Latventure introduces itself as new DMC partner
On January 1, 2021, the incoming agency group Latventure, will join the Latinconnect network as a new member, initially with the destinations Ecuador and Argentina. Peru will follow in late 2021.
Three initial questions for Daniel Küng, CEO of Latinconnect:
Three initial questions for Daniel Küng, CEO of Latinconnect:
What is Latinconnect's goal in accepting the new partner?
With our online platform we offer modern digitized solutions for specialized tour-operators. We already cover Central America, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. The expansion to South America started two years ago with Colombia and is now being continued with Ecuador, Argentina and will be followed by Peru. The ultimate goal is to cover all of Latin America with a uniform digital solution and high-quality agencies.
Why is Latventure particularly suitable as a partner?
Latinconnect's partner agencies all have a strong focus on the European market as a whole, and their focus is on the DACH market. Speaking German is therefore essential. Second, competence and quality are important for individual trips and thirdly, all Latinconnect partners must work on the same back office system in order to be able to implement the common digitization strategy. Latventure perfectly fulfills all three criteria.
When does Latventure start feeding its products to Latinconnect?
Latventure has already started processing the content and the goal is to be online with Ecuador and Argentina by ITB 2021.
The next questions are for Kai Single, CEO of Latventure:
With our online platform we offer modern digitized solutions for specialized tour-operators. We already cover Central America, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. The expansion to South America started two years ago with Colombia and is now being continued with Ecuador, Argentina and will be followed by Peru. The ultimate goal is to cover all of Latin America with a uniform digital solution and high-quality agencies.
Why is Latventure particularly suitable as a partner?
Latinconnect's partner agencies all have a strong focus on the European market as a whole, and their focus is on the DACH market. Speaking German is therefore essential. Second, competence and quality are important for individual trips and thirdly, all Latinconnect partners must work on the same back office system in order to be able to implement the common digitization strategy. Latventure perfectly fulfills all three criteria.
When does Latventure start feeding its products to Latinconnect?
Latventure has already started processing the content and the goal is to be online with Ecuador and Argentina by ITB 2021.
The next questions are for Kai Single, CEO of Latventure:
Kai, you live in Ecuador, since when?
I traveled to South America for the first time in 2001 and met my wife in Ecuador. After my studies, I moved to Quito in 2007, where I started setting up our Ecuador office. That was the hour of birth of Latventure. In addition to Ecuador, we have also opened other country offices in Argentina and Peru. From the very beginning, Latventure's idea was to set up a comprehensive network of its own incoming agencies in South America.
Latventure was founded in 2007, how many employees and locations does your company have today?
Today our group has six offices in four countries: Argentina (Buenos Aires), Chile (Santiago), Ecuador (Quito) and Peru (Arequipa). In Argentina and Peru, we also have branches in Bariloche and Cusco. We employ a total of around 35 people.
We can find out about your extensive product portfolio on your website. What are your strengths?
Our strengths lie in the areas of active and adventure travel for groups and FITs, which we design according to sustainable criteria. Perfectly planned and organized group tours are our specialty. In Argentina, our rental car and hiking tours are special, which we offer together with our office in Chile from a single source and across borders - we are also a certified "Carretera Austral" operator. In Ecuador we own the exclusive rainforest lodge Hakuna Matata, which is also ideal for group travel. We also run our island hopping programs on the Galapagos entirely on our own. In Peru, our office in Cusco is listed as a licensed Inca Trail organizer. In addition to the Inca Trail, we also operate other trekking tours, such as the Salkantay or Choquequirao Trek.
I traveled to South America for the first time in 2001 and met my wife in Ecuador. After my studies, I moved to Quito in 2007, where I started setting up our Ecuador office. That was the hour of birth of Latventure. In addition to Ecuador, we have also opened other country offices in Argentina and Peru. From the very beginning, Latventure's idea was to set up a comprehensive network of its own incoming agencies in South America.
Latventure was founded in 2007, how many employees and locations does your company have today?
Today our group has six offices in four countries: Argentina (Buenos Aires), Chile (Santiago), Ecuador (Quito) and Peru (Arequipa). In Argentina and Peru, we also have branches in Bariloche and Cusco. We employ a total of around 35 people.
We can find out about your extensive product portfolio on your website. What are your strengths?
Our strengths lie in the areas of active and adventure travel for groups and FITs, which we design according to sustainable criteria. Perfectly planned and organized group tours are our specialty. In Argentina, our rental car and hiking tours are special, which we offer together with our office in Chile from a single source and across borders - we are also a certified "Carretera Austral" operator. In Ecuador we own the exclusive rainforest lodge Hakuna Matata, which is also ideal for group travel. We also run our island hopping programs on the Galapagos entirely on our own. In Peru, our office in Cusco is listed as a licensed Inca Trail organizer. In addition to the Inca Trail, we also operate other trekking tours, such as the Salkantay or Choquequirao Trek.
In 2014 you were the first travel agency in South America to be awarded the TourCert Check Label. How did this come about and how and where do you primarily implement sustainable goals?
Sustainability has been an integral part of our corporate strategy since the beginning. We are a responsible company geared towards the long term, trust and friendship. We maintain very close contacts with all stakeholders: customers, service providers and employees. We became aware of TourCert through our partners in Germany and immediately found ourselves in the philosophy of the organization. Especially during the Corona crisis, we stand closely by our employees and partners and have been praised by TourCert for our extraordinary commitment in this difficult time. In Peru, by the way, we sell masks and disinfectants, thus giving our colleagues an additional source of income during the pandemic.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Latinconnect network and what new tasks are you facing now?
Latinconnect had been known to us for many years as a trustworthy partner with a modern and future-oriented strategy. The chemistry between us was right from the start. We come from different countries and share the same values and inspiring vision. In addition, the merger of countries from Central America and South America certainly offers many synergies from which both sides can benefit. Everything was just right, sometimes it turns out the way it should! We are of course facing a major challenge. We are currently working on the introduction of Tourplan in our countries. However, we are using the crisis to rebuild and modernize the company in order to be able to optimally adapt to the needs of a Latinconnect membership. Certainly this would have become much more difficult without the crisis. We are motivated and can hardly wait until we can start.
Please obtain further information at www.latventure.com or directly with .
Sustainability has been an integral part of our corporate strategy since the beginning. We are a responsible company geared towards the long term, trust and friendship. We maintain very close contacts with all stakeholders: customers, service providers and employees. We became aware of TourCert through our partners in Germany and immediately found ourselves in the philosophy of the organization. Especially during the Corona crisis, we stand closely by our employees and partners and have been praised by TourCert for our extraordinary commitment in this difficult time. In Peru, by the way, we sell masks and disinfectants, thus giving our colleagues an additional source of income during the pandemic.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Latinconnect network and what new tasks are you facing now?
Latinconnect had been known to us for many years as a trustworthy partner with a modern and future-oriented strategy. The chemistry between us was right from the start. We come from different countries and share the same values and inspiring vision. In addition, the merger of countries from Central America and South America certainly offers many synergies from which both sides can benefit. Everything was just right, sometimes it turns out the way it should! We are of course facing a major challenge. We are currently working on the introduction of Tourplan in our countries. However, we are using the crisis to rebuild and modernize the company in order to be able to optimally adapt to the needs of a Latinconnect membership. Certainly this would have become much more difficult without the crisis. We are motivated and can hardly wait until we can start.
Please obtain further information at www.latventure.com or directly with .