Sex tourists are individuals who enter sexually exploitative relationships with local women, men, and/or children while traveling for leisure purposes (O’Connell Davidson, 1996, p. 5). Pedophiles and preferential child abusers often elect to do business in a foreign country to have easy access to their sexual interests at a low cost and in comparative safety (O’Connell […]
Profiting From the Sale of Children
Child sex tourism represents a dark facet of the travel industry, where sellers exploit the sexual desires of buyers for profit. This form of sexual exploitation is particularly prevalent in developing countries, where it perpetuates an exploitative and unequal relationship between affluent Western nations and less developed regions, reducing women and children to mere cheap […]
Pour Decisions: Uncertain Path Ahead. Wine Sales Take a Dip, Industry Seeks Correction
As the number of wine consumers dwindles in the lower price categories, and Generations X and Y show a growing preference for beer, cider, cocktails, or abstaining altogether, C-suite executives in the wine industry are wrestling with challenges and uncertain about how to address the following issues. Price Point Predicament: Executives recognize consumer frustration over escalating […]
Role of Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism in Child Trafficking and Tourism
It is time to shed new light on a darker aspect of globalization—one that exploits the vulnerable and tarnishes the principles that underpin our interconnected world. As we marvel at the benefits of global trade, we must also acknowledge the shadows it casts upon our society. The global culture we now share is a product […]
The Dark Side of Globalization: Children Sex and Tourism
Approaching the issue of economic crimes involving children, sex, and tourism requires a careful and accurate examination. Human trafficking, particularly the trafficking of children, is a multifaceted problem that extends globally, devoid of exclusive association with any particular country. While instances of human trafficking have been reported in various regions, including Thailand, it is imperative […]
European Vines Transform South American Viticulture: The Journey
Wine grapes, not indigenous to South America, found their way to the region through the lens of European exploration and settlement. The intricate dance between European explorers, missionaries, settlers, and the indigenous populations marked the inception of viticulture in this part of the world. Christopher Columbus’s 1498 exploration of South America‘s northern coastline triggered a surge […]
Uruguay’s Wine Evolution: From Jesuit Missionaries to Sommeliers
In the lush tapestry of Uruguay’s history, the seeds of viticulture and enology were sown by Jesuit missionaries in the 15th century. However, it wasn’t until the late 18th century that these seeds blossomed into a thriving wine industry. Navigating through the turbulent waters of the late 1800s to the 1930s, Uruguay‘s wine landscape weathered the storms […]
Politicians, Developers, Residents Navigate Casinos Menage a Trois
Some cities have wine trails, other cities have museum trails; New York City is developing its vice trails, from racinos and lotteries to marijuana on the streets and in Manhattan parks, the city is placing its bets on the future of New York by expanding the number and variety of vices available to residents and […]
Vice is Nice, But. Does Manhattan Need Casinos?
As New York City starts the process of accepting or rejecting casinos in multiple Manhattan zip codes, it is important to understand the relationship between casinos, public finance, economic development and politics. Casinos and Public Finance States legalize casino gambling primarily for tax revenues. What motivates governments to engage casino developers in casinos? Major drivers […]
Taking a Gamble: New York City’s Risky Proposition for Casino Hub in East Side of Manhattan
New York City stands at a critical crossroads, contemplating the transformation of a Manhattan east-side residential areas into a casino destination. Despite the grand vision, the lack of concrete evidence supporting the benefits of this proposal raises significant concerns. It is troublesome to see developers charging ahead without substantial research, and the potential drawbacks seem […]