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Hotels train teams to spot human trafficking and other suspicious activity. Training alone doesn't solve the handoff problem. #NoVacancyNews

I talk with Georgine Muntz (CEO) and Patty Jefferson (Chief Revenue Officer) at Visual Matrix about building reporting into the workflow so staff can act fast without leaving their job to go hunt down a manager.

🧠 Georgine says customers asked for better tracking and reporting of suspicious activity on property, including human trafficking
🧾 She points out the gap: training ends with "report it to your manager," but real life turns that into a paper form or a forgotten conversation
🧹 They build a quick "suspicious activity" alert so a housekeeper or maintenance tech can tap a button, add a note, take a photo if relevant, and move on
🔁 Patty emphasizes shift continuity: the alert carries forward so the next shift stays informed instead of starting cold
🌍 We talk language barriers and how tech can help with translation so details don't get lost
🚨 They already include a panic button inside the same application
🚬 The beta users pushed it beyond trafficking: smoking in rooms, pets, and other issues where you need documentation and follow-through