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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.
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.
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.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Quito: A journey to the centre of the earth
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.
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.
Quito takes South America’s 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.
World Travel Awards recognises the best of South & Central American tourism in Quito
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.
World Travel Awards lands in Quito ahead of South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2014
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.