Metropolitan Touring
Dominic Hamilton has a diverse and extensive work experience in the travel and tourism industry. Dominic began their career as a Freelance Journalist, writing for various newspapers, magazines, and websites. Dominic then worked as the Head of Strategic Marketing and Communication at the Quito Visitors' Bureau, where they focused on developing the website and online strategy, as well as organizing press trips and communications.
Dominic later joined Metropolitan Touring as the Head of Communication, overseeing the company's communications strategies across multiple countries. Dominic worked on trade and consumer newsletters, press releases, website content, social media strategies, and coordinated press trips.
Dominic also held positions at the Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador, where they served as the Deputy Minister of Tourism Promotion, leading the team responsible for the country's promotion and attracting international investment.
Dominic was a founding partner of Wanderbus Ecuador, where they played a key role in launching the hop-on, hop-off travel experience. Dominic also worked as a Senior Marketing Communications Consultant for the same company.
Additionally, Dominic contributed to the success of Galapagos Safari Camp as the Director of Marketing Communications. Dominic has also been involved with Ñan magazine as a Collaborator, Sub-Editor, and Writer, and later as the Director of Ñan Communication.
Their most recent role is as the Director of Communications at Metropolitan Touring, where they head up the Communications department, overseeing internal and external corporate communications, public relations, branding, thought-leadership, and new hospitality projects in Latin America. Dominic has also focused on internal communications during the pandemic, creating protocols and updating entry rules.
Dominic Hamilton completed their education in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on French & Spanish from the University of Leeds. Dominic attended this institution from 1989 to 1994. Following their undergraduate studies, Dominic pursued further education at the University of London, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Latin American Studies from 1994 to 1995.
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Metropolitan Touring
Spirit, Vision, Passion: The Metropolitan Touring difference The travel business is a people business. Bricks and mortar, steel hulls and motors, fine linens and bone china are important, but at the end of the day, it’s the local knowledge of the guides, the warmth and sincerity of the staff, the human bond, that make the difference. For over 70 years, we have had the pleasure of sharing transformational journeys with our guests, pampering them, protecting them and accompanying them on fascinating adventures. Each guest is unique, like the iconic locations that we feature on all of our voyages. Each journey is a story, and as your story is woven into ours, we create lifelong bonds In many ways, our company’s origins as the pioneers of travel in the Galapagos Islands have set our course over the last decades. The fragility, the specialness, the singularity of the islands and their wildlife have formed our belief in a travel experience that is founded on respectful contact with the natural world, filled with interpretation, understanding and a long-term vision – and, of course, fun! We own and operate a trio of vessels: the brand-new Santa Cruz II, offering contemporary style and flexible travel arrangements for 90 guests, including solo travellers; yacht Isabela II, the perfect, intimate space for 40 guests to explore the islands in relaxed comfort; and Yacht La Pinta, a sophisticated, upscale travel experience for 48 guests. And for those who prefer the conveniences of a hotel and want to experience Galapagos on their own terms, we offer our newly renovated Finch Bay Eco Hotel, the only beachfront hotel on Santa Cruz Island, with activities and relaxation for everyone. All of our expeditions offer carefully designed itineraries to help you see the most of the Big 15 wildlife and world-class service and gastronomy that take your expedition to another level.