Almost 250 tour operators from Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe at the Remote Latin America Immersion 2023, which is considered a sustainable tourism experience fair, opened on Monday the 16th in Cuenca and will last until Thursday the 19th of October.
The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and the Municipal Tourism Foundation for Cuenca, aims to discover and promote destinations and services in Latin America. In 2023, the sixth edition will take place, and in order to determine Cuenca as the venue, the organizers worked on actions and research for two years.
Ecuador expects to receive 8 million air travelers in 2023, a year in which tourism sector sales grew 15%, surpassing $3.5 million, according to official data
“Cuenca has everything at the moment: it has culture, architecture, history, nature, delicious food. It is very important for us to hold an event in a city that benefits from a large presence of international operators to promote the destination,” said Remote partner Lígia Secco.
The presence of almost 250 tour operators from Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe, according to the organizers, creates impressive destination experiences, generating business opportunities for local institutions.
“We know that travelers are looking for sustainability and authentic experiences on their trips. With what you have seen so far, I hope you have realized that Ecuador is the perfect destination to recommend to your clients for their next vacation. Let’s embark on a quick but significant journey around the country,” said Minister of Tourism Niels Olsen during the opening ceremony.
Athens, Ecuador is the headquarters of REMOTE Immersion Cuenca 2023. BE REMOTE! It’s a call that seeks to position destinations that are still off the beaten track for international travelers, but that have all the experiences they want to experience on their travels. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/XXXFZKNEOB
— Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador 🇪🇨 (@TurismoEc) October 17, 2023
During the days of Remote Latin America Immersion 2023, round tables, business conferences, talks, debates will be held in the morning, while in the afternoon there will be social activities and expeditions that will consist of horseback riding and equestrian walks, as well as hiking. in the National Box Park.
In addition, visits to museums, including Homero Ortega, which is dedicated to toquillla straw hats, and other activities related to weaving and chocolate, and city tours.
Source: Eluniverso
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