ILLA Experience Hotel receives TourCert Certification for Responsible Sustainable

Now it’s not just about traveling, but traveling as conscious travelers, understanding that our trips can leave a positive mark on the world. There are companies that certify others for their contribution to sustainable tourism, and ILLA Experience Hotel is an example of this.

It has gotten TourCert certification; an international mark to show tour companies that follow sustainable practices in environmental, social, and cultural matters. This means it’s not only a hotel you can stay in, but you can go further: across every experience, every smile, and every time you meet artisans, you are ensuring responsible tourism, the kind that really has an impact.

If you want to know what actions led to ILLA obtaining certification, keep reading!

Key Takeaways

• ILLA Experience Hotel obtains TourCert certification for its commitment to sustainable tourism.
• It collaborates with more than 40 families and 75% of the artisans of San Marcos in unique cultural experiences.
• It empowers young Ecuadorians through the NESTS program, providing training, mentoring, and job opportunities.
• Quito Turismo and TourCert recognized companies and individuals for their longstanding commitment to sustainable tourism throughout their careers.

Actions that make ILLA Experience Hotel a benchmark in sustainable tourism

ILLA Experience Hotel is more than just a hotel. Throughout its history, it has focused on leaving a positive mark not only on its guests, but also on its employees and local communities, turning each experience into a meaningful contribution.

Connecting with artisans: living culture

ILLA Experience Hotel has been known for providing its guests with experiences that connect them with Ecuadorian culture. A fundamental pillar of this is its partnership with artisans from the San Marcos community.

A fundamental pillar of this is its collaboration with artisans from the San Marcos neighborhood. Currently, about 75% of the artisans share their experiences with travelers, such as:

• Weaving toquilla straw hats
• Making traditional sweets such as pristiños and espumilla
• Watercolor painting experience
• Pyrography experience, among others

Therefore, guests can participate in each artisan’s experience to learn more about the culture that characterizes Ecuador. This initiative aims to preserve traditions and develop sustainable economic opportunities for the community of San Marcos.

NESTS Program: promoting young Ecuadorian talent

ILLA Experience Hotel and Restaurante Inés, has a NESTS Project dedicated to youth passionate about gastronomy with training, hospitality, income, and validation of entrepreneurial projects, to replicate the learning in their communities.

In this way, ILLA Experience Hotel supports personal and collective growth to preserve culture and strengthen communities. This exemplifies how tourism can be a tool for social transformation and sustainable development in Ecuador.

Recognizing those who transform tourism in Quito

Recently, at a Quito Tourism event, various hotels, restaurants, and prominent individuals who have left their mark on our country were invited and recognized for their commitment to sustainability.

ILLA Experience Hotel obtains TourCert sustainable tourism certification

At this event, several hotels and restaurants in Quito were honored for their focus on sustainability.

Among them, ILLA Experience Hotel received TourCert certification for:

• Signing a sustainability commitment.
• Appointing a person responsible for sustainability within its team.
• Training its employees.
• Conducting a sustainability assessment.
• Implementing an action program.
• Committing to the continuous improvement of corporate social responsibility.

Influential figures in the tourism industry

In the tourism industry, it is important to recognize those individuals who have made history through their actions. That is why the Quito Turismo event recognized influential individuals who have contributed to tourism and left a legacy. Some of the most influential individuals were:

• Captain Raul García: recognized for his extensive career promoting the Ecuadorian Amazon through his Anakonda and Manatee cruises. He is currently one of our partners, and we are proud of his outstanding work.
• Ivan Lopez: recognized for his career and support at CAPTUR.
• Blanca Sierra: Galasam, Hotel Río Amazonas.
• Patricio Tamariz: Tamariz Tourism Consulting.
• Germán Collaguazo: Community leader and coordinator of Yunguilla.
• Richard Parson: Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Isabela Ontaneda: Reserva Ecolodge Maquipucuna.
• Nina Duarte: Imaymana Foundation.

From Latin Trails and ILLA Experience Hotel, we congratulate each of the hotels, restaurants, and influential figures who have left a legacy in the tourism industry and inspire others to do the same.

Latin Trails: Representing ILLA Experience Hotel

Once again, at Latin Trails we are proud to see how ILLA Experience Hotel has established itself as one of the most renowned hotels in Quito, Ecuador, not only for its history and service, but also for the memorable experience it offers each and every traveler.

At Latin Trails and ILLA Experience Hotel, we know how important sustainable tourism is today. That’s why our commitment goes beyond just bringing travelers to our country. We are committed to ensuring that each guest takes home not only memories or photographs of their trip, but something greater, leaving a legacy by helping local artisans and supporting initiatives that make a difference.

Because it’s up to you to be a conscious traveler and leave a more sustainable future for future generations.

Be part of the transformation

As a guest at ILLA Experience Hotel, you will not only enjoy a luxurious stay in the heart of Quito, but you will also be making a difference by supporting local artisans and initiatives that transform communities.

Take pride in knowing that you are part of a new generation of conscious travelers, people who travel with purpose and leave something positive behind at every destination they visit.

Would you like to be one of those travelers who leave their mark with every experience?

FAQS

1. What does it mean that ILLA Experience Hotel is TourCert certified?

It means that the hotel complies with strict international sustainability standards in environmental, social, and cultural aspects, ensuring that each operation contributes positively to people and the planet.

2. How does ILLA Experience Hotel support the local community?

Through collaborations with artisans and families in San Marcos, offering cultural workshops that generate fair income and preserve traditional crafts.

3. What is The NESTS Project?

It is an educational program that trains young Ecuadorians in gastronomy, hospitality, and entrepreneurship, helping them develop sustainable tourism projects in their communities.

4. Where can I check the availability of ILLA Experience Hotel and contribute to new initiatives with them?

You can check availability directly on the website, where each reservation not only offers a luxury experience in Quito, but also leaves a mark through sustainable tourism.