Child protection

November 24, 2015September 18, 2017

Why the industry needs to withdraw from orphanage tourism

Child protection is an issue which is not going to go away – the industry cannot turn a blind eye to it. The challenge for the industry ... Read more

September 15, 2015September 18, 2017

Child protection is still an issue for tourism

Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

In November 2014 ECPAT launched a new global Taskforce to tackle the rapid acceleration of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism. Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, ... Read more

June 9, 2015September 18, 2017

How to stop tourism industry from inadvertently fuelling child abuse

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Last week was Child Protection Week in South Africa, but for the tourism industry child protection should be seen as a year-round issue. In just the last ... Read more