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• Sex Trafficked as a Minor, Woman says Seattle-Area Hotels, Craigslist Complicit, Q13 Fox News, Dec. 6, 2019
• How the Hotel Industry is Responding to Sex Trafficking, SMU The Daily Campus, Dec. 6, 2019
• AAHOA and BEST continue the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Today's Hotelier, Dec. 1, 2019
• Hoola Na Pua Holds Inaugural Campaign for a Safer Community in Partnership with Tourism Industry, Pacific Business News, Nov. 8, 2019
• Hawaii Visitor Industry Event Focuses on Sex Trafficking, The Garden Island, Nov. 7, 2019
• Hawaii Visitor Industry Event Focuses on Sex Trafficking, The New Canaan Advertiser, Nov. 6, 2019
• Sex Trafficking a Big Concern to Tourism Authority, Honolulu Star Advertiser, Nov. 5, 2019
• Training Recognizes Key Role Hotel Industry Could Play in Cracking Down on Sex Trafficking, Hawaii News Now, Nov. 4, 2019
• Local Hotel Industry Receives Training in Human Trafficking Prevention, WTAW News Talk Radio, Oct. 16, 2019
• Governor, First Lady in Atlanta to Help Combat Human Trafficking, CBS News 46, Oct. 2, 2019
• Randolph County Tourism Group Tackles Human Trafficking, Fox News 8, Sept. 30, 2019
• Tourism Development Authority Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking, The Courier-Tribune, Sept. 27, 2019
• ​King County Considers Sex Trafficking Awareness Training for Uber, Lyft Drivers, KING 5 News, Sept. 9, 2019
• Moving Human Trafficking Awareness Beyond the Travel Industry's Front Lines, Business Travel News, Aug. 6, 2019
• G6 Hospitality Partners With ECPAT-USA to Combat Human Trafficking, Lodging Magazine, Aug. 6, 2019
• Uber Drivers Get Human Trafficking Prevention Training, KIRO News Radio, the Tom & Curley Show, July 31, 2019
• Hotels Recognize UN's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Asian Hospitality Magazine, July 31, 2019
• New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in Maryland Hotels, Hotel Online, July 19, 2019
• Maryland hotels join effort to stop human trafficking, The Herald-Mail, July 18, 2019
• MHLA Teams with BEST to Fight Human Trafficking, Hotel Business Magazine, July 18, 2019
• My Place takes stand against human trafficking,  Aberdeen News, July 5, 2019
• AHLA, AAHOA Launch "No Room for Trafficking" Campaign, Asian Hospitality, July 3, 2017
• Hotel Association Strengthens Resolve Against Trafficking with Campaign, Associations Now, July 2, 2019
• Using the Newest Technology & Training Can Make Hotels Safer, Hotel News Resource, June 6, 2019
• Watching for warning signs: Seattle businesses train to prevent human trafficking, KING 5 News, May 17, 2019
• Hotels Can Fight Trafficking, Dallas Morning News, May 17, 2019
• SeaTac hotel used for sex trafficking, KIRO 7 News, May 16, 2019
• A Blind Eye, NW Lawyer Magazine, May 12, 2019
• Human Trafficking Awareness Training to Hotel Members, Business Travel News, May 8, 2019 
• Trying to Halt Human Trafficking, AAHOA Undertakes Initiatives to Help Train Hotel Employees and Increase Awareness, Hotel Interactive, May 6, 2019
• Safe Jobs Collaborative, KONG TV Morning News, May 3, 2019
• Microsoft Podcast: Women in Business and Technology, April 15, 2019
• Look, Listen--and Stop! Staff Training to Identify Human Trafficking is the First Step Toward Fighting It, Hotel Business Magazine, April 7, 2019
• Unity and Equality Highlight Champion Awards in Seattle as Women Business Leaders Honored, GeekWire, April 5, 2019
• Champions for Women Honored in Seattle, TAKE 5, KING 5 TV, April 5, 2019
• Texas Hotels Take Lead, Dallas Morning News, Mar. 7, 2019
• GeekWire Bash Impact Partners 2019: Check out these incredible non-profit partners at today's giant geek festival, GeekWire, Mar. 7, 2019
• ​Hotels, Airlines and Tech Companies Must Stop Harboring Sex Traffickers, Dallas Morning News, Feb. 24, 2019
• Solution to Prevent Human Trafficking Free for 6,500 Washington Association Members, Green Lodging News, Feb. 12, 2019
• Slavery Could be Happening at your Work, and you Would Never Know, My Northwest, Jan. 30, 2019
• A Partial Solution to Human Trafficking, South Sound Business, Jan. 30, 2019
• Mar Brettmann Interview on Seattle's Morning News, KIRO 97.3 FM, Jan. 29, 2019
• The Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation is partnering with the nonprofit Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking, Modern Restaurant Management, Jan. 28, 2019
  Trucking Can Help Fight Human Trafficking, Transport Topics, Jan. 25, 2019
• Three Ways Hoteliers can Fight Child Sex Trafficking, Lodging Magazine, Jan. 23, 2019
• ​Hotels and Associations Observe Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Asian Hospitality Magazine, Jan. 16, 2019
• Solution to Prevent Human Trafficking is Now Free for Washington Hospitality Businesses, Puget Sound Business Journal, Jan. 15, 2019
• Jobs Must be Part of the Solution to Human Trafficking,
  ​The Hill, Jan. 12, 2019
• AAHOA Tackles Human Trafficking In Texas, Today's Hotelier, Jan. 2, 2019
• "AAHOA Northwest Charity Golf Tourament Raises Over $100,000" Today's Hotelier, Sept. 4, 2018
• "AAHOA and BEST Expand Partnership to Combat Human Trafficking" Today's Hotelier, Aug. 30, 2018
• ​"Motel Management Company Denied Insurance Coverage for Sex Trafficking Lawsuit: Showing a Bigger Need for Employee Training" Lodging Magazine, June 14, 2018
• "Fighting for Freedom with Dr. Mar Brettmann, Executive Director of Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking" Podcast at The School for Humanity, June 12, 2018
• "Washington State Patrol Begins Human Trafficking Campaign" KING  5 News, March 2, 2018.
• "Truckers Against Trafficking launches ATA-supported campaign" American Journal of Transportation, February 22, 2018.
• "Today’s Pickup: Truckers Against Trafficking launches new campaign to stop 'inhuman practices of sex traffickers'" Freightwaves, February 2018.
• Nero, Mark Edward. "Port of Seattle takes steps to combat human trafficking." American Shipper, January 11, 2018.
• "Port of Seattle Expands Its Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking." AviationPros, January 11, 2018.
• "Port of Seattle Expands its Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking" January 10, 2018. The Tukwila Reporter​
• "Selling Girls: Signs of Sex Trafficking." King5 Live, November 9, 2017.

• Brettmann, Mar, PhD. "The Perfect Storm for Hotel Owners." Today's Hotelier, October 2017.
• Mirfendereski, Taylor. "Hotel staff on the front lines of sex trafficking fight." King5 News, October 23, 2017.
• Esola, Louise. "The hospitality industry's lurking liability." Business Insurance, August 7, 2017.
• "Episode 2: Human Trafficking: Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking." The 10th Podcast.
• Newberry, Bryce and Heather Graf. "2 Arrested After Sending Disturbing Texts on Flight from Seattle." KING5 News, August 3, 2017.
• ​"Bianca Morales-Egan: Interview with a Relationship-Builder." CEASE Network Spotlight Series, June 1, 2017.
• "Human Trafficking: In Plain Sight." 2017 Women in the World Summit. April 2017.
• Television Interview with Dr. Mar Brettmann and Marin Stewart. "Ending Human Trafficking, one hotel at a time." New Day Northwest, March 6, 2017.
• "Proclamation continues county's commitment to end human trafficking." Multnomah County, December 18, 2016.
• Brettmann, Mar, PhD. "Inhospitable to Human Trafficking." Today's Hotelier, December 1, 2016.
• "Pushing the Boundaries: Tech and Sex Workers." Oregon Business, November 4, 2016.
• "Calling on KCBA Members to Help End Sex Trafficking." King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin, November 2016.
• "Ex-Amazon manager sentenced for role in internet prostitution ring." Puget Sound Business Journal, November 9, 2016
• Radio Interview with Dr. Mar Brettmann "Spotlight on the Sound." KKOL. Hosted by David Summers. September 3, 2016.  
• "HR has an emerging role in battling sex trafficking." SHRM, May 25, 2016.
• "Amazon, Microsoft managers charged with prostitution; arrests highlight tech's sex trafficking problem." Puget Sound Business Journal, May 20, 2016.
• "Industry group pushes tech companies to help stop sex trafficking." Puget Sound Business Journal, May 13, 2016.
• "How the tech industry is fueling the local sex trade." Crosscut.com, May 12, 2016.
• "Tech industry takes a stand to combat sex trafficking in Seattle."
• "Bought and Sold: The new fight against teen sex trafficking." American Radio Works. May 2016.
• Washington Technology Industry Association, May 12, 2016.
• Radio Interview with KOMO Radio. May 2016.
• "How the tech industry can combat sex trafficking and prostitution - and why it should." GeekWire, May 12, 2006.
• "Washington tech industry to tackle sex trafficking." KIRO 7 News. May 10, 2016.
• ​"12% of men who solicit sex from minors are tech workers; Seattle tech companies seek solutions." Puget Sound Business Journal, May 10, 2016.
• "Washington state leads initiative to shed light on issue of sex trafficking." CBS58 in Milwaukee, May 10, 2016.
• "Washington state leads initiative to shed light on issue of sex trafficking." Puget Sound Business Journal, May 10, 2016.
• "Washington state leads initiative to shed light on issue of sex trafficking." WN.com, May 10, 2016.
• "Sex trafficking in Seattle: Is it affecting your company?" Washington Technology Industry Association, April 6, 2016.
• "How Employers Can Help Stop Sex Trafficking." USHHS Administration For Children & Families Blog. March 4, 2016.
• Radio Interview with 950 am KJR on iHeart Radio. February 16, 2016.
• "Local employers' reputations threatened by illegal sex buying." Washington Technology Industry Association, February 16, 2016.
• Buell, Spencer. "Hackers Team Up in Boston to Fight Human Trafficking." Metro. January 25, 2016.
• "Broaden awareness and engage communities on sex trafficking." The Seattle Times. January 20, 2016.
• O'Brien, Colleen."Hotel manager teams with FBI to crack down on sexual slavery in Snohomish County." MyNorthwest.com. October 14, 2015.
• Wissel, Paula. "Is Sex Trafficking Happening at Your Workplace?" KPLU. September 30, 2015.
• Green, Sara Jean. "New Group Targets People who Solicit Sex Online while at Work." Seattle Times. September 29, 2015.
• "Companies Agree to Stop Employees from Buying Sex Online." King5 News. September 29, 2015.
• "Most Johns Hire Sex Workers while on the Job." Kiro 7 News. September 29, 2015.
• "OPINION: Jared Fogle scandal sheds light on trafficking." Puget Sound Business Journal, September 4, 2015.
• Fan, Audrey. “Help End Forced Sex and Labor Trade.“ Northwest Meetings & Events. January 1, 2015, 16, 17.
• “Federal Way Police Part of Regional Plan to Reduce Prostitution Demand – Federal Way Mirror.” Federal Way Mirror. October 24, 2014.
• “Kent Police Part of New King County Plan to Reduce Prostitution Demand – Kent Reporter.” Kent Reporter. October 22, 2014.
• Tan, Thanh. “King County, Washington State Must Remain at Forefront of Fight against Sex Trafficking and Backpage.com.” The Seattle Times. October 17, 2014.
• Register, Sabrina. “Police Target Buyers to Fight Teen Sex Trafficking.” KCTS 9. October 16, 2014.
• Shaefer, Scott. “Local Jurisdictions Join Together to Reduce Demand for Prostitution.” The BTown Burien Blog Burien News RSS. October 16, 2014.
• Hopperstad, John. “Buyer Beware: King County Going after Men Who Buy Sex.” Q13 FOX News. October 15, 2014.
• Spitzer, Gabriel. “King County Flips The Script On Prostitution, Targeting Buyers Instead Of Sex Workers.” KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest. October 15, 2014.
• Green, Sara Jean. “County’s ‘Buyer Beware’ Program Aims to Reduce Demand for Prostitution.” The Seattle Times. October 15, 2014.
• Green, Sarah Jean. “Tougher Police Tactics Stinging Sex Buyers.” The Seattle Times. October 15, 2014.
• “Cities Nationwide Running More Stings To Catch Men In Sex Crimes.” The Crime Report. October 15, 2014.
• Green, Sarah Jean. “‘Buyer Beware:’ King County Taking Aim at Those Who Pay for Sex.” The Seattle Times. October 15, 2014.

• Courtney, Ross. “Yakima Herald Republic | Sunnyside Police, Hotel Reach Deal to Target Crime.” Yakima Herald Republic. December 8, 2013
• Fannin, John. “Sunnyside Strikes Deal with Motel Owners.” Daily Sun News. November 22, 2013.

• Courtney, Ross. “Yakima Herald Republic | Sunnyside Police, Hotel Reach Deal to Target Crime.” Yakima Herald Republic. December 8, 2013
• Fannin, John. “Sunnyside Strikes Deal with Motel Owners.” Daily Sun News. November 22, 2013.

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