Month: June 2024

• The Ponce Paluguillo Water Protection Area is one of the sources that supplies water to the northeast of Quito.

• In 2023, Quiport signed an agreement with FONAG and allocated US$ 42,000 for the execution of conservation actions for water sources in the moors that supply Quito.

• The cleaning day is part of Quiport’s commitments to replenish the water footprint of the Quito airport.

• Quito airport is the first airport in the country to replenish its water footprint.

As part of the commitments derived from the agreement to replace the water footprint of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, on Friday, June 21, 2024, 25 volunteers from Quiport, the concessionaire of the Quito airport, together with representatives of six companies from the airport community, participated in a volunteer day. This activity, organized jointly by the Water Protection Fund (FONAG) and Quiport, focused on cleaning the wasteland of the Ponce Paluguillo Water Protection Area, one of the main sources that supplies water to the northeast of Quito and, therefore, Of course, to the Quito airport.

In a joint effort to protect and preserve this vital ecosystem, the volunteers enthusiastically dedicated themselves to the cleaning task, managing to intervene and clean approximately the edges of 10 km of the Pifo – Papallacta road in the moor area, removing a total of 268 garbage bags. This action not only reinforces the environmental commitment of Quiport and the companies that operate at Quito airport, but also contributes significantly to the well-being and sustainability of an essential water resource for the city.

In 2023, Quiport demonstrated its firm commitment to the conservation of the paramo by grantingUS$42,000 to FONAG. These funds are intended for the care and maintenance of the moor located in the Ponce Paluguillo Water Protection Area, thus ensuring its good condition and functionality as a water source for the northeastern parishes of Quito. It should be noted that Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the first in the country to replenish its water footprint, marking an important milestone in the sustainable management of natural resources.

Ramón Miró, president and CEO of Quiport, said: “We are very proud to be the first airport in Ecuador to take concrete measures to replenish our water footprint. This volunteer day in the Ponce Paluguillo Water Protection Area is an example of the commitment we have to sustainability and the conservation of natural resources that are vital for our community and for the proper functioning of the airport. The voluntary participation of our collaborators and business partners in these initiatives is essential to achieve our environmental objectives.”

The volunteers expressed their satisfaction and pride in participating in this activity, highlighting the importance of actively contributing to the protection of the environment and the sustainability of Quito’s natural resources.

The Quito airport celebrated the opening of the renovated Quri store in its international commercial corridor. Quri, whose name means ‘treasure’ in Quechua, has reinvented its store concept to offer travelers a tangible and unforgettable experience.

With a renewed design conceived by the company that owns the brand, Travel Stores, Quri provides a welcoming atmosphere and invites visitors to explore and delight in the cultural richness, reflected in a wide range of products ranging from crafts to clothing with native designs. In addition, it offers a selection of foods that includes chocolates and coffees.

The opening ceremony was attended by collaborators from Corporación Quiport, Travel Stores, Metropolitan Public Airport Services Company and of course the passengers.

During the event, Francisco Dalmau, CEO of Travel Stores, highlighted the importance of the project, mentioning that it has been a significant challenge. Dalmau pointed out that the store represents a lot for the entire team and that they offer valuable artisanal treasures made by Ecuadorian hands, after having traveled the country in search of the most emblematic products. He also expressed his pride in having materialized the store with such love.

For his part, Ramón Miró, president and CEO of Quiport, expressed his enthusiasm for the opening of the renovated Quri location, highlighting his role as an icon of the Mariscal Sucre. “Quri is the perfect place to promote a sense of belonging and to invite our passengers to rediscover the cultural wealth of Ecuador and its most emblematic products,” he said.

With this renovation, Quri is positioned as an attractive stop for travelers who want to purchase emblematic products from Ecuador before their trip. The store not only adds a touch of local authenticity to the terminal, but also offers an unforgettable experience for all its visitors.