Mexican ultra-low-cost air carrier Volaris has announced it was recognized by the international organization ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes) for the company´s commitment to responsible tourism and for its promotion of initiatives that prevent and combat the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the travel and tourism industry (ESCNNAVT), the company said.
Volaris maintains a focus on responsible tourism, and is committed to protecting and promoting the communities in which it operates, as well as the integrity of its clients, always seeking to develop the right environment – from an ethical and social perspective – to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
According to ECPAT Mexico, it is estimated that around three million people annually travel the world with the intention of sexually exploiting those under the age of 18. Data from Mexico´s Ministry of Tourism indicates that between 16 and 20 thousand children and adolescents are sexually exploited in Mexico every year.
