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IN RECOGNITION OF National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has intensified efforts to combat and raise awareness about human trafficking. This month, the company is introducing an updated mandatory training program, "The Room Next Door," to identify signs and response protocols for human trafficking within the lodging industry, G6 Hospitality said in a statement. "G6 Hospitality remains committed to combating human trafficking across the country and maintains a zero-tolerance policy against it," said Julie Arrowsmith, CEO of G6 Hospitality. "Our expanded anti-human trafficking program will ensure that our team members, franchisees, and hotel teams are educated advocates who can help the industry move toward eradicating human trafficking." The training is mandatory at every Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations, the statement said. The company is also renewing ongoing partnerships in 2024 with law enforcement agencies and survivor advocate organizations, including:

KASHYAP "KASH" PATEL, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, highlighted his Indian roots at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, greeting his parents with "Jai Shree Krishna". If confirmed, he would be the first Indian American to lead the nation's top investigative agency. AAHOA backed Patel's nomination, citing his public service and national security experience as crucial for addressing challenges facing both the FBI and the hospitality industry. "Kash Patel's nomination is a significant moment," said Miraj Patel, AAHOA chairman. "His counterterrorism and public service background offers valuable expertise for tackling complex security issues." Patel, 44, was a public defender and federal prosecutor before joining Trump's administration during his first term as president in 2019. He served in various roles, including under the secretary of defence and the director of national intelligence. Trump nominated him in November to replace Christopher Wray, who led the FBI for more than seven years and who Trump appointed in his first term.