About Flashtravel & its history

Name:              Francisco José Jarrín Calderón
Address:           Juan de Velasco 140
City:                Quito
Country:           Ecuador
Working Area:   Throughout Latin America
Telephone:        (593-2) 223 5320
                                  290 6050
Mobile:             (593-9) 945 5513
E-mail:             flash@uio.satnet.net

Current Position

Best and most wanted Naturalist III guide
Latin America Specialist
Wildlife and Nature photographer
FlashTravel Inc. Deluxe Eco Cultural Tour Operator
CEO – President

For the past ten years, Francisco's name has become synonymous of excellence in:

  • Award-winning photography tours
  • Visually stunning slide programs on nature and travel
  • Guided nature walks that educate and inspire
  • Professionally escorted nature tours in Latin America
  • Prominent lectures on Colonial Art of Quito at all its churches, chapels and museums.

Employment Summary

Started at the Intercontinental Hotels in the front desk; moved to the largest tour operator in Ecuador as National bilingual guide for about two years. Worked as Incoming department manager for the second largest operator for about 5 years. Now provides customer sales and personal service for prepackaged, adventure tours in Latin America. Annual sales revenues regarded as outstanding by shareholders, currently President CEO and Latin America Specialist at FlashTravel with a concentration in Andean National Parks Indian Culture and Colonial Cities of all South America

Professional Achievements

During the last position, I was able to develop the whole incoming department and the fastest growing tourism business in the country. At present stage I have created FlashTravel and developed the first real deluxe land services in Ecuador with projection through South America. Managed wholesale travel arrangements, specialized in individual and small group travel programs for executives, employees, incentives, and special requirement groups and organizations. Designed incentive programs for the sales force for several companies like Carrier Air conditioning, AEG, American Airlines and Air-cond. Attended all the main Travel Shows in the world and was able to organize the most successful action packaged travel packages in the Area. Also created this website and its marketing strategy. Consultant for the camber of tourism on quality services for natural history and Hispanic culture. Recently discovered as Memories Maker “Naturalist Photographer”

Education and Special Training

Two years of Business Administration at the Catholic University, following by a Degree on marketing management. I also hold the official Tour guide degree offered by the Secretary of Tourism and the Secretary of Environment of Ecuador. Many courses on different fields like first aid – safety operation, environmental interpretation, Biology of the Amazon rain forest for Eco tourism guides, naturalist guide for the Upper Andes National Parks, Tour leader in Chile and Argentina at the Patagonia. I have studies on Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. Certified translator for the United States Embassy. I have a Diploma on Tourist Marketing by the European Center for the promotion of Imports from developing countries. Also got a degree on Colonial Art of Quito offered by ASECUT and the University San Francisco de Quito.

Languages

B.A., English, Adelphy University NYC 1984
Deutsch. - Humboldt Gesellschaft – Goethe Institut
Spanish.- native language

References

Have guided clients throughout America for the main Tour Operators of America and Europe and Israel and has very wide recognitions file that can be shared upon request.