abstract:Sex tourism is travel to engage in sexual activity, particularly with prostitutes. The World Tourism Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations, defines sex tourism as "trips organized from within the tourism sector, or from outside this sector but using its structures and networks, with the primary purpose of effecting a commercial sexual relationship by the tourist with residents at the destination".
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton said 967 arrests in connection with people trafficking and sextourism were made last year alone.
Travellers can play their part, too, by being aware of suspicious activity and supporting companies that have taken a stand against sextourism and child exploitation.