Hilton debuts in the Galapagos Islands

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton was recently launched in Miconia Highland Forests near Galapagos National Park.

The boutique estate featuring with 21 luxurious rooms and villas and deluxe rooms is a safe haven for travellers aiming to enjoy the tranquillity of wildlife experiences, surrounded by lush nature.

“Debuting in a destination that organically welcomes travellers to connect with nature, dream and discover, this momentous opening marks the first international hotel brand in the Galapagos Islands, while making Ecuador the Curio Collection by Hilton brand’s 30th country to welcome travellers to its growing portfolio.

“With more than 115 unique hotels and resorts around the world, Curio Collection by Hilton properties provide authentic and curated experiences that are both distinctive and draw inspiration from their local communities. Royal Palm Galapagos brings that vision to life, and we look forward to welcoming travellers to this truly one-of-a-kind hotel”, commented Jenna Hackett, global brand head, Curio and Tapestry Collections by Hilton.

Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton features unique craters and old lava tunnels and is surrounded by astonishing vegetation and breathtaking panorama. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a reception area, restaurants, a gym, a spa and a pool.

The spacious 21 villas and deluxe rooms of the hotel have a casual elegant design with a touch of local natural influence.

Royal Palm Galapagos is also home of unique culinary experiences centred on fresh, local ingredients, including sustainably harvested seafood. The hotel’s restaurants are managed by Ecuadorian talented chefs Patricio Sisa and Rommel Chalen. The 50-seat Royal Palm Restaurant serves countless international and local cuisine dishes, as well as one of the best South American wine collection.

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton is the only hotel applying the Miconia and Scalesia Reforestation Program, while committing to the sustainability&environmental causes via the Rain Harvesting program aiming for water reduction by reusing rain water and recycling residues, as well as via Plant-a-Tree Program.

“We are proud to be the first international hotel brand to debut in this remarkable location known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity. With destination stewardship at the centre of our Travel with Purpose ESG strategy, we are committed to minimising the impact of our operations and protecting this incredible community. Sustainability is at the heart of the hotel, so we are thrilled to offer guests a thoughtfully immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experience in this special destination,” declared Erica Gordon, senior vice president, global head of public affairs and ESG, and president of the Hilton Global Foundation.

The Hilton Global Foundation is a partner of The Nature Conservancy and Galapagos Conservancy aiming to protect Ecuadorian fish species and the critically endangered Floreana Giant Tortoise.

World Travel Awards has nominated Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos as Ecuador’s Leading Hotel 2022 and Ecuador’s Leading Resort 2022.

Source: breakigtravelnews.com