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Category - Colombia Travel News
Breaking news from Colombia – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Colombia travel & tourism news for visitors. Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country largely situated in the north of South America, with land and territories in North America.
Jamaica Expresses Solidarity with Colombia Following Devastating Earthquake
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed Jamaica’s solidarity with...
Colombia Earthquake: Powerful 7.4 Quake Hits Chocó as Tourism and Airports Assess Damage
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region, damaging buildings and triggering...
OECD Brings Peace Through Tourism Into the Global Mainstream with Colombia Strategy
The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report has elevated Peace Through Tourism from an...
Venezuela Rocked by Twin Major Earthquakes as Death Toll Rises, Airports Close, and Caribbean Tourism Faces Disruption
Twin powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, killing at least 32 people, injuring...
Air Canada-Abra Alliance Could Turn Canada Into the New Gateway Between South America and the World
Air Canada and Abra Group have unveiled plans for a strategic partnership that could transform...
Airlines Rebuild for a More Fragile World
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Berlin, airline executives warned that aviation’s biggest...
Cartagena’s Transformation: From Shadowed Past to Caribbean Luxury Capital
Once marked by wealth and notoriety, Cartagena has reinvented itself as a vibrant, safe, and...
Latin America’s Coolest Airline Wingo Connects Medellín with Montego Bay
Latin America’s coolest airline, Wingo, is expanding its network across the Caribbean. Its new...
Jamaica Signals Strategic Airlift Expansion Across Latin America for 2026–2027
Jamaica is moving to expand airlift from South America after high-level talks with airline...
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Latin America and ITB Blitz: Airlift and Sales at the Core
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is leading a strategic marketing mission across Colombia...
Avianca to Restart Daily Bogotá–Caracas Flights
Avianca announced the reactivation of its direct air service between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas...
All 15 on Board Die in Colombia Plane Crash, Including Lawmaker and Political Candidate
A Satena-operated Beechcraft 1900 aircraft crashed in northern Colombia shortly after takeoff...
Biggest Illegal Drug Source Countries for the US: Venezuela Is Not One of Them
As the U.S. battles a deadly fentanyl crisis, data shows only a few countries truly fuel America’s...
Planning To Traffic People on Avianca?
As part of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Colombia's Airline Avianca, in coordination...
Pacific Tsunami Center Warns Countries and Regions Around the Pacific
Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, often known as Tahiti, Japan, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll...
A Unified Voice for UN Tourism Leadership is Emerging West of The Atlantic
Tourism, an economic and social development pillar, is particularly relevant in the Greater...
New Direct Dallas-Bogota Flight on Avianca
Avianca has introduced a new direct route connecting Dallas and Bogotá, which is scheduled to...
New Bogotá and Caracas Flights on Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways announced its latest expansion into the Americas with the launch of two new weekly...
2025 GSA Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena, Colombia
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is delighted to declare that Cartagena, Colombia, will serve as...
Avianca – The Flying Pride of Colombia turns 105 Years Old
Avianca holds the distinction of being the second oldest continuously operating airline in the...
Where is the UN Observer in UN-Tourism (UNWTO)?
Like this publisher, Natalia Bayona, the Executive Director of the World Tourism Organization...
Saudi Arabia, Congo (DR), Jamaica, Seychelles Can Stop a UN Tourism Conspiracy Unfolding
The urgent manipulation warnings for the ongoing UN-Tourism Executive Council conference in...
Nature Positive Tourism Partnership to Address World Leaders at COP16
Officially inaugurated at COP15 in 2022, the NPTP unites essential stakeholders in the tourism...
Direct Chicago – Bogota Flights connect the U.S. with Colombia
Avianca began operating its flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bogotá...
Avianca NDC Content Now on Travelport+
Agents using Travelport+ now can search, view, compare and book avianca’s NDC content alongside non...
New Marrakesh, Cebu and Medellin Flights on United Airlines
United is also increasing flying to Portugal, Hong Kong and South Korea, and resumes Los Angeles...
Puerto Rico Tourism: Avianca Medellín-San Juan Flights Return
The establishment of Avianca's nonstop flight connecting San Juan and Medellín will enhance Puerto...
Emirates New Dubai to Bogotá Flight via Miami
Emirates will operate daily flights to Bogotá via Miami on widebody three-class Boeing 777-300ER...
New San Juan, Puerto Rico to Medellin Flight on Avianca Airlines
Avianca will operate four weekly flights using Airbus A320 family aircraft, accommodating up to 180...
Colombia Launches New Country Brand Slogan at Montreal Tourism Forum
Thirteen top tourism companies from ‘The Country of Beauty’ will have the opportunity...
Coolest Neighborhoods in The World 2023
Time Out has unveiled its list of the “coolest neighborhoods in the world” for 2023...
Weak Passports in Latin America: Ecuador Ranked Among the Least Powerful in 2023
Ecuador‘s passport ranks among the weak passports in Latin America when considering the...
The Most Flown Air Route in Latin America
In the first half of 2023, about 670,000 passengers traveled between Quito and Guayaquil by air.
Spirit Airlines Colombia Flights to Cartagena and Bogotá
Spirit Airlines launched service in Bogota (BOG) and Cartagena (CTG) 15 years ago, and has since...
6.3 Earthquake Rattles Colombia
A strong 6.3 magnitude quake shook the Bogota capital of Colombia as well as other cities such as...
New Miami, Medellin, Lima and Atlanta flights on LATAM and Delta
LATAM Airlines Colombia will introduce a new daily service between Miami and Medellin starting...
Avianca Airlines and Travelport sign new agreement
Avianca Airlines and Travelport announced today that they have renewed their decades-long...
New Hilton Santa Marta hotel opens in Colombia
Hilton announced today the opening of its second hotel in Colombia’s oldest Hispanic city.
International visitor arrivals to the United States up 144.9%
October 2022 was the nineteenth consecutive month that total non-US resident international arrivals...
Colombia: Tourism a vehicle for total peace, regional development
Colombia will participate in one of the world's most important tourism events, FITUR, which will...
Colombia sets its sights on tourism
- The most biodiverse country per square kilometer will be present at FITUR 2023 with a delegation...
Unlimited flights between Colombia and Canada now
Colombia, filled with immense natural wealth and meaningful travel experiences, is now closer to...
Canada and Colombia: Unlimited flights and destinations now
The expanded agreement will allow airlines of Canada and Colombia to better respond to the needs of...
Travel writers honor Bogota
SATW celebrated its 2022 annual convention in Bogotá, Colombia, at the Hilton Bogota Corferias.
Colombian Avianca and Vivi Air announce their merger
Two major Columbian airlines today announced that they have reached an agreement to merge...
LATAM to neutralize CO2 emissions on Latin America flights
LATAM Airlines Group announced that it will compensate the CO2 emissions of the first nine routes...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
The most naturally beautiful countries in the world named
The study analyzed countries around the globe on a series of natural wonders, including the number...
Four countries formalize “Ocean Highway” in the Galapagos Islands
The ceremonial signing of the decree took place in the Galapagos Islands, with the presence of Ivan...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Welcomes Brazilian and Colombian Ambassadors
On two separate occasions, Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, welcomed courtesy calls...
Terrorist attack: Two people killed in Colombian airport bombing
Two police officers were killed in two explosions that struck Camilo Daza International Airport, in...
New flights from Montreal and Toronto to Bogota and Cartagena
During 2021, international air connectivity in Colombia has broken records with airlines such as...
ASUR airports report 4.9 million passengers in November 2021
ASUR passenger traffic for November 2021 reached a total of 4.9 million passengers, 7.2% above the...
Avianca Airline Sees a Brand New Day: Steps Out of Bankruptcy
Avianca Airline has been the flag carrier of Colombia since December 5, 1919. Today, the airline...
Airlines: The Best and The Worst
A study analyzing passenger experiences conducted by Bounce for factors such as service, meals...
A New Era in Latin American Tourism Security
The World Tourism Network President Dr. Peter Tarlow was a key speaker at the recent Colombian...
Airbnb: 11 best Latin American cities for the US travelers
Not only are US travelers looking for destinations that offer cultural attractions and tropical...
American announces new Colombia, Mexico and US flights from Miami
With today’s announcement, American further solidifies its position as the largest airline at MIA...
WTTC wants travel to be safe but President Biden holds the key for vaccine
At the just concluded WTTC Summit in Cancun, Mexico. There wasn't any public discussion on the...
Happy Valentines: 13,000 tons of flowers sent to Ecuador
Colombians fell in love with Ecuador and LATAM Group was able to come to the rescue
ASUR: Passenger traffic down 44.9% in Mexico, 41.5% in Puerto Rico and 67.8% in Colombia
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. ASUR, an international airport group with...
Avianca Holdings is looking for 1.2 billion Dollars
Avianca Holdings is a Latin American airline holding company formed in February 2010 by the merger...
Colombia joins Spain and Italy in pursuit of “Sanitized Venue” seal for nightlife venues
For several weeks now, the nightlife sector has been working backstage, taking advantage of this...
Colombia Struck by 6.0 Earthquake
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia today, December 24, 2019, at 19:03:52 UTC shaking...
Colombia bans Uber
The Department of Industry and Trade of the Government of Colombia announced new regulation...
Delta Air Lines and LATAM to launch codeshare in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Delta Air Lines and LATAM will launch codeshare for flights operated by certain LATAM affiliates in...
Avoiding overtourism by exploring Colombia’s unexpected alternatives
As Colombia’s tourism star continues to rise—from topping 2020 “must travel” lists to tripling its...
A Complete Guide to the Nursing Industry in Latin America
Latin America has seen tremendous societal growth and development in the past 50 years, bringing...
Air Canada launches year-round flights from Montreal to Bogotá, Colombia
Air Canada today announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá...
Brazilian Azul and Colombia’s Avianca announce interline agreement
Azul, the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, and Avianca...
ASUR: 2Q19 passenger traffic up in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Colombia
ASUR, an international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S., and Colombia, today...
UNWTO Deputy Secretary General Sanclemente leaves: Gustavo Santo from Argentina next?
There will be a farewell cocktail tonight at UNWTO Madrid to say farewell to the UNWTO Deputy...
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to restore Cartagena’s architectural gems
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and San Francisco Investments, a subsidiary of Valorem, a business...
Organizing the rape of children: A lucrative tourism business for former Israeli soldier
Tourists travel to Colombia often loo0king for drugs and to rape children. This is a very dark...
ICCA: Colombia is in top 30 countries for meetings tourism
The annual ranking by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) revealed that...
Bogota hosts 6th International Nightlife Congress
For the second year in a row, the city of Bogotá (Colombia) will host the 6th International...
Avianca Airlines enters its 100th year of uninterrupted operation
In 2019 Avianca Airlines celebrates its 100-year anniversary. It ratifies its position as the...
Loro Parque Fundación contributes to successful recovery of Yellow-eared Parrot in Colombia
Although more than 8,000 kilometers separate the Canary Islands from Colombia, the Yellow-eared...
Power of People proves popular for upcoming BestCities Global Forum in Bogota
Leaders will hold talks, workshops, and programs while also learning about the region and culture...
