Tourism in Colombia

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Colombia with Anniversary Fares & Free Spirit® Promotion

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating 15 years of giving its Guests More Go between Colombia and the United States after first landing in 2008 and growing to be the largest U.S.-based, ultra-low-cost carrier in Colombia today. Spirit launched service in Bogota (BOG) and Cartagena (CTG) 15 years ago, and has since added Armenia (AXM), Barranquilla (BAQ), Cali (CLO), Medellin (MDE) and Bucaramanga (BGA) to its route map.

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  • That's why we celebrate that Spirit Airlines has been flying directly from the United States to Cartagena and Bogotá for 15 years and to Cali for five years!"
  • said Carmen Caballero, president of ProColombia, the promotion agency part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism of Colombia.
  • ** To qualify for Colombia's 15-year anniversary Free Spirit® 1,500 or 750 Points promotion you must (i) be a Free Spirit® member; (ii) book travel on a Qualifying Flight Segment.
  • Bonus points earned through the Colombia Anniversary Free Spirit® Points promotion would offer standard Status Qualification Points (SQPs).

IDB Lab Forum Showcases Innovation and Technology in Development

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold the second edition of IDB Lab Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13 and 14.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold the second edition of IDB Lab Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13 and 14.
  • Registrations are open for the second edition of IDB Lab Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, to be held on June 13 and 14.
  • This year, the event is part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of IDB Lab, "which is in full evolution to become the first innovation hub for development in the region," according to Irene Arias, CEO of IDB Lab.
  • IDB Lab Forum will include WeXchange , a pioneer in promoting female entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean in STEM.

IDB Lab Forum Showcases Innovation and Technology in Development

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold the second edition of IDB Lab Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13 and 14.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold the second edition of IDB Lab Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13 and 14.
  • This high-level international meeting seeks to improve the quality of life Latin America and the Caribbean citizens through innovation and technology.
  • This year, the event is part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of IDB Lab, "which is in full evolution to become the first innovation hub for development in the region," according to Irene Arias, CEO of IDB Lab.
  • IDB Lab Forum will include WeXchange , a pioneer in promoting female entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean in STEM.

US Companies Are Looking to Colombia for All Their Sourcing Needs

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProColombia's business forum, held on-site in Houston, Texas, on November 9th and 10th, and complemented by a virtual program of business appointments the following days, has ended, leaving opportunities for both buyers and exporters of over $6.2 million in immediate sales, in sectors such as agri-business, chemicals and life sciences, manufacturing industries, textiles and apparel, and BPO, software & IT services. There is a total expectation of $67 million that alongside the immediate sales will generate a grand total of $73.4 million, making the business forum a success.

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  • The sectors with the highest business expectations were agri-business, consumer and industrial goods and BPO, software and IT services.
  • The participating Colombian companies Bendito (Riosucio), Forsa (Caloto), Muskox (Valledupar) and Virutex (Caloto) are from PDET municipalities.
  • I really do feel that Colombia is the frontier for new discovery as far as products and availability in the western hemisphere".
  • If you are interested in learning more about business opportunities in Colombia, please go to: www.procolombia.co .

Sergio Díaz-Granados is elected as CAF’s new Executive President

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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He has held the positions of Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, Vice Minister of Business Development and President of the Boards of Directors of Bancldex and ProColombia.

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  • He has held the positions of Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, Vice Minister of Business Development and President of the Boards of Directors of Bancldex and ProColombia.
  • He has also been a congressman and chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives.
  • Daz-Granados is also dean and president of the Coordinating Committee of the Board of Executive Directors of the IDB.
  • As Executive Director, he chaired the IDB Policy and Evaluation Committee between 2016 and 2017, and the IIC / IDB Invest Board of Directors Committee between 2018 and 2019.

ProColombia: Business Opportunities in Colombia for British and European Investors

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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LONDON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colombia Inside Out 2021 (CIO 2021) is a business platform and one of the largest and most recognised Colombian economic forum outside of Colombia.

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  • LONDON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colombia Inside Out 2021 (CIO 2021) is a business platform and one of the largest and most recognised Colombian economic forum outside of Colombia.
  • It is a significant milestone for celebrating investment and capital market relations between the South American country and the United Kingdom, as well as other European and global Investors.
  • The event is a joint effort between the British Government, the Colombian Embassy, ProColombia in the United Kingdom and binational chambers of commerce.
  • In the infrastructure sector, several important developments in Colombian cities such as Medellin, Bogot and Cartagena will be presented to investors.

Colombia invites US buyers to participate in the 85th Virtual Macro Business Matchmaking Forum

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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BOGOTA, Colombia, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 1,500 companies from Colombia will offer agri-foods, construction materials, auto parts, fashion, cosmetics, video game production, mobile applications, and other goods and services at the business matchmaking forum organized by ProColombia.

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  • BOGOTA, Colombia, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 1,500 companies from Colombia will offer agri-foods, construction materials, auto parts, fashion, cosmetics, video game production, mobile applications, and other goods and services at the business matchmaking forum organized by ProColombia.
  • The 85th Virtual Macro Business Matchmaking Forum, one of Latin America's most important business event of the year, opened its doors to more than 750 buyers seeking new, quality products at competitive prices with tariff advantages.
  • "The United States is Colombia's most relevant business partner and we want to continue strengthening our trade relationship.
  • If you are interested in participating as a buyer join the 85th Virtual Macro Business Matchmaking Forum by registering here: https://mcr.macrorruedasprocolombia.co/macrorrueda85/

ProColombia: Colombia stands out as expanding MICE destination

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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MADRID, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Forging ahead with already confirmed meetings and implementing biosecurity protocols Colombia continues to work and put its all into the meetings tourism industry.

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  • MADRID, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Forging ahead with already confirmed meetings and implementing biosecurity protocols Colombia continues to work and put its all into the meetings tourism industry.
  • The meeting tourism segment in Colombia has begun to make advances as part of the sector's reactivation strategy.
  • In addition, several venues have acquired the seal "Check in certificate, COVID-19 biosafe" from the National Government of Colombia.
  • Another ProColombia initiative is the development of the Meeting Planner virtual platform (colombia.travel/meeting-planner/es), used as an online showcase for all the infrastructure Colombia has to offer the meetings industry.

ProColombia: Colombia establishes itself as a tourism destination for Europe

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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MADRID, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe continues to show strong interest in Colombia as a vacation and meetings destination.

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  • MADRID, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe continues to show strong interest in Colombia as a vacation and meetings destination.
  • The week began with speeches given by Colombia's Vice Minister of Tourism, Julin Guerrero, World Travel & Tourism Council CEO Gloria Guevara, World Tourism Organization Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, and ProColombia President Flavia Santoro.
  • Between August 2018 and August 2020, 34 new routes arrived in Colombia, with Europe as one of the priorities.
  • As always, Colombia is ready to welcome travelers and make them feel better than ever by promoting sustainable, biosafe, and unforgettable tourism options.

Colombia announces the reopening of international flights

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Colombia is advancing on its strategy for reactivating international tourism.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Colombia is advancing on its strategy for reactivating international tourism.
  • The Colombian Government announced the reopening of the international air connectivity with the inauguration of the first two flights on September 19th from Cartagena with the arrival of the airline Spirit coming from Fort Lauderdale, and the departure of the Colombian airline Viva Air to Miami.
  • In addition, as of September 21st, flights will be restored from Mexico and the Dominican Republic among other countries.
  • The recovery of international air connectivity was one of the strategic actions that we established in ProColombia.