This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 8/2/2016

Overview

The United States continues to be the preferred destination for Ecuadorian travelers followed by Peru, Spain, and Colombia. In 2014, Ecuadorian visitors ranked number 24 of the top 50 markets for international visitors to the United States.
 
Business travel accounts for about 5 percent of travel to the U.S. and leisure travel represents nearly all of the remainder. The average stay is eight to ten days, with a daily expenditure of $150-$200.   
 
In order of frequency, Ecuadorians travel to the United States for the following reasons:

  1. Vacation and shopping,

  2. Visit friends and family,

  3. Business,

  4. Attend a convention or trade show,

  5. Educational purposes, and

  6. Medical reasons.

Top travel destinations include Miami, Orlando and New York City. Air travel gateways into the U.S. are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Peak travel times tend to be during the summer holidays (July-August) and winter school holidays (December and February).
 
The U.S. is Ecuador's main trading partner, producing outstanding growth potential in the business travel market. Proximity to the U.S., family ties, and a shared currency enhance the attraction of the U.S.
 
The U.S. is a primary destination for Ecuadorian students participating in exchange programs.

Increased Air Connections Between the U.S. and Ecuador
 
In February 2013, the Mariscal Sucre Airport opened in Quito with dramatically increased capacity and connectivity compared to the old airport.
 

Web Resources

American Airlines (https://www.aa.com/i18n/aboutUs/whereWeFly/internationalTickets/ecuador.jsp)
Jetblue Airlines (https://www.jetblue.com/vacations/quito-ecuador-vacations/)
Delta Airlines (http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/shop/deals-and-offers/north-america/flights-to-latin-america.html)
United Airlines (https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/contact/reservations/centralandsouth.aspx)
Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism (http://www.turismo.gob.ec/)
All You Need is Ecuador (http://ecuador.travel/)

 2013201420152016 (est.)
Total Ecuadorian travelers to the U.S.254,737335,275372,254 
Percentage Change (%)21%32%11% 
Total Outbound travelers from Ecuador1,137,8751,278,841  
Total Inbound travelers to Ecuador1,364,0571,557,006  
Total travelers from the U.S. into Ecuador 259,468 (17%)  
Exchange Rate: 1 USD    

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