Gap Adventures embarks on an adventure of its own. The tour operator has just acquired the first of its new hotel brand, the G Hotels, in Quito, Ecuador.

Designated as a historical heritage site by the city of Quito, the 24-room hotel will undergo refurbishment before officially opening in July. Renovations include an overall facelift and the addition of a meeting room for Gap Adventures tour briefings.

“This is an exciting step for Gap Adventures. G Hotels will be in locations where we tour most regularly and will add to the unique experience our passengers have come to expect from us.” Says Bruce Poon Tip, CEO of Gap Adventures.

The Quito property is the first of four hotels Gap Adventures plans on acquiring in the coming year. Subsequent properties are schedule to open between now and 2010 in Lima and Cusco in Peru, as well as in Costa Rica.

About Gap Adventures

In 1990, Bruce Poon Tip launched Gap Adventures with the belief that other travellers would share his desire to experience authentic adventures in a responsible and sustainable manner. We have grown from a one-man show to an award winning company of over 700 employees. Gap Adventures is a world leader in adventure travel, offering more than 1,000 small group experiences, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents to more than 90,000 travellers a year. For more information please visit gapadventures.com

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