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From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
Mateo Julián Estrella Durán Named Ecuador’s New Tourism Minister
In his new position, Estrella Duran is focused on enhancing public-private partnerships, increasing...
Kidnapping, Killings and a New Tourism Security Plan in Ecuador
Ecuador Tourism means postcard pretty scenery, cities, volcanoes, national parks and of course...
Ecuador: Tourists Mistaken for Rival Gang Members, Abducted and Killed
According to officials, approximately 20 assailants stormed a hotel in the coastal town of Ayampe...
Ecuadorian Equair Shuts Down with Millions in Loss
Equair, an Ecuadorian airline, commenced its operations with a flight between Guayaquil and Quito...
Weak Passports in Latin America: Ecuador Ranked Among the Least Powerful in 2023
Ecuador‘s passport ranks among the weak passports in Latin America when considering the...
El Niño: Alert Status Elevated in Ecuador
The state of alert in Ecuador has been changed in response to the El Niño phenomenon. This decision...
Ecuadorians Being Deported Back from America
So far in 2023, around 13,000 Ecuadorians have been deported from the United States. This...
The Most Flown Air Route in Latin America
In the first half of 2023, about 670,000 passengers traveled between Quito and Guayaquil by air.
UNWTO: Tourism Investments in the Americas a Defining Priority
Tourism in the Americas is recovering, with international arrivals reaching 86% of 2019 levels by...
More Ethical and Inclusive Tourism Pledged for the Americas
The event brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries and saw participants work...
Bartlett Travels to UNWTO Commission for Americas Meeting
Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island over the weekend to join...
Powerful 6.9M Earthquake Rocks Ecuador and Peru
Videos shared on social media show people gathering on the streets of Guayaquil and nearby...
World Tourism Network Sustainable Tourism Think Tank Discuss Wetlands
February 2 was ‘World Wetlands Day’ declared by the United Nation. It also got awareness of the...
International visitor arrivals to the United States up 144.9%
October 2022 was the nineteenth consecutive month that total non-US resident international arrivals...
Experience the enchantment of the Galapagos
Galapagos It is the only place in the Northern Hemisphere where penguins can be seen in their...
Ecuador aims to attract Digital Nomads from around the world
In the framework of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador, Niels Olsen, officially...
Quito top destination for chocolate lovers
Ecuador has established itself as the producer of 63% of the world’s “fine aroma” cocoa, a raw...
What is the top destination for chocolate lovers?
This country has established itself as the producer of 63% of the world’s “fine aroma” cocoa, a raw...
Quito Has a Hidden Agenda in Tourism for 400 Years
Situated in an Andean valley at 9,350 feet above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha volcano...
How much is a trip to Galapagos? Voyagers Travel new solution
It has never been that easy to plan a trip to Galapagos islands. A revolutionary tool introduced by...
LATAM to neutralize CO2 emissions on Latin America flights
LATAM Airlines Group announced that it will compensate the CO2 emissions of the first nine routes...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Four countries formalize “Ocean Highway” in the Galapagos Islands
The ceremonial signing of the decree took place in the Galapagos Islands, with the presence of Ivan...
A New Tourism Powerhouse, a Young Passionate Minister Who Will Make it Happen: Ecuador!
The Hon. Minister of Tourism for Ecuador, Niels Olsen is the man who can make it happen for Ecuador...
Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands announce new entry requirements
Ecuador is one of the few destinations around the world where U.S. citizens can travel at the...
Strong M6.1 Earthquake Rocks Peru-Ecuador Border Region
In those areas, dangerous ground shaking occurred with the potential to inflict moderate to heavy...
Can new Minister make Ecuador a tourism power?
Sandra Naranjo has been named as the new Minister of Tourism for Ecuador effective July 1, 2021.
Happy Valentines: 13,000 tons of flowers sent to Ecuador
Colombians fell in love with Ecuador and LATAM Group was able to come to the rescue
Travel is back in the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos does not receive any international flights, meaning there are effectively three filters...
Special “Day of Giving for Ecuador” to help those affected by COVID-19
On Thursday, July 15, 2020, nonprofit organizations Por Todos and SOS Ecuador will team up to...
6000 Coronavirus dead unreported: Corpses left on the sidewalk
Officially Ecuador reported 9022 cases of Coronavirus infections with 456 deaths. The country said...
Ecuador sealed borders and turned back flights
The Government of Ecuador has announced a border closure for all incoming foreign travelers, ...
Major victory for freedom of speech and the press in Latin America
In a major victory for freedom of the press and judicial independence, the Inter-American...
Delta Air Lines and LATAM to launch codeshare in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Delta Air Lines and LATAM will launch codeshare for flights operated by certain LATAM affiliates in...
A Complete Guide to the Nursing Industry in Latin America
Latin America has seen tremendous societal growth and development in the past 50 years, bringing...
Violent Protests in Ecuador just changed into a Street Party
Tourists in Ecuador received emergency messages from their embassies last week. Sunday night...
US Embassy in Ecuador issues emergency travel alert
Today the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador has received notification that road blockades continue in...
Massive earthquake hit Ecuador Peru border region
A major earthquake shook the border region between Ecuador and Peru this morning. Even though an...
Ecuador eliminates mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists
International tourists entering Ecuador Continental will no longer need to take out health...
24 passengers die in Ecuador bus crash
According to Ecuador’s emergency response agency, the bus overturned after running into a smaller...
Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos appoints new General Manager
The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos has announced the appointment of a new General Manager, who joins...
Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos appoints new General Manager
The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos has announced the appointment of a new General Manager - Mr. Diego...
Relief Riders International pioneers horseback humanitarianism
Setting the agenda for adventure travel with a purpose, Relief Riders International announces 2...
Galapagos tour operators: No more tourism growth!
The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) has called upon the government of...
Doing the Galapagos right
Growing each year in popularity, the Galapagos Islands are a highly sought-after vacation...
Issues and challenges facing aviation in the Americas up for debate
The latest issues and challenges facing aviation in the Americas will be debated at conference...
Interview with John Pinzon, Marketing Director of Putumayo.Travel
Interview with John Pinzon, Marketing Director of Putumayo.Travel
Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry: Assange granted Ecuadorian citizenship
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says they have granted naturalization to Julian...
Spirit Airlines announces two new international destinations from South Florida
New flights join three other recently announced nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale, including...
Air Europa strengthens ties to Ecuador with flights to Quito
The airline is set to cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil with three...
Ecuador Earthquake this morning: 6.0
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 has struck near the coast of Ecuador. The U.S...
