Ecuador minister of tourism, Enrique Ponce de León, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the country picks up trophies for South America’s Leading Nature Destination, South America’s Leading River Cruise Destination, South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination and South America’s Leading Beach Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony.

Recognised as Ecuador’s Leading Green Hotel by voters at the World Travel Awards, Miguel Andi, hotel manager at Napo Wildlife Centre Luxury Eco-lodge, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the Latin America Ceremony in Guayaquil.

On its 65th anniversary, Metropolitan Touring, Ecuador’s leading travel company and the pioneer of Galápagos Islands expeditions, has announced a fresh new makeover for Yacht Isabela II.

World Travel Awards has revealed that Guayaquil, on the west coast of Ecuador, will host its Latin America Ceremony on September 15th. It will be World Travel Awards’ first visit to Guayaquil, the gateway to the incredible Galapagos Islands and the beating commercial heart of the South American destination.

From the January 1st, Spanish airline Air Europa will cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil. At the same time, the carrier will also maintain the current flight schedule to the latter destination. which operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For those looking for diversity, diversion and rest for a short period of time, the Ecuadorian city of Cuenca has many advantages to offer as a tourism destination.