Colombia Tourism News Page 2
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.
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.
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.
Avianca brings Dreamliner to new Bogota-Munich 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.
Adriana Corena, marketing director, Cartagena de Indias Tourism Board (Spanish)
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.
Medellín 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá 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.