Darius Morgan is the entrepreneur behind the hydrofoils on Lake Titicaca and the founder of the leading Bolivian Travel Company.

 

Short Bio

Mr. Darius Morgan Martin, born in Rumania, grew up in France and arrived at Bolivia in the 50’s working for the Swedish company Ericcson. That was his first visit to Bolivia where he had the chance to discover its beauty and natural richness, from the Bolivian Amazon region to Lake Titicaca in the Andes. In 1958 he decided to show this beautiful destination to the world, by opening his DMC, Crillon Tours, being the first DMC and Operator in the country.

Despite his efforts to show Bolivia to foreign visitors, he needed first to teach about the destination to the world, and that’s how he starts with his South American Mini University presentations that through many of his friends, reached 4 continents and gave over 200 presentations, that not only showed Bolivia as a country but South America as a continent as the most appealing destination for travelers.

Over 60 years later, he not only made this continent popular to the rest of the world, but he has also expanded his company in Bolivia now in charge of his children and grandson, with two hotels and 7 Hydrofoils on Lake Titicaca and 3 Airstream Campers on the Uyuni Salt Flats.

He has published 6 books and countless articles for renown newspapers and magazines, always focusing on the ever-expanding Tourism Trade.

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In 2010 he was awarded as Pioneer of ITB Berlin on their 40-year anniversary, having been part of this international annual event since its beginning.

 

Awards

  • 1966 Tourism Medal given by the Government of Bolivia.

  • 1969 COTAL Albatross Trophy for the best project of Tourism in South America

  • 1972 ABOTUR Award, Bolivia

  • 1973 Illustrious Guest of Paraguay

  • 1973 Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Culture of Bolivia

  • 1973 Declared "Distinguished Guest" by the General Director of Tourism, Paraguay

  • 1977 ASTA Award for best presentation of South America, Madrid

  • 1977 Mayor of Copacabana for promoting the culture and the region of Copacabana

  • 1978 Trophy of the Department of Puno, Peru

  • 1983 AAVYT Argentina Award for intercontinental efforts for Tourism

  • 1983 Diploma of the Association of Travel Agencies of Santa Cruz

  • 1985 "La Puerta del Sol", in recognition of the contribution to Tourism in Bolivia

  • 1985 "El Puma de Oro" from the National Institute of Archaeology for promoting Bolivian culture internationally

  • 1985 The "Golden Kantuta" for pioneering Tourism in Bolivia

  • 1985 The "Condor of the Andes" by the Government of Bolivia for the great contribution to tourism in Bolivia (the maximum recognition in the country)

  • 1988 Award given by His Holiness Pope John Paul II during his visit to Bolivia

  • 1990 Recognition of the Governor of Rio de Janeiro for the contribution to regional tourism

  • 1992 Award for efforts to tourism education in Bolivia

  • 1993 Trophy of the Chamber of Commerce of Bolivia for the contribution to the organization

  • 1993 Award for the contribution to the US Ecology Adventure Travel Society

  • 1993 Award for its cultural activities in South West Miami band

  • 1997 "Oscar Lobo" Award from the American Association of Tourism for the professional work on behalf of South American Tourism

  • 2002 Member of "Who is Who" of the International Historical Society

  • 2010 Pioneer Award ITB Berlin 40 years

  • 2013 Award for the Innovative services of Crillon Tours given by the Ministry of Culture

  • 2014 Great Recognition of La Paz Autonomous Government for Crillon Tours contribution to Tourism in Bolivia

  • 2014 Gold Emblem for Crillon Tours given by the Bolivian Navy

  • 2015 Bolivia National Congress: Award to Crillon Tours for notable acts in favor of Bolivia

  • 2016 Illimani de Oro

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“My last book is my autobiography, and I wrote it for the new generation and what I think that they should look for into their future. If my large experience can help anybody, I will try to do it and reach perhaps one of the most important gools of my eccentric life. I am ready to reply and discuss any of my experiences and to learn from you how we can do the best in any circumstances.”

— Darius Morgan

“Mi último libro es mi autobiografía, y lo escribí para la nueva generación y lo que creo que deberían buscar en su futuro. Si mi dilatada experiencia puede ayudar a alguien, intentaré hacerlo y llegar a quizás uno de los goles más importantes de mi tan excéntrica vida. Estoy listo para responder y discutir cualquiera de mis experiencias y también aprender de usted cómo podemos sacar la mejor parte de cualquier circunstancia.”

— Darius Morgan