https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/colombia tourism/ Colombia Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:32:05+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/colombias-moment-on-the-world-stage-tourism-beauty-and-a-breakthrough-era/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/colombias-moment-on-the-world-stage-tourism-beauty-and-a-breakthrough-era/ Colombia has always been rich in colour, rhythm and contrast, but in recent years the world has begun to see the country through a sharper, more confident lens. Branded as “The Country of Beauty,” Colombia is no longer an emerging destination waiting to be discovered—it is a tourism success story asserting its place on the global stage. Between August 2022 and December 2025, the country welcomed 22 million non‑resident visitors, marking a 134% increase compared to the same period under the previous administration. The numbers alone are historic, but behind them lies a deeper transformation: a tourism sector that has matured, diversified and found its voice in international markets. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:50:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-i-do-to-colombia-this-valentines-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-i-do-to-colombia-this-valentines-season/ This Valentine’s weekend, Colombia is already part of the celebration. For more than five decades, the country has been recognized in the United States as a leading source of the flowers shared during the season of love. Today, more than 80% of Valentine’s blooms originate from Colombian fields. In January and February 2025 alone, approximately 720 million stems supplied the U.S. market, reflecting a relationship built on trust, trade, and shared value. More recently, Colombia’s reputation has also expanded through its high-quality cacao exports, bringing another taste of the country into romantic moments nationwide. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/york-medellin-opens-as-hiltons-first-curio-collection-by-hilton-hotel-in-me/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/york-medellin-opens-as-hiltons-first-curio-collection-by-hilton-hotel-in-me/ Hilton announces the opening of York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in Colombia’s vibrant second-largest city. The hotel is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection by Hilton in the country, following Cartagena and Bogota. Hilton’s lifestyle brands are expecting unstoppable growth in the Caribbean and Latin America with nearly 40 open hotels and plans to welcome nearly 40 properties, offering travelers immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:13:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10-unforgettable-places-to-visit-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10-unforgettable-places-to-visit-in-colombia/ Colombia’s rise as a top-tier travel destination speaks for itself. In 2024, the country welcomed a record-breaking 6.7 million international visitors—an increase of around 8.5% from the previous year—solidifying its status as the top choice for U.S. travelers in South America. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-heartbeat-of-afro-colombian-culture-in-cali-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-heartbeat-of-afro-colombian-culture-in-cali-colombia/ Colombia has become the top destination for U.S. visitors in South America, and for good reason. The “Country of Beauty’s” commitment to showcasing its 10% share of the planet’s biodiversity and rich cultural diversity has earned it several international tourism awards, including the recent title of Best Afro Tourist Destination in the World at the World Travel Market (WTM). Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:21:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-sees-a-123-increase-in-meetings-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-sees-a-123-increase-in-meetings-tourism/ In January and February, 16,634 international visitors arrived in Colombia for business meetings and work-related events, representing a 123.1% increase compared to the same months in 2021. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sofitel-baru-calablanca-beach-resort-opens-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sofitel-baru-calablanca-beach-resort-opens-in-colombia/ Nestled in the heart of the idyllic white-sand beaches on the island of Barú, the highly anticipated Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort has officially opened its doors. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:36:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-by-marriott-arrives-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-by-marriott-arrives-in-colombia/ Operated by oxoHotel, the property welcomes business and leisure travellers with upscale design and architecture that enhances the guest experience. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:28:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-flavia-santoro-president-procolombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-flavia-santoro-president-procolombia/ With the restart of international travel on the horizon, Colombia aims to stimulate international tourism growth and ignite travellers’ wanderlust by spotlighting the warmth and kindness of its people. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more in conversation with Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:34:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metropolitan-touring-to-launch-new-colombia-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/metropolitan-touring-to-launch-new-colombia-cruises/ Metropolitan Touring has announced a partnership with luxury river cruise innovator, AmaWaterways, to launch the first luxury cruise experience on the Magdalena River in Colombia. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-flavia-santoro-trujillo-president-procolombi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-flavia-santoro-trujillo-president-procolombi/ Through her role as president of ProColombia, Flavia Santoro Trujillo is committed to promoting tourism in the country. As the Latin American destination seeks to remerge from the coronavirus pandemic, she here explains to Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, what measures are being put in place to keep visitors safe Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:25:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-americans-to-return-to-bogota-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-americans-to-return-to-bogota-colombia/ The agreement between Routes and Opain - El Dorado Airport Concessionaire of Bogotá El Dorado International Airport was signed during the World Routes event in Adelaide. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:40:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-signs-for-new-property-in-cartagena-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-signs-for-new-property-in-cartagena-colombia/ Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open a luxury hotel and private residences in Cartagena, one of South America’s most historic and attractive seaside cities. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:44:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cartagena-joins-caribbean-hotel-tourism-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cartagena-joins-caribbean-hotel-tourism-association/ The city, represented by COTELCO Cartagena, has become the organisation’s 33rd destination and the first commercial association to join the regional association in more than 15 years. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:43:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-set-to-launch-medellin-colombia-flights-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-set-to-launch-medellin-colombia-flights-in-june/ Visitor numbers to Colombia have grown over recent years, with travellers enticed to Colombia by the South American country’s spectacular natural wonders, unspoiled Caribbean beaches, magnificent colonial architecture and lively local culture. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:13:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-dreamliner-to-new-bogota-colombia-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-dreamliner-to-new-bogota-colombia-route/ Celebrating a big occasion in grand style, Munich Airport marked the launch of Avianca’s new service to Bogotá with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:23:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/adriana-corena-marketing-director-cartagena-de-indias-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/adriana-corena-marketing-director-cartagena-de-indias-tourism-board/ Adriana Corena, marketing director with the Cartagena de Indias Tourism Board, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the city takes the title of South America’s Leading Honeymoon Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:31:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medellin-takes-lead-in-colombian-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medellin-takes-lead-in-colombian-tourism/ The city of Medellín has received the largest increase in foreign visitors for 2016 in Colombia. Visitor numbers from the UK grew by 14 per cent for the country as a whole and 38 per cent for the city of Medellín from 2015 to 2016. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:10:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conrad-hotels-moves-into-colombia-with-cartagena-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conrad-hotels-moves-into-colombia-with-cartagena-property/ Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Conrad Cartagena, the brand’s first hotel in Colombia and third in Latin America. Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:14:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-connect-bogota-to-boston-massachusetts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-connect-bogota-to-boston-massachusetts/ Avianca has started four weekly direct flights from Boston to the airline’s hub in Bogota, Colombia, offering travellers 960 seats per week. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:46:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-signs-with-constructora-colpatria-for-medellin-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-signs-with-constructora-colpatria-for-medellin-hotel/ Hilton and Constructora Colpatria have announced the signing of a franchise license agreement to open Hilton Medellin, bringing the company’s flagship brand to Colombia’s second largest city. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:52:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-as-chapecoense-plane-crashes-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-as-chapecoense-plane-crashes-in-colombia/ As many as 76 people are believed to have died in a plane crash in Colombia. The aircraft came down with 81 people on board on approach to the city of Medellin. Many of those on board were from the Brazilian football team Chapecoense. The team was travelling to Colombia to complete in final of the Copa Sudamericana, against Medellin team Atletico Nacional. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:15:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-launches-new-bogota-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-launches-new-bogota-route/ Air Europa has launched its latest route, set to operate daily from Madrid to Bogota on its latest generation aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Air Europa chairman Juan Jose Hidalgo cut the ribbon at the inauguration in Barajas airport Madrid and was among passengers on the first flight to Bogota, the city thought to be the economic, cultural, political, financial and touristic hub of Colombia. Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:38:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-bogota-opens-to-guests-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-bogota-opens-to-guests-in-colombia/ The land of emeralds has a new gem in the luxuriously intimate Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá, where every design detail is handcrafted, and every guest experience is completely personalised. The second Four Seasons in the city spills onto the vibrant street scene, while providing a warm haven of customised service and sophisticated style for its guests. Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:44:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doubletree-by-hilton-comes-to-bogota-with-double-signing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doubletree-by-hilton-comes-to-bogota-with-double-signing/ Amid the thriving Colombian tourism sector, Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of two franchise agreements to convert two Cosmos hotels in Bogotá into DoubleTree by Hilton properties. The move will bring the brand into Colombia for the first time. Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:43:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-adds-colombian-capital-bogota-to-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-adds-colombian-capital-bogota-to-schedule/ Air Europa will launch a new daily service from London to Bogota via Madrid June 27th next year. Following the announcement of a new route to Asuncion, Paraguay, last month, this news is further indication of Air Europa’s strategy for growth and expansion over the coming year, as the airline seeks to fill the few remaining gaps in its South American network. Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:24:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony/ Ecudaorian capital Quito has led winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015, being recognised as Latin America’s Leading Destination for the second successive year. On a night of night of high drama in host city Bogotá, Chile claimed the title of South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, while Argentina picked up the trophy for South America’s Leading Heritage Destination. Sun, 11 Oct 2015 04:39:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-live-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-live-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2/ Breaking Travel News will this weekend bring you live footage of the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. Hundreds of industry leaders from across the region are expected to attend the red carpet event on Saturday, October 10th, with presentations taking place in Teatro Colón, in Colombian capital Bogotá. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:11:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-arrives-in-bogota-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-arrives-in-bogota-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony/ World Travel Awards has arrived in Colombian capital Bogotá as final preparations begin for the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. Hundreds of industry leaders from across the region are expected to attend the red carpet ceremony on Saturday, October 10th, with presentations taking place in Teatro Colón. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 18:27:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bogota-puts-final-touches-to-world-travel-awards-gala-ceremony-preparations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bogota-puts-final-touches-to-world-travel-awards-gala-ceremony-preparations/ With less than a month to go before Bogotá welcomes the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015, Bogotá Turismo has unveiled the latest details of the event. The red-carpet ceremony will take place on October 10th, centred on two iconic locations in the city. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:07:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-call-for-votes-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-call-for-votes-ahead-of-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremo/ Members of the hospitality industry, consumers and tourism stakeholders from across Latin America are being encouraged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. The ceremony will take place in Colombian capital Bogotá, on October 10th, with voting scheduled to close on August 17th. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:21:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/advance-worldwide-launches-new-tour-to-showcase-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/advance-worldwide-launches-new-tour-to-showcase-colombia/ Travel specialists Advance Worldwide have announced the launch of an exciting new Colombian tour created especially for UK holiday-makers interested in well-being and ethical travel. The first nine day trip is scheduled for November and is set to include the city of Medellin, Nuqui at the Pacific Coast and Colombia’s Coffee Region. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:58:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndham-garden-barranquilla-opens-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndham-garden-barranquilla-opens-in-colombia/ Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the opening of the 91-room Wyndham Garden Barranquilla hotel, jointly with local partner Inversiones Rueda Leon. The hotel becomes the company’s 13th property to open in Colombia. Wyndham Garden Barranquilla is located in the heart of Barranquilla’s financial district, mere steps from several major corporations, banks, and industrial parks, as well as the world-renowned shopping for which Barranquilla and Colombia are famous. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 09:16:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/colombia-expo-milan-2015-commisioner-juan-pablo-cavelier1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/colombia-expo-milan-2015-commisioner-juan-pablo-cavelier1/ Chris O’Toole talks with Colombia Expo Milan 2015 commisioner Juan Pablo Cavelier about the pavilion, the role of Expo Milan and the upcoming visit of president Juan Manuel Santos. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:42:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-colombia-expo-milan-2015-commisioner-juan-pa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-colombia-expo-milan-2015-commisioner-juan-pa/ With 20 million guests expected during its six months of operation, Expo Milan 2015 is presently one of the most popular tourism destinations around the world.  Breaking Travel News visited to catch up with some of the key leaders of the national pavilions that form the cornerstone of the experience. Here editor Chris O’Toole talks with Colombia Expo Milan 2015 commisioner Juan Pablo Cavelier about the pavilion, the role of Expo Milan and the upcoming visit of president Juan Manuel Santos. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:30:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-goes-daily-on-london-bogota-route-from-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-goes-daily-on-london-bogota-route-from-july/ Colombia’s national airline, Avianca, has announced that it will increase the frequency of its London to Bogota flight. Passengers wishing to fly from Heathrow to Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport will now have a choice of seven departures a week up from four. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:12:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-headed-to-wtm-latin-america-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-headed-to-wtm-latin-america-for-first-time/ The third WTM Latin America, which will take place from April 22nd-24th at the Expo Centre Norte in Sao Paulo, will welcome Colombia to the event for the first time this year. Promoting the rich history and diverse landscapes and cultures, Colombia plans to take advantage of the most international business-to-business event for the industry in the Americas. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:58:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tatiana-pineros-laverde-director-general-bog/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tatiana-pineros-laverde-director-general-bog/ Visitor numbers to Bogotá have doubled in under a decade as the Colombian capital develops a reputation as a leading destination to do business. Ahead of the city’s host of the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony in October, Breaking Travel News sits down at ITB Berlin with Tatiana Piñeros Laverde, director general, District Institute of Tourism of Bogotá to discuss the secrets behind its recent renaissance. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:15:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-launched-at-anato-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-launched-at-anato-2015/ World Travel Awards has officially begun the countdown to the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015 during a launch event at the Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015 in Bogotá. Bogotá will host the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony in October this year. The largest tourism showcase in Latin America, ANATO welcomes thousands of industry leaders from across the region to the Colombian capital each year. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:25:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latin-american-tourism-comes-under-spotlight-at-vitrina-turistica-de-anato/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latin-american-tourism-comes-under-spotlight-at-vitrina-turistica-de-anato/ Emerging trends in holiday packages are set to be discovered at the upcoming Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015, to be held in Colombian capital Bogotá from February 25th-27th. It is here agents will decide what tour operators to partner with for the upcoming year. “Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015 is the most important tourism event in Colombia,” said ANATO president Paula Cortés Calle. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:33:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vitrina-turistica-de-anato-set-to-raise-10m-for-colombian-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vitrina-turistica-de-anato-set-to-raise-10m-for-colombian-tourism/ Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015, the most important tourism showcase in Latin America, will generate $9.7 million in revenue for Colombian capital Bogotá, according to ANATO president Paula Cortés Calle. According to Calle, the showcase, which has been hosted by Colombia for the past 34 years and in Bogotá for the past 25, is vital to the economy of the capital. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:59:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airport-forms-part-of-huge-bogota-infrastructure-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airport-forms-part-of-huge-bogota-infrastructure-overhaul/ Colombian capital Bogotá has unveiled plans for a second international airport, El Dorado II. Construction on the airport, build in the west of the city and designed to complement the existing El Dorado International Airport in the east, could begin as early as next year. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:19:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vitrina-turistica-de-anato-2015-welcomes-puerto-rico-as-official-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vitrina-turistica-de-anato-2015-welcomes-puerto-rico-as-official-partner/ The president of the Colombian Association of Travel & Tourism, Paula Cortés Calle, has revealed Puerto Rico will be the official partner of the 2015 Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015. Meanwhile Cartagena will be showcased as the domestic partner of the event, which will take place at the International Business & Exhibition Centre in Bogotá from February 25-27th. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:58:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombian-tourism-promotion-body-rebrands-as-procolombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombian-tourism-promotion-body-rebrands-as-procolombia/ The Colombian trade, investment and tourism promotion body Proexport has completed its rebrand to Procolombia following an eight-month process led by its president Juan Manuel Santos Calderón. The move, which takes immediate effect, comes after a survey of Colombian and foreign entrepreneurs concluded that the name Proexport did not reflect either the body’s connection to Colombia or its broad remit, which covers promoting investment and tourism as well as exports. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:29:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proexport-colombia-launches-uk-agent-education-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proexport-colombia-launches-uk-agent-education-campaign/ Tourism, foreign investment and exports promotions agency Proexport Colombia has launched a comprehensive new e-learning programme for UK travel agents called Learn Colombia aimed at increasing agents’ knowledge of the country and boosting sales. Any UK agent who completes the course by September 30th 2014 will be in with the chance of winning one of four return flights to Bogota with the national carrier Avianca or one of ten Colombian goodie bags. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 23:17:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rise-in-airlift-sees-uk-visitors-to-colombia-soar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rise-in-airlift-sees-uk-visitors-to-colombia-soar/ A significant rise in airlift from the UK is set to combine with a surge in hotel development to further fuel the dramatic rise in UK visitor numbers seen in recent years, according to the Colombian tourism board Proexport. UK arrivals grew by 13.9 per cent year-on-year between 2012 and 2013, from 23,801 to 27,101 – double the overall market growth of seven per cent. Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:44:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-launches-direct-flight-from-london-heathrow-to-bogota/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-launches-direct-flight-from-london-heathrow-to-bogota/ Proexport Colombia, the government agency for the promotion of tourism, trade and investment, is delighted to announce Avianca will be offering direct flights from London Heathrow to Colombia’s capital Bogota. This service will commence from the June 27th and will operate four times a week on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-market-boom-for-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-market-boom-for-colombia/ Colombia has increased the number of cruise ships arriving in the country threefold in the last six years according to new figures from the ministry of commerce, industry and tourism. In 2006 there were 53 landfalls recorded in the Latin American country’s ports, snowballing to 166 in 2012. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:17:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/courtyard-by-marriott-plans-first-hotel-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/courtyard-by-marriott-plans-first-hotel-in-colombia/ Marriott International plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Bogota, Colombia. Opening in April 2014, the 146-room Courtyard hotel on Avenida El Dorado will be part of a mixed-use complex which will include prime office and retail space. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:49:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-tourism-uses-travel-domain-for-instant-recognition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/colombia-tourism-uses-travel-domain-for-instant-recognition/ When it was time for Proexport, the official tourism promotion organization for Colombia, to launch its new Internet portal, Colombia.travel, it logically saw the inherent impact that .travel would have as a marketing tool for the world tourism industry. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:30:01 +0000