Quito Tourism News
Quito appoints UK representation as European presence grows
Travel PR and marketing agency Lotus has been appointed to promote travel to the Ecuadorian capital Quito in the United Kingdom. Lotus will be working in alliance with Newlink Group, an internationally recognised consulting firm, to execute an integrated communications and marketing programme in the UK market. Quito, the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Latin America’s bourgeoning metropolises.
Quiport leads tourism recovery in Ecuador
In Ecuador, an emergency terminal set up by Quiport has led efforts to help the tourism industry to recover after the earthquake. The city of Manta, one of the main tourism destinations in Ecuador on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, was disconnected from the rest of the country by air after the 7.8 earthquake which hit on April 16th and left the passenger terminal of the city’s airport unusable for commercial flights.
Breaking Travel News interview: Quito Tourism, general manager, Gabriela Sommerfeld
With voting set to close at the World Travel Awards in just a few days, Breaking Travel News editor here chats with Quito Tourism general manager Gabriela Sommerfeld to discuss the importance of the programme and the city’s efforts to attract voters. With Ecuador also hit by an earthquake earlier this year, Sommerfeld is keen to point out the capital is ‘open for business’.
Quito mayor Rodas urges tourists to visit city
Quito mayor Mauricio Rodas has urged international tourists to visit the city following an earthquake on the east coast of Ecuador. Saying “the best way to help Ecuador is to visit Ecuador,” mayor Rodas has a simple message for the world: “Please visit us.”
Quito seeks quick return following Ecuador earthquake
Ecuador experienced a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, April 16th, with 413 people confirmed dead. The epicentre was located off the pacific coast and affected mainly coastal areas, while populated areas in the highlands, such as the capital Quito, felt tremors but were largely unaffected.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport celebrates third anniversary of success
The new Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito has reached three years of operations and within a short period of time has managed to position itself among the leaders of the airport industry in Latin America and the Caribbean thanks to efficient management with a focus on customer service.
Quiport unveils latest expansion at Mariscal Sucre Airport
After a tour led by the mayor of the Metropolitan District of Quito, Mauricio Rodas, the Mariscal Sucre Airport’s expansion Phase 2A became operational earlier. The development will offer more comfort, greater services and increased efficiency for the thousands of domestic passengers that daily pass through the terminal.
JetBlue flies into Quito for new low-cost South American flights
JetBlue has confirmed operations on its new Quito-Fort Lauderdale route will begin in the first quarter of 2016. JetBlue’s operation at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport will connect both destinations with one daily flight. For this purpose the airline has announced the use of an Airbus 320 with a capacity of 150 passengers.
Quito makes play for cultural tourism with new projects
In order to encourage art in the public spaces of Quito, the city is planning to renew and give life to various places in the capital of Ecuador. The first one is the Plaza Borja Yerovi honouring Monsignor Pedro Pablo Borja Yerovi and his legacy of education in Quito.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Ecotourism excellence in Ecuador
Hosting the Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference 2015, Quito has continued to position itself at the forefront of ecotourism in South America. At the same time, the city’s culinary scene is undergoing a renaissance, with young chef sharing exciting discoveries with the world. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look.
Visit Quito receives quality Mark Q in “Year of Tourism Quality”
Visit Quito, the Metropolitan Public Company for Tourism Destination Management, has just been distinguished by Ecuador’s Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) with the Quality Mark Q
Luz Elena Coloma, general manager, Quito Tourism
Luz Elena Coloma, general manager, Quito Tourism talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 2 at World Travel Market 2014.