Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research
Publisher
Emerald
School
School of Business and Law
RAS ID
36013
Abstract
Purpose: This cutting-edge short commentary is intended to raise awareness of sex trafficking in the tourism and hospitality industry. The purpose of this paper is to also advocate for further research to identify and hopefully prevent sex trafficking in related settings. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides a descriptive overview of the current knowledge base on sex trafficking in tourism and hospitality. Based on gaps in the literature, future research agendas and directions are suggested. Findings: Academic research on sex trafficking in tourism and hospitality remains limited. More scholarly attention is needed to this matter. The tourism industry is directly and indirectly associated with sex trafficking (e.g. hotel accommodations and direct consumption of sexual services, such as through sex tourism). Despite legislative efforts by international government agencies to eradicate sex trafficking, the problem remains pervasive. Broader practice- and research-based intervention efforts are needed. Originality/value: This short commentary advocates for tourism and hospitality researchers to make practical and theoretical industry contributions that may help prevent sex trafficking.
DOI
10.1108/IJCTHR-01-2020-0032
Creative Commons License
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Comments
This is an Authors Accepted Manuscript version of an article published by Emerald in International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. The published version of the article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCTHR-01-2020-0032
Aston, J., Wen, J., Goh, E., & Maurer, O. (2022). Promoting awareness of sex trafficking in tourism and hospitality. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 16(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCTHR-01-2020-0032