An ongoing topic here is whether Ecuadorians are getting fed up with all the furriners; a related theme is that the government may remove the welcome mat.
Here's an indication that the government (the people might be another matter) is not yet tired of us (or anyway, not yet tired enough to forego our money).
The government of Ecuador is slated to increase the country's annual tourism budget from $40 million to $150 million, Minister of Tourism Vinicio Alvarado announced last week during TravelMart Latin America, the leading regional tourism industry conference which was hosted in Quito.
In order to implement the policies needed for Ecuador to solidify its position as a regional tourism power, the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism is aiming to quadruple its resources. This budget will include funding for infrastructural developments such as roads, ports, and airports, which will exceed direct tourism investment.
