KEY FIGURES 2018
Tourism as a State policy shows short term results, and gives an encouraging prognosis for Ecuador.
Note:
* Foreign arrivals less departures Ecuador Ecuadorians abroad
** CPI: Consumer's price index
*** GVA: Gross Value Added
Source: Research and Statistics Department, Ministry of Tourism
MAIN TOURISM MARKETS FOR ECUADOR
The three main issuing markets with the highest number of arrivals to the country are:
MARITIME AIR CONNECTIVITY
The excellent network of air terminals,, including 4 international airports in Quito, Guayaquil, Manta, and Latacunga, operate 349 domestic flights and 344 international flights per week, which keeps Ecuador well connected to the world and helps it become more open to developing business and tourism.
International Passenger Airlines in Ecuador
MARITIME CONNECTIVITY
An important number of cruise passengers arrive in Ecuador, mainly through the ports of Manta and Guayaquil.
The main receiving port for cruise liners is Manta, which is scheduled to receive 18007 passengers for the season 2015-2016. Guayaquil comes next with 5690 passengers.
CRUISE SHIPS
That dock at the
PORT OF GUAYAQUIL
5.326 passengers
CRUISE SHIPS
That dock at the
PORT OF MANTA
18.390 passengers
23.697 PASSENGERS IN TOTAL
For consecutive years Ecuador has been named by publications such as Forbes, USA Today, International Living, Inter Nations as the best destination in the world to live and especially for expatriates looking for a place to retire. Ecuador has excellent services for the expat community, comprehensive sources of information and associations such as Expat Exchange, Expat.com and Cuenca Expat Exchange magazine, among others.
Within this ranking, Ecuador places first in: personal finances, the personal happiness index, and has one of the most welcoming population in the region..
