Modern Slavery Act Statement

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent provisions under California's Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657). It sets out the steps HipQuality Vacations has taken during the financial year 2026 to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chain.

Our Business

HipQuality Vacations is a luxury travel agency based in the Coachella Valley, California. We design and book bespoke travel experiences for individual clients, couples, families, and groups, working with a global network of hotels, cruise lines, villa owners, local guides, ground operators, and destination management companies across more than 60 countries.

Our Commitment

HipQuality Vacations has zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labor, child labor, debt bondage, human trafficking, or any form of exploitation in our business or supply chain. We believe that travel, when conducted responsibly, can be a powerful force for economic empowerment and community development in destination communities. We are committed to ensuring that our operations and partnerships uphold the highest standards of human rights and labor dignity.

Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain includes, but is not limited to:

• International and domestic airlines;
• Ocean and river cruise lines;
• Luxury hotels, resorts, and boutique properties;
• Private villa and vacation rental owners and management companies;
• Destination management companies (DMCs) and ground operators;
• Local guides, drivers, and hospitality staff;
• Safari camps and expedition operators;
• Technology and booking platform providers.

We recognize that the travel and hospitality industry, particularly in developing regions, can present elevated risks of labor exploitation. We take this risk seriously and take active steps to mitigate it.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We take the following steps to identify and address modern slavery risks in our supply chain:

• Supplier vetting: We prioritize partnerships with suppliers who are members of recognized industry associations (ASTA, USTOA, CLIA) and who have published their own ethical labor policies.
• Preferred partner criteria: Our preferred supplier agreements include representations and warranties that suppliers comply with applicable labor laws and prohibit forced or child labor.
• Destination risk awareness: We monitor U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State reports on trafficking and labor exploitation in destination countries and adjust our supplier relationships accordingly.
• Community-based tourism: We actively seek out and promote locally owned accommodations, guides, and experiences that provide fair wages and safe working conditions for community members.

Policies

HipQuality Vacations maintains the following internal policies relevant to modern slavery prevention:

• Ethical Sourcing Policy: Requires all suppliers to certify compliance with applicable labor laws and prohibit the use of forced, compulsory, or child labor.
• Whistleblower Policy: Provides a confidential mechanism for employees, contractors, and clients to report suspected labor exploitation or human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
• Child Protection Policy: Prohibits the booking of any service or experience that exploits or endangers children, including child labor in tourism contexts.

Training and Awareness

Our travel advisors and staff receive annual training on recognizing indicators of human trafficking and labor exploitation, particularly in high-risk destination contexts. We encourage our clients to report any concerns they observe during their travels to local authorities and to us directly.

Reporting Concerns

If you have concerns about modern slavery or labor exploitation in connection with any travel service booked through HipQuality Vacations, please contact us immediately:

jamie@hipquality.travel
(833) 719-4595

You may also report suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

Continuous Improvement

We recognize that combating modern slavery is an ongoing commitment. We will continue to review and strengthen our due diligence processes, supplier standards, and staff training on an annual basis. This statement will be reviewed and updated each financial year.

Approved by HipQuality Vacations management, August 2026.