Medellín Training Tourism Operators to Prevent Illicit Activity

The Alcaldía de Medellín (Mayor’s Office) has announced a training initiative aimed at owners and administrators of tourist accommodations, focusing on the prevention and identification of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents. The program is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible, sustainable, and safe tourism.

Medellín. Photo credit: City of Medellín.

The training sessions are scheduled for October 14 and 16 at the Museo de Antioquia, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The sessions will be conducted in collaboration with Fundación Renacer, a Colombian non-governmental organization with over three decades of experience in combating the commercial sexual exploitation of minors.

According to the city government, the training will provide participants with tools to detect suspicious behaviors and unusual patterns that may indicate exploitation. The program will also cover protocols for action and procedures for coordinating with relevant authorities. Attendees will work on developing best practices to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of minors and to foster safe and responsible environments within the tourism sector.

Medellín launches training for tourist accommodation owners to prevent and identify child sexual exploitation, promoting safe and sustainable tourism. Photo credit: City of Medellín.

At least 50 participants are expected to attend the sessions. The initiative is part of a broader strategy involving both public and private sector entities to address and prevent crimes associated with tourism in Medellín.

Interested parties can register for the training through the official registration form or seek further information by contacting the city’s tourism office.

For additional details, the Secretaría de Turismo y Entretenimiento can be reached at +57 300 784 3629.