World Travel Awards 2015 – (Ecuador Leading Travel)
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Ecuador is without a doubt getting the world´s attention, a few years back Ecuador was synonymous to the Galapagos Islands.. and nothing more than that. Fast forward to Saturday, October the 10th of 2015, & Ecuador is taking home an accolade of awards for the 3rd consecutive time!
The WTA (World Travel Awards) is a big deal for the travel industry, in their own words: “we recognize and reward travel excellence” According to the Wall Street Journal it’s the equivalent to the Oscars of the Travel industry.
The 22nd World Travel Awards 2015 ceremony took place in our neighboring country, Colombia – Bogota, the prizes are annually awarded per continent and divided into different categories, Ecuador was among many South America’s nominations for 2015.
World Travel Awards 2015 wins for Ecuador
South America’s Leading Destination 2015 – 3rd year winner
South America’s Leading Green Destination 2015 – 2nd year winner
South America’s Leading Luxury Train 2015, 2nd year winner
Other South America’s & Regional Awards for Ecuador
¡Gran trabajo! @FinchBayHotel ganador “Hotel Ecológico, líder en Suramérica” @WTravelAwards #WTA2015 pic.twitter.com/h6WxKcRHCv
— Turismo Ecuador (@TurismoEc) October 12, 2015
South America’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel – Hotel Plaza Grande
South America’s Leading Hotel – Swissôtel Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador’s Leading Boutique Hotel – Hotel Plaza Grande
Ecuador’s Leading Business Hotel – Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil
Ecuador’s Leading Green Hotel – Mashpi Lodge
Ecuador’s Leading Hotel – Swissôtel Quito
Ecuador’s Leading Hotel Suite – Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel Quito
Ecuador’s Leading Resort – Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa
Ecuador’s Leading Spa Resort Termas de Papallacta
Ecuador Leading Travel
Now it is a tourist force to be reckoned with in South America
All you need is Ecuador was an ambitious campaign launched on a global scale, and was well received captivating the world´s attention.
Dominic Hamilton, Vice Minister of Promotion – Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador
Ecuador shows no signs of slowing down, in Sandra Naranjo’s own words (Ecuadorean Minister of Tourism) “These international awards confirm once again that Ecuador continues to captivate the world with its spectacular destinations and tourism products, which have earned it worldwide recognition as a location with great potential to offer its visitors”
Good things come in small packages, Ecuador is showcasing this small country can cater quality destinations and products to the world, all the while winning as a Leading Green Destination. What an exciting time for Ecuador!