ECPAT-USA And The Code Announce 2020 Top US Members

The Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct (The Code) recently announced their 2020 Top Member companies. Four companies are newly-recognized as Top Members for their “exceptional work to integrate child protection practices into their businesses.” In total, 16 Top Members are based in the United States and are guided through their membership and implementation with the support of Local Code Representative, ECPAT-USA.

The Code is a set of six voluntary guidelines that travel and tourism companies implement to comprehensively and proactively combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children. In order for a company to be recognized as a Top Member, companies must implement all six of The Code criteria within their business operations and report publicly on TheCode.Org website.

"We congratulate the Code Top Members, and thank all of our corporate partners for continuing to make child protection a priority at your company," said Yvonne Chen, Director of Private Sector Engagement. "We look forward to continuing to work together toward ending child sex trafficking and exploitation."

The 16 United States 2020 Top Members are:

Adventure Travel Trade Association
Atlas Travel & Technology Group*
Altruvistas
BCD Travel*
Carlson
Elevate Destinations
Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
International Tour Management Institute
Maritz Travel
Marriott International*
Meeting Professionals International – WA State Chapter
Nix Conference & Meeting Management
Real Hospitality Group 
Society for Incentive Travel Excellence
Sonesta*

* companies newly promoted to Top Member status

See all of the US Code Members and learn more about our work with companies to prevent child trafficking and exploitation.