Dear Reader

We are delighted to introduce our new website which we have designed to be more clear and concise with information on Colombia and the services we are able to offer as a specialist Colombian Destination Management Company & Receptive Tour Operator.

Over the next few months we will be adding additional information and features which will allow visitors to the sight to further enhance their understanding of Colombia and the rich diversity of experiences available. We will also be launching the website in Spanish and German.

Trade Shows

Colombia57 is delighted to be supporting Pro Export Colombia as they reintroduce the Colombia Destination Stand at World Travel Market in London from November 7th – 10th 2011. We will have our own dedicated space on the stand, LA190 and invite you to join is for a coffee, naturally Colombian!

To arrange an appointment please email Brendan Rayment at brendan@colombia57.com.

FITUR is one of Europe’s leading travel shows and will take place in Madrid, Spain from January 18th until the 22nd 2012. Colombia57 will be exhibiting at FITUR on the Colombia destination stand. More details to follow.

Travel Mart Latin America is one of the most important trade fairs in the region and we are very proud that the Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias will be hosting this event from September 12th – 14th 2012. Colombia57 has confirmed our attendance as an exhibitor. More details to follow.

Hotels in Colombia

Levels of investment in the hotel infrastructure in Colombia are at an all time high with international hotel chains such as Hyatt, Intercontinental, Hilton and Radisson all recently announcing new properties in Cartagena and Bogota. In addition smaller private luxury hotels are opening throughout the country, in destinations such as Santa Marta and Providencia. This increased choice and capacity should lead to more competitive pricing, making Colombia a much more affordable destination in Latin America.

Viva Colombia – a new low cost airline

Based in Medellin, Colombia’s second largest city, Viva Colombia will be the country’s first true low cost carrier. Expected to be launched in early 2012 Viva Colombia will operate an extensive network of 32 routes throughout the country using a fleet of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. This exciting news promises to bring much needed competition to the national aviation market, challenging the domination of Avianca and making air travel more affordable for both Colombians and foreign visitors.

Cruise Convention comes to Colombia

The FCCA (Florida Caribbean Cruise Association) has recently announced that their annual conference will take place in Colombia in 2013. This professional body aims to promote and regulate the development of cruising in the Caribbean and Colombia57 is proud to be an associate member and looks forward to participating at the conference in Cartagena de Indias.