Category: Ecuador travel news
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Special “Day of Giving for Ecuador” to help those affected by COVID-19
Harry S. Johnson- July 6, 2020On Thursday, July 15, 2020, nonprofit organizations Por Todos and SOS Ecuador will team up to launch the official “Day ... Read More
6000 Coronavirus dead unreported: Corpses left on the sidewalk
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 19, 2020Officially Ecuador reported 9022 cases of Coronavirus infections with 456 deaths. The country said 1009 recovered and 7,558 active cases ... Read More
Ecuador sealed borders and turned back flights
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 15, 2020The Government of Ecuador has announced a border closure for all incoming foreign travelers, effective at 23:59 on Sunday, March ... Read More
Major victory for freedom of speech and the press in Latin America
Chief Assignment Editor- February 24, 2020In a major victory for freedom of the press and judicial independence, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has ... Read More
Delta Air Lines and LATAM to launch codeshare in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Chief Assignment Editor- December 3, 2019Delta Air Lines and LATAM will launch codeshare for flights operated by certain LATAM affiliates in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru ... Read More
A Complete Guide to the Nursing Industry in Latin America
editor- October 21, 2019Latin America has seen tremendous societal growth and development in the past 50 years, bringing entire industries and markets to ... Read More
Violent Protests in Ecuador just changed into a Street Party
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 14, 2019Tourists in Ecuador received emergency messages from their embassies last week. Sunday night violent protests in Ecuador were turning into ... Read More
US Embassy in Ecuador issues emergency travel alert
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 8, 2019Today the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the ... Read More
Massive earthquake hit Ecuador Peru border region
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 22, 2019A major earthquake shook the border region between Ecuador and Peru this morning. Even though an earthquake of this magnitude ... Read More
Ecuador eliminates mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- August 23, 2018International tourists entering Ecuador Continental will no longer need to take out health insurance, according to the recent law. Read More
24 passengers die in Ecuador bus crash
Chief Assignment Editor- August 14, 2018According to Ecuador’s emergency response agency, the bus overturned after running into a smaller vehicle. Read More
Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos appoints new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- July 23, 2018The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos has announced the appointment of a new General Manager, who joins the hotel this month. ... Read More
Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos appoints new General Manager
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 23, 2018The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos has announced the appointment of a new General Manager - Mr. Diego Andrade Murtinho who ... Read More
Relief Riders International pioneers horseback humanitarianism
editor- May 1, 2018Setting the agenda for adventure travel with a purpose, Relief Riders International announces 2 spectacular rides for 2018: July’s Andes/Amazon ... Read More
Galapagos tour operators: No more tourism growth!
editor- April 12, 2018The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) has called upon the government of Ecuador to limit land-based tourism growth in ... Read More
Doing the Galapagos right
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2018Growing each year in popularity, the Galapagos Islands are a highly sought-after vacation destination. It is also one of the ... Read More
Issues and challenges facing aviation in the Americas up for debate
editor- February 8, 2018The latest issues and challenges facing aviation in the Americas will be debated at conference sessions at the 11th annual ... Read More
Interview with John Pinzon, Marketing Director of Putumayo.Travel
editor- January 25, 2018Interview with John Pinzon, Marketing Director of Putumayo.Travel Read More
Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry: Assange granted Ecuadorian citizenship
Chief Assignment Editor- January 11, 2018The Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says they have granted naturalization to Julian Assange. The reaction of the MFA ... Read More
Spirit Airlines announces two new international destinations from South Florida
Chief Assignment Editor- December 21, 2017New flights join three other recently announced nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale, including service to Columbus, Ohio; Richmond, Virginia; and ... Read More
Air Europa strengthens ties to Ecuador with flights to Quito
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2017The airline is set to cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil with three flights per week, increasing ... Read More
Ecuador Earthquake this morning: 6.0
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 3, 2017An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 has struck near the coast of Ecuador. The U.S. Geological Survey says ... Read More
