Colombia's week in New York - June 25-29 2012

REASONS TO VISIT COLOMBIA

"United States is Colombia’s main source market
in tourism with 317,962 visitors in 2011"

Colombia is a Mega-Diverse Country featuring two oceans, Rainforests, all types of terrains and weathers, and with a magnificent Flora and Fauna. Colombia offers something for everyone with a wide variety of activities and destinations. Your vacation experience can include history, culture, nature and relaxing in the beach all at once.
Colombia is a nearby destination. Only 2:30 hours from Miami, and 5:30 hours from NYC.
There are no seasons; every city (region) has different climates, but same weather all year long.
No Visa required for U.S Citizens. There is no departure tax or reciprocity laws.
Planning and booking your next vacation to Colombia is easy. We have partnered with more than 100 recognized tour operators throughout the country, offering different types of vacation experience.
You may ask one of our Colombia specialist travel agents for packages to Colombia; and you may also book directly with our partner Online Travel Agencies, hotels and airlines.
United States is Colombia’s main source market in tourism with 317,962 visitors in 2011 which accounted for 20% of the total arrivals. One million USA Tourists have visited Colombia in the last three years.
The United States has the best direct air connectivity with Colombia. Over 170 weekly flights which connect directly 7 US cities with 5 cities in Colombia. Operated by the following airlines: American Airlines, Avianca, Delta, JetBlue, LAN, Spirit and United Airlines.
Recently Signed Open Skies Agreement between the two countries (starting in 2013) enabling to add even more routes and frequencies between the two countries.
We expect to increase the amount of business travelers to Colombia as a consequence of the Free Trade Agreement, and we also expect them to return for vacations and therefore achieve an increase in leisure travelers.