Colombia

AccorHotels and Algeciras Agree to Buy Atton Hotels

AccorHotels and Chilean group Algeciras announce have signed an agreement with the shareholders of Atton Hotels in order to acquire the company. Under the terms of the agreement, AccorHotels will acquire 100 per cent of the management company that operates 11 Atton hotels (2,259 rooms), plus three hotels under development, across Chile, Peru, Colombia and Florida, USA. In addition, AccorHotels … Read More about AccorHotels and Algeciras Agree to Buy Atton Hotels

Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena

Air Canada's inaugural flight, AC1872 from Toronto to Cartagena, Colombia departed December 18th. The flight marks the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. "We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network," said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada.  "Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with … Read More about Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena

Air Canada Increases Service to Colombia

Air Canada is introducing a new service to Cartagena, Colombia and increasing frequency to Bogota this winter. Both the weekly non-stop service to Cartagena, which is subject to government approval, and the service to Bogota will be operated by Air Canada Rouge. "It is never too early to start planning an escape from the Canadian winter, and Air Canada is pleased to give customers more options … Read More about Air Canada Increases Service to Colombia

UFI Appoints First Canadian to Board

Dianne Young, Exhibition Place's CEO, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). Her three-year term began October 30, 2014, following the UFI General Assembly in Bogota, Colombia. An active member of UFI, Young is the first Canadian appointed to the Board. Previously  she sat on the association's Social Corporate Responsibilities … Read More about UFI Appoints First Canadian to Board

Cartagena Destination Update

By Anne Dimon Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, has much to offer meeting and incentive travel planners considering a Caribbean destination that’s more than sand and surf: A fascinating history, ancient monuments within a 500-year-old walled city, a large cruise port, modern infrastructure, luxury hotels, offshore islands and, despite misperceptions, a safe and secure environment. Of the city’s … Read More about Cartagena Destination Update

Bogota Undergoes Transformation

Fast Facts Recommended Website: colombia.travel Average Hotel Room Rate: $150 USD Getting There: Four times weekly, Air Canada (aircanada.com) flies direct from Toronto to Bogota. American Airlines (aa.com), Delta (delta.com), Copa (copaair.com) and Continental (continental.com) fly from Toronto to Bogota through connecting U.S. and Latin American cities. Convention Facilities: Corferias Bogota … Read More about Bogota Undergoes Transformation

JW Marriott to Open 10 New Hotels in 2010

April 5, 2010 Marriott International’s luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott announced its plans to open 10 properties this year in five countries. The scheduled openings in China, Colombia, India, Turkey and the U.S. will bring the brand’s total count to 54 hotels and resorts and 24,000 rooms and represents a $2 billion investment. “The major growth expands the JW Marriott experience to some of the … Read More about JW Marriott to Open 10 New Hotels in 2010

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