In the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA), considered as the Tourism Oscars, Ecuador became the country with the most awards in South America by taking 14 of the 26 prizes.
The WTAs have been held every year since 1993 and their purpose is to reward countries for their tourist destinations, as well as for their products and services involved in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
Cities such as Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil and Galapagos won as best destinations in different categories.
HERE THE FULL LIST
- Quito
Leader Destination of South America - Quito
Leading Destination of Meetings and Conferences of South America - Galapagos Islands
South Beach Leader Destination - Guayaquil
South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination - Cuenca
Vacation Destination Leader of South America - Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport
South America’s Leading Airport - Ecuador train
Luxury Train Leader of South America - Galapagos Sea Star Journey
South America’s Leading Boutique Cruise - Swissôtel Quito
South America Conference Leader Hotelç - Carlota Hotel
South America’s Leading Design Hotel - Plaza Grande Hotel
Luxury Suite Hotel Leader of South America - Mashpi Lodge
Green Leader Hotel of South America - Wyndham Guayaquil
Leader City Hotel of South America - Hotel del Parque – Oro Verde Hotels
New Leader Hotel of South America
What has been achieved in this event will allow Ecuador to compete in the world WTAs that will be held on December 10 in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Additionally, Ecuador will host the upcoming World Travel Awards South America in 2018.
WHAT DOES ECUADOR GET FROM THE PRIZES?
In the galas and ceremonies, especially the “Grand Final” where Ecuador will participate in Vietnam, the “decision makers” (the decision makers), key figures in the Tourism Industry, main commercial and consumer media will attend. Additionally, the winners are represented worldwide in social media and networks with updated and shared content on different platforms in 10 languages. This means that Ecuador will be exposing its tourism potential to make itself known worldwide in events that involve the highest representatives of the Tourism Industry.
The prizes earned by tourist destinations within the country are a small sample of what Ecuador has and can offer to local and international visitors. They are a call to Ecuadorians to discover their country, to know that they can find a range of activities and places that no other country possesses. How much of Ecuador do you know?
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