GALAGENTS BLOG
5 certifications that ensure environmental and social responsibility of tourism businesses
Since the pandemic, travelers are more conscious about their impact on destinations. They're looking to choose socially and eco-responsible tour operators. Thankfully, after the pause in tourism activities during 2020-21, tour operators realized they needed to adjust...
5 vital aspects that will help you understand Industry 4.0
Have you heard about the fourth industrial revolution? We’re pretty sure that you may have heard it, but we probably don’t know exactly what it is and what it's brought to us. For years we’ve heard about the XIX century’s industrial revolution, and we may have thought...
Discover 7 of the unique Galapagos plants that welcome you
Many have been said about the uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands, its wildlife, and the fragility of ecosystems. You may know about giant tortoises, sharks, sea lions, and more. Yet, how much do you know about its plant species? Those that catch your attention as...
Conversational Marketing: the tool to understand and engage your leads
It’s widespread that clients get fed up with brands because they feel unheard and unattended. Sometimes, it is almost impossible for them to get accurate information immediately or find a way to talk with a representative. As businesses, we must take care of our...
The essential gear to get the most out of a Galapagos Diving Trip
As we have mentioned previously in several articles, the Galapagos Islands is a top-notch destination for worldwide divers, from beginners to advanced. No matter if the traveler wants a day tour or a liveaboard cruise to reach some of the diving sites with unique...
Overcome four of the main challenges of labor shortage in the tourism Industry
The 2020 pandemic forced the tourism industry to shut down and reduced international trips by one billion. Nonetheless, after two years, the sector's recovery is on the rise, yet not still the same as in 2019. According to the European Aviation Assessment released by...
Is Ecuador equally megadiverse as the US, with less than 3% of its size?
Many have been said about Ecuador´s biodiversity and its four worlds or regions: The Amazonia, the Andes, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands. Each one of them has unique biodiversity in an array of ecosystems. But do you know why Ecuador´s flora and fauna...
Ecuador: A novel wedding destination to keep an eye on.
Weddings are a growing business that many tourism destinations get the advantage of. According to the Knot Research & Insight Team, during 2021 in the US, the average guest size was 105, with a total cost invested in the ceremony reception of $28K, while 19% of...
The online revolution Web 3.0 will bring us soon. Discover why?
Have you heard about the development of web 3.0? If not yet, it’s your time to understand what we’re close to experiencing or already experiencing. Not so long ago, we were talking about being in the 2.0 online era, but, as we’re used to, as soon as the 2.0 landed in...
Discover what Ecuador has to offer beyond its four worlds
When you think about the middle of the world, you probably think about Ecuador. A tiny country in South America, it neighbors the important tourist destinations of Colombia and Peru. Ecuador might be known for its Galapagos Islands for those into nature and exotic...