Colombia

'This is what we are booking in Latin America right now'

We caught up on Latin America travel trends when Latin Routes gathered its top-performing travel agents together for a gala lunch

AmaWaterways doubles down in Colombia with second ship launch

Cruise operator is offering two itineraries on the lesser-known Magdalena river

Agents flocking to sell AmaWaterways’ ‘cutting edge’ Colombia ships, says UK chief

The ultra-luxury line recently launched its first ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River with another vessel set to start operating in June 2025

Clients with kids? Consider Disney’s Encanto country

From Disney inspiration to jungle adventures, here’s why you should be thinking of Colombia for adventurous families

Agency disruptor founded by Colombian postgrad 45 years ago joins Advantage

Family-owned Soliman Travel, which also has corporate travel and tour operating divisions, sought to ’go against the grain’ with is focus on more bespoke tours rather than packages

AmaWaterways delays launch of new vessel citing ‘challenges of being a pioneer’

The luxury river line said while the launch of the first Colombia-based vessel – AmaMagdalena – has been delayed, the second remains on schedule and will launch in June 2025

5 unusual Colombia itineraries featuring military helicopters and a lost city

Military helicopters, a coffee-scented self-drive and a lost city: five operators share their highlights

Your client types matched to 7 Colombia itineraries

Check out suggestions to suit solo travellers, groups, nature enthusiasts, luxury travellers, foodies and those with a special interest or on a budget

Why you can feel confident recommending Colombia

Colombia has historically had a bad rap when it comes to safety and infrastructure, but off the back of a recent “remarkable” resurgence in tourism, experts bust myths around travel to the “Country of Beauty”...

Tantalising Colombia eco-lodges for adventurous clients

With nature being one of the stars in Colombia’s crown, it makes sense to suggest more adventurous clients stay in an eco-lodge. Wildlife and bird watchers will be on cloud nine, and there are also opportunities to support and meet indigenous communities.

Colombia selling guide launches as second in TTG series

Discover a comprehensive flights guide; information on the best time to travel and what’s on; maps and suggested itineraries; essential information; and marketing tools and tips from experts.

Which Colombia itineraries are most highly recommended by operators?

With some of the world’s greatest biodiversity, ancient sites and natural attractions, from the Amazon jungle to the Caribbean coastline, Colombia has plenty to offer touring clients. Here are some tempting themed itineraries.

Ama's UK boss outlines the levers he pulls to drive trade bookings

The line’s managing director Jamie Loizou insists lines must talk about the experiences on offer to increase the sector’s customer database

TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – Colombia

Webinar: Top 6 Colombian experiences for nature lovers

Tune in for a round-up of six bookable nature and wildlife experiences in Colombia, including eco-lodges, a nature reserve and trips with local tour operators

Colombia's Avianca restarts daily London-Bogota link

Flights will depart Heathrow at 10.40pm, with the route offering around 7,000 seats to the Colombian capital a month

Avianca exits bankruptcy protection after 18 months

Colombian carrier hopeful of restarting London-Bogota flights early next year

UK red list reduced to zero as remaining seven countries removed

Travellers arriving in the UK from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will no longer have to submit to hotel quarantine on arrival

AmaWaterways to offer Colombia river cruises with Metropolitan Touring

River line and South American specialist operator announce plans to build “all-suite, eco-friendly” vessel

Meet Virgin Voyages, Singapore, Colombia and more at TTG’s Restart: Travel Festival

Agents and tour operators invited to week-long festival of training and networking from Monday (21 September) to help them win new business

Uncover Latin America’s undiscovered gems

The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) shares some of the region’s destinations that will appeal to clients who like to explore off the beaten track

Foreign Office confirms further Latin America charters

Additional flights laid on to bring home more than 900 British nationals in Argentina, Colombia and Honduras

Intrepid staff share bonus as profits rise

Intrepid Group achieves fourth year of growth

Feeling the rhythm in Colombia

Andrew Doherty learns how the South American country is promoting itself through music