of care" in litigation, and why collaboration between hotels, banks, and global agencies is essential.

Key Insights:

🛑 How AI identifies trafficking risks, fugitives, violent felons, and organized crime 💡 Why trafficking continues even in high-visibility environments 📊 How Darkwatch builds criminal intelligence networks across industries 🏨 Why hotels must raise their "standard of care" to reduce legal exposure ⚙️ How the system matches threats during check-in in milliseconds 👥 Why front-desk staff should never be put in dangerous situations 📍 Why geographic threat profiles vary — and how AI adapts

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