https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/quito tourism/ Quito Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:58:01+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-strengthened-its-international-positioning-at-the-world-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-strengthened-its-international-positioning-at-the-world-travel-market/ As part of its internationalization and global positioning strategy, Quito took part in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, held in London from November 4 to 6. The Ecuadorian capital was part of Ecuador’s national stand, with the goal of consolidating its image as a cultural and sustainable destination in the markets of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:25:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-julio-fuentes-promotions-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-julio-fuentes-promotions-quito-tourism/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:32:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-showcased-its-attractions-in-the-united-kingdom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-showcased-its-attractions-in-the-united-kingdom/ Quito continues to strengthen its position as an authentic, sustainable, and high-value destination in the United Kingdom. From 11 to 20 July, Ecuador’s capital took part in two major international events within the global tourism sector. From 11 to 13 July, Quito participated in Global Birdfair 2025, the world’s leading birdwatching event, held in Rutland, UK. The fair brought together over 100 organisations specialising in ecotourism, conservation, and nature-based travel. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:34:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-becomes-the-cultural-capital-of-latin-america-for-the-month-of-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-becomes-the-cultural-capital-of-latin-america-for-the-month-of-may/ This May, Quito will tear down the walls of its museums and turn the whole city into a living stage of art, history and culture. In commemoration of International Museum Day, the Ecuadorian capital is launching an ambitious programme with over 200 activities in more than 60 cultural venues, thus consolidating itself as one of the largest celebrations of heritage in Latin America. Tue, 20 May 2025 05:26:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-shows-commitment-to-ecotourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-shows-commitment-to-ecotourism/ Ecuador’s capital city has over 60,000 hectares of protected land dedicated to the conservation of the spectacled bear, the last of its lineage in South America, which plays a crucial role in the health of its forests Thu, 08 May 2025 14:58:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-presented-its-diverse-tourism-offer-at-the-itb-international-conventi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-presented-its-diverse-tourism-offer-at-the-itb-international-conventi/ Quito Tourism participated in ITB Berlin 2025 with the aim of strengthening the position of its city as a competitive destination in the global market. The convention took place from 4 to 6 March at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, where the main associates involved in the global tourism industry gathered to establish strategic partnerships with each other and develop new business opportunities Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:42:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2025-julio-fuentes-promotions-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2025-julio-fuentes-promotions-quito-tourism/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:33:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-participate-in-the-international-tourism-trade-fair-fitur-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-participate-in-the-international-tourism-trade-fair-fitur-2025/ The capital of Ecuador is ready to participate for the tenth time at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), one of the most important events in the global tourism industry, to be held from 22 to 26 January in Madrid, Spain. The most beautiful city in the world will be a co-exhibitor on the Ecuador stand, where the Quito Tourism Board will strengthen the destination’s presence in the European market, to create new business opportunities for the city’s tourism sector. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:35:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-a-safe-destination-for-tourists-in-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-a-safe-destination-for-tourists-in-ecuador/ Despite what a recent international ranking may suggest, tourists consistently comment on how safe they feel when touring Quito’s main urban and rural attractions. According to the Igarapé Institute’s Global Homicide Monitor, Quito is one of the least violent capitals in Latin America. In 2023, the city recorded a homicide rate of 9.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, far lower than cities like Caracas (47.9), San José in Costa Rica (22.8), Montevideo (15.2) and Bogotá (13.5). Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:47:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-welcomes-romance-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-welcomes-romance-tourism/ Quito provides a magical backdrop for proposals, weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals or simply a romantic getaway, with the city’s warm hospitality playing a key role in creating unforgettable experiences. To this end, Quito Turismo is working to position the city as a prime wedding destination, attracting both domestic and international couples. The city offers a range of options in this specialised area of events to ensure that couples can create truly memorable moments Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:44:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/throughout-tourism-month-quito-promotes-its-wonderful-opportunities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/throughout-tourism-month-quito-promotes-its-wonderful-opportunities/ Quito welcomes September with the launch of Tourism Month and various activities to showcase the best opportunities for tourists in the ‘most beautiful city in the world’, including two major events: the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress and the TravelMart LatinAmerica (TMLA) trade show. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:52:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/summer-tourism-experiences-showcase-quitos-beauty/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/summer-tourism-experiences-showcase-quitos-beauty/ Quito is home to an extensive program of tourist experiences, offering local, national, and international visitors the chance to explore and uncover the gastronomic, cultural, and architectural riches of Ecuador’s capital. Through Quito Turismo, locals and tourists alike can enjoy experiences that reveal the city’s history and significance. From getting a close-up look at its buildings, monuments and museums to participating in religious and ancestral events, these activities showcase the capital’s diverse heritage Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:26:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/parks-nature-and-fun-to-add-to-quitos-tourist-attractions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/parks-nature-and-fun-to-add-to-quitos-tourist-attractions/ Quito, a city renowned for its colonial charm and vibrant culture, now invites visitors to explore its greener side. Beyond the iconic squares and rich cuisine, the city is known for its well-tended metropolitan parks, urban oases that offer a refreshing complement to the traditional tourist experience. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:10:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-will-strengthen-gastronomic-tourism-at-the-national-geographic-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-will-strengthen-gastronomic-tourism-at-the-national-geographic-travel/ Quito Turismo will participate at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2024, an event organised by the prestigious international magazine of the same name. The event, which will be held in London on 20 and 21 July, is a space to discover the diversity of destinations through gastronomy, with the aim of inspiring potential tourists, who seek to experiment on their trips with the flavours offered by each destination. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:01:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-charting-a-course-towards-becoming-a-smart-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-charting-a-course-towards-becoming-a-smart-destination/ Quito Turismo is embarking on a journey to transform the city into a Smart Tourism Destination (DTI), aiming to boost competitiveness through enhanced tourist experiences, improved resident-visitor interactions, the widespread incorporation of technology and advanced sustainability management. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:14:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-turismo-wins-world-travel-award-for-south-americas-leading-city-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-turismo-wins-world-travel-award-for-south-americas-leading-city-touri/ Quito Turismo has been honoured with the World Travel Award for South America’s Leading City Tourist Board 2024. The announcement was made on 1 July, marking the agency’s first win in this prestigious category. Quito Turismo competed against tourist boards from Buenos Aires, Bogota, Medellin, Lima, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, Quito in its debut nomination. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:07:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/showcasing-quitos-tourism-offer-in-the-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/showcasing-quitos-tourism-offer-in-the-uk/ A delegation from the Capital of the Centre of the World will attend LATA Expo 2024 to interact and network with representatives from the UK and European tourism industries. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:14:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-oscar-lopez-commercial-director-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-oscar-lopez-commercial-director-quito-tourism/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:22:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-turismo-stands-out-for-its-participation-in-world-travel-market-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-turismo-stands-out-for-its-participation-in-world-travel-market-2023/ The Middle of the World’s stand and sampling made for a fair packed with opportunities to position the destination before the main agents in the sector. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:25:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-giohana-albuja-technical-gerent-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-giohana-albuja-technical-gerent-quito-tourism/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:12:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-welcomes-returning-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-welcomes-returning-passengers/ Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito has released a video detailing new safety measures in place as the location reopens to travellers. The film showcases the biosecurity measures that have been implemented, as well as some testimonials of the experiences and perceptions of passengers. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-eyes-june-return-to-full-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-eyes-june-return-to-full-operations/ While Ecuador has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the airport has to date remained open and operational 24 hours a day to serve cargo flights and repatriation flights. Tue, 05 May 2020 08:01:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-international-airport-beings-expansion-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-international-airport-beings-expansion-project/ Corporación Quiport has begun work on an expansion project at the passenger terminal at Quito International Airport. Running into next year, the work will cost around $60 million. Sat, 23 Nov 2019 11:32:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-achieves-carbon-neutrality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-achieves-carbon-neutrality/ Quito International Airport has reached carbon neutrality in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The system was created by Airports Council International and is technically endorsed by the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation, the World Bank and the United States Federal Aviation Administration. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:19:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plus-ultra-launches-madrid-connection-from-quito/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plus-ultra-launches-madrid-connection-from-quito/ Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has launched its inaugural flight to Madrid from Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito, capital of Ecuador. The carrier will offer three weekly flights. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-quito-adds-global-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-quito-adds-global-connections/ Quito, capital of Ecuador, has boosted its connections to the world. In 2019 Santiago, Paris and Toronto will be reached thanks to new partnerships with LATAM, Air France and Air Canada Rouge. Wed, 22 May 2019 14:55:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-opens-remodelled-domestic-lounge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-airport-opens-remodelled-domestic-lounge/ With avant-garde decoration and a design focused on passenger comfort, the remodelled domestic VIP lounge at Quito International Airport has opened. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:33:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obrian-to-head-airports-council-international-in-latin-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obrian-to-head-airports-council-international-in-latin-america/ Members of the Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean general assembly have unanimously voted to elect Andrew O’Brian, chief executive of Corporación Quiport, as president of the organisation for a two-year term. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:15:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-turismo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-turismo/ Having successfully defended the title of South America’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, Veronica Sevilla, general manager of Quito Turismo, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have won. Speaking in London during World Travel Market, she also reveals how a new digital-led brand identity will attract younger travellers and tells us about new airlift coming into the growing airport. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:50:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-santiago-quito-connection-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-santiago-quito-connection-in-april/ LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it will offer non-stop flights between Santiago and Quito, Ecuador, starting from April next year. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:52:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-andrew-obrian-chief-executive-quiport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-andrew-obrian-chief-executive-quiport/ Following World Travel Awards successful return to Ecuador for the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2018, Quiport chief executive Andrew O’Brian speaks to Breaking Travel News about the location’s victory at the event and the role the airport has played in the development of tourism in the city. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:12:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quiport-announces-us90m-three-year-investment-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quiport-announces-us90m-three-year-investment-plan/ Quiport has announced an expansion and improvement plan at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The plan, which runs until 2020, involves nine projects structured around three key areas - investment, service and development. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 09:25:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/luis-fernando-galarraga-arboleda-communications-manager-mariscal-sucre-inte/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/luis-fernando-galarraga-arboleda-communications-manager-mariscal-sucre-inte/ Luis Fernando Galárraga Arboleda, communications manager for Mariscal Sucre International Airport, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the organisation walks away with the title for South America’s Leading Airport at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:48:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-1/ Recognised as a top destination in South America for the MICE tourism sector, Breaking Travel News here chats with Veronica Sevilla, general manager of the Quito Tourism Board, to discover how the city is seeking to adapt to the ever changing demands of discerning consumers Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:59:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-quito-takes-lead-in-aci-apex-in-environme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-quito-takes-lead-in-aci-apex-in-environme/ Corporación Quiport earlier this year hosted the APEX in Environment pilot program, confident in its environmental procedures and knowing that it would be a great learning process. Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:06:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gol-to-launch-saeo-paulo-quito-connection-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gol-to-launch-saeo-paulo-quito-connection-in-december/ Brazilian airline Gol will launch a new direct route between São Paulo and Quito, with three weekly flights taking off from December. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:40:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vip-lounge-unveiled-at-mariscal-sucre-airport-quito/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vip-lounge-unveiled-at-mariscal-sucre-airport-quito/ Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito has expanded its international VIP lounge. Visited by more than 12,000 passengers per month, the new facility was designed with the objective of creating an elegant and friendly environment inspired by travellers’ needs. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-obrian-chief-executive-officer-quiport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-obrian-chief-executive-officer-quiport/ Quiport chief executive and president Andrew O’Brian speaks to Breaking Travel News about the location’s victory at the World Travel Awards and the role the airport has played in the development of tourism in the city. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:39:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-obrian-recognised-as-latin-americas-leading-travel-personality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-obrian-recognised-as-latin-americas-leading-travel-personality/ Andrew O’Brian, president and chief executive of Mariscal Sucre International Airport, has been recognised as Latin America’s Leading Travel Personality by the World Travel Awards here chats with Kaye Holland of Breaking Travel News about how it feels to have taken the prestigious honour. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:35:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-recognises-quito-as-south-americas-leading-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-recognises-quito-as-south-americas-leading-destination/ The city of Quito has been recognised as South America’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious and influential awards in the tourism industry. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:02:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-/ Veronica Sevilla, general manager of the Quito Tourism Board, talks to Breaking Travel News about the organisation’s new strategy to position the city as a multifaceted destination, highlighting the recent increase in tourist arrivals to Ecuadorian capital. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:53:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connections-meetings-headed-to-quito-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connections-meetings-headed-to-quito-in-july/ From July 2nd-5th, Quito will host the 2017 edition of Connections Meetings in a bid to strengthen the city’s position as a leading MICE destination. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 03:39:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-veronica-sevilla-general-manager-quito-touri/ Having taken the title of South America’s Leading Destination for the past four years at the World Travel Awards, Ecuadorian capital Quito is on a role. Here Breaking Travel News chats to Veronica Sevilla, the newly appointed general manager of Quito Tourism, about what it is that separates the city from its competitors in South America and how her own personal ambitions for the new position. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:50:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-corporate-social-responsibility-at-quito/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-corporate-social-responsibility-at-quito/ From the beginning of the Quito International Airport project, corporate social responsibility has been one of the pillars of management to Corporación Quiport. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:26:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/works-begins-on-metropolitan-convention-centre-in-quito-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/works-begins-on-metropolitan-convention-centre-in-quito-ecuador/ Construction has begun on a new Convention Centre in the heart Andean capital of Quito, due to be completed in the second half of 2018. The aim of the Metropolitan Convention Centre is to position the city as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions both on a regional and an international level. Wed, 03 May 2017 14:08:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-to-welcome-routes-america-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-to-welcome-routes-america-in-2018/ Quito and Corporación Quiport, the concessionaire of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, will host Routes Americas 2018. The event is the only one on the international calendar that brings together airports and airlines of the region seeking to develop new connectivity alternatives. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-airline-wingo-launches-quito-bogota-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-airline-wingo-launches-quito-bogota-flights/ A new milestone in connectivity has been reached in Ecuador, with the inaugural flight of low-cost airline Wingo on the Quito-Bogota route. There was a celebratory atmosphere at Mariscal Sucre Airport before the first passengers boarded the new flight, which will join both capital cities with four weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:15:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quiport-steps-into-leadership-role-with-aci-lac/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quiport-steps-into-leadership-role-with-aci-lac/ The general assembly of Airports Council International Latin America-Caribbean appointed its new officers for a term of two years. Corporación Quiport, in the person of its president Andrew O’Brian, was elected first vice president of the organisation, which represents airports in the region. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:42:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-patricio-gaybor-general-director-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-patricio-gaybor-general-director-quito-tourism/ Breaking Travel News talks to Patricio Gaybor, General Director, Quito Tourism at World Travel Market 2016. Quito Tourism has led winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016, taking the title of Latin America’s Leading Destination for the fourth consecutive year. Here we find out more. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:56:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-hosts-fiesta-de-la-luz-to-celebrate-united-nations-visit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-hosts-fiesta-de-la-luz-to-celebrate-united-nations-visit/ Quiteños have been treated to a visual feast as the city is turned into an architectural canvas for the Fiesta de la Luz. Celebrated in conjunction with the United Nations Habitat III Conference, tourists joined locals to watch the spectacular as the UNESCO World Heritage-recognised old town was turned into a sea of light. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:31:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-welcome-hundreds-of-thousands-of-guests-for-habitat-iii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-welcome-hundreds-of-thousands-of-guests-for-habitat-iii/ From October 17th-20th Quito, the capital of Ecuador, will welcome more than 30,000 people at the Habitat III conference, the global summit of the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development. The event is celebrated every 20 years and will be the first summit ever to be held in a Latin American city. Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:04:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlota-hotel-opens-to-guests-in-quito-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlota-hotel-opens-to-guests-in-quito-ecuador/ A brand new sustainable luxury boutique hotel has opened in the heart of the bustling historic district of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The Carlota Hotel is located in a renovated house built at the turn of the century circa 1905 and is the first hotel in the country to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified by the US. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-takes-top-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-takes-top-title-at-world-travel-awards/ For the third year running, Mariscal Sucre International Airport has been recognised by the World Travel Awards as South America’s Leading Airport. At a gala ceremony at Swissôtel Lima in Perú, Andrew O’Brian, president, Corporación Quipor, accepted the trophy. Mon, 04 Jul 2016 21:39:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-appoints-uk-representation-at-european-presence-grows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-appoints-uk-representation-at-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. Mon, 23 May 2016 09:57:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/quiport-leads-tourism-recover-in-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/quiport-leads-tourism-recover-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. Fri, 06 May 2016 09:03:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-quito-tourism-general-manager-gabriela-somme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-quito-tourism-general-manager-gabriela-somme/ 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’. Tue, 03 May 2016 08:20:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-mayor-rodas-urges-tourists-to-visit-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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.” Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:14:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-seeks-quick-return-following-ecuador-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:57:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-celebrates-third-anniversary-of-succes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-celebrates-third-anniversary-of-succes/ 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. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:18:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quiport-unveils-latest-expansion-at-mariscal-sucre-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 20 May 2015 09:24:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-flies-into-quito-for-new-low-cost-south-american-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 18 May 2015 09:08:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-makes-play-for-cultural-tourism-with-new-projects/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 12 May 2015 08:18:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ecotourism-excellence-in-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/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. Mon, 11 May 2015 09:02:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-quito-receives-quality-mark-q-in-year-of-tourism-quality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/luz-elna-coloma-general-manager-quito-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/luz-elna-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. Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:05:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecuador-receives-record-visitor-numbers-following-wta-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecuador-receives-record-visitor-numbers-following-wta-success/ Ecuador is proving to be a very popular destination in 2014, with the South American country receiving over a million international arrivals in the first eight months of the year. Specifically, 1,009,665 foreign tourists have visited the Andean so far this year, representing an increase of 14 per cent over last year. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:14:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-welcome-sporting-elite-to-ecuador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-set-to-welcome-sporting-elite-to-ecuador/ Quito has confirmed it will host two large international sports tournaments over the next months. With the intention of becoming a reference city in terms of event management, the capital of Ecuador will be home for the PGA Latin American Tour in September and for the ATP 250 Tournament next January, 2015. Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:52:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-quito-a-journey-to-the-centre-of-the-eart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-quito-a-journey-to-the-centre-of-the-eart/ Having just taken the title of South America’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards, Quito, capital of Ecuador, has been riding high. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole visits the city to see how it is coming to terms with its newfound place in the international tourism spotlight. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:50:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-confirms-attendance-at-bird-fair-2014-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-confirms-attendance-at-bird-fair-2014-in-uk/ Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has confirmed it will be present at Bird Fair 2014 with an institutional stand, to promote to the British market great opportunities for bird watchers to observe more than 500 species of Ecuadorian birds, in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Quito, which is a candidate to become one of the Seven Wonder Cities of the world, will offer leaflets, maps, booklets, books and a screen with images and videos, in order to attract British birdwatchers and tour operators with the amazing variety of its wildlife, and stunning natural landscapes which make the ideal backdrop for this activity.  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:19:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-takes-south-americas-leading-destination-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-takes-south-americas-leading-destination-title-at-world-travel-awards/ Quito has been named South America´s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards. This is the second consecutive year the city has won this prestigious award. The Ecuadorian capital was also the host of the Gala Ceremony of this renowned competition, which gathered a full and international audience of leading tourism industry and media representatives. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:35:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-recognises-the-best-of-south-central-american-tourism-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-recognises-the-best-of-south-central-american-tourism-i/ A host of industry leaders are celebrating this evening after the winners were revealed at the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2014. In front of an elite industry audience at the Centro Cultural Itchimbía, in Ecuadorian capital Quito, LAN Airlines walked away with the title of South America’s Leading Airline, while South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination went to Bogota, Colombia. Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:22:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-quito-ahead-of-south-central-america-gala-cere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-quito-ahead-of-south-central-america-gala-cere/ World Travel Awards has arrived in Quito, capital of world-beating tourism destination Ecuador, ahead of the South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2014. The event will take place this Saturday, August 9th, at Centro Cultural Itchimbía, Quito, with hundreds of industry leaders in attendance. Ecuadorian writer, photographer and television personality Renato Ortega will host the ceremony, which will also welcome a stellar entertainment line-up. Taking the stage will be the native artisans of the Quito School of Arts & Crafts, while a violin tribute to the Avenue of Volcanoes will also be performed. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-call-to-vote-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-south-america-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-call-to-vote-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-south-america-ceremony/ Voters are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming deadline for the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony. World Travel Awards will head to Centro Cultural Itchimbía, Quito, Ecuador, on August 9th for the event, with voting scheduled to close on June 23rd. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:50:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voting-opens-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-south-central-america-gala-ceremo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voting-opens-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-south-central-america-gala-ceremo/ World Travel Awards has revealed the nominees for its South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2014. Hundreds of entrants have been whittled down to the few who will proceed to the voting stage of the annual event, with industry professionals and members of the travelling public now invited to vote for nominee companies of their choice. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:49:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-tourism-beings-marketing-push-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-tourism-beings-marketing-push-in-uk/ Quito Tourism, the official tourism office in the capital of Ecuador, has chosen Branding Latin America as its representative in the Latin American market in the UK and will be in charge of relations with media and the professional tourism industry, with the aim of promoting the Ecuadorian capital. The promotional campaign will focus on the main tourist attractions of the city, such as Quito Historic Centre, the largest and best preserved colonial centre in South America and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:39:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-announces-new-tourism-developments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-announces-new-tourism-developments/ Quito, Ecuador’s Capital, presents new tourism developments to meet projected inbound tourism demands and host high profile events during 2013. A gateway to Ecuador’s four diverse regions - the Amazon, Andes, Pacific Coast and Galapagos Islands - Quito’s new projects include a new airport, improvement to the city’s connectivity, a cross country train route, new subway system, new convention centers and hotel expansions. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:30:53 +0000