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Expected to be Amazed!

What you didn’t know about Colombia National and international hotels

About Bogotá Moving around Bogotá

In the heart of the americas Top 10 places to visti in Bogotá

Bogotá, a city fo worldwide events City security plan

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About our Airport Magical Venues for social events

Bogotá, the host of large international events

A city commited

A Country that welcomes you Best Cities Global Alliances

Infrastructure, quality and service in one place

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Third country in the world with the largest reserve of

sweet water.

Largest producer of the Finest emer-alds in the world.

The second great-est flowering

plant biodiversity of the world.

Second world ex-porter of flowers

after Holland

The softest and best coffee in the

world.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the

world's highest coastal range. 

Home for 10% of the planet´s bio-diversity. World’s

largest bird biodiversity. 1,878

species prove it.First biological

diversity of birds, butterflies and

reptiles.

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5 hours away from New York City on a direct flight or 5 hours away from Buenos Aires on a direct flight makes Bogotá an accessible destination.

Bogotá’s Connectivity in facts:

» More than 700 weekly international direct flights.

» Direct Connection to more than 43 countries.

» 32 airlines flight to Bogotá.

» A brand new airport: El Dorado.

El Dorado International Airport is Colombia´s main connection center for domestic and international flights.

In the Heart of the Americas

Amsterdam

RomaEstambul

Moscú

India

Beijin

Tokio

AustraliaCiudad del

Cabo

Emiratos Árabes

DallasLos Ángeles

HoustonAtlanta

TorontoNew York

WashingtonOrlando

Fort Lauderdale

Punta CanaSanto Domingo

La HabanaC.MexicoCancún Miami

MadridLisboa París

FrankfurtLondres

Guatemala

C.PanamáCaracasSan José

Barcelona

Lima

Quito

Buenos AiresSantiago de Chile

Sao Paulo

Río de Janeiro

Flights with 1 stop

Conventions

City Time City Time City Time

Atlanta 5 hr. 10 min

Amsterdam 12 hr. 23 min

Habana 2 hr. 30 min

Panamá City 1 hr. 40 min

Aruba 1 hr. 50 min

Houston 5 hr. 10 min

Punta Cana 2 hr. 55 min

Puerto Rico 2 hr. 55 min.

Barcelona 10 hr. 25 min Lima 3 hr.

Lisboa 10 hr. 40 min

Londres 10 hr. 30 min.

París 10 hr. 55 min

Buenos Aires 6 hr. 10 min

Los Ángeles 8 hr. 50 min

Quito 1 hr. 40 min

Caracas 1 hr. 30 min

Cancún 3 hr. 40 min.

Madrid 9 hr. 50

Rio de Janeiro 6 hr. 30 min

Curacao 1 hr. 50 min

México D.F. 4 hr. 50 min

San José 2 hr. 15 min

Fort Lauderdale 3 hr. 50 min

Dallas 5 hr. 50 min.

Miami 3 hr. 40 min Sao Paulo 6 hr. 10 minSanto Domingo 2 hr. 50 min.

Frankfurt 11 hr. 10 min New York 5 hr. 50 min

Santiago de Chile 6 hr.

Guatemala 3 hr. 15 min.

Guayaquil 1 hr. 50 min

Orlando 4 hr.

Toronto 6 hr. 50 min

Washington 5 hr. 50 min

AirlinesAvianca

LAN Perú S.A.

Spirit Airlines

Aerogal

Iberia

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Aerorepublica

VivaColombia

Air Canada

Taca

Lufthansa

Conviasa

Aires

Delta Air Lines

Tame

American Airlines

Air France

Copa

United Airlines

Aeroméxico

TapJetblueInterjet

Avior Airlines

Latam

LacsaKLM

Cubana de Aviación

Turkish Airlines

Air Europa

Blue Sky

Ocean Air

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El Dorado Airport has a four-star rating on Skytrax and has received an award for having the Best Airport Staff in South America.

In 2015, the airport handled a total of 295,352 flights, 16,757 more flights than in 2014 (6.01% increase), while fully upholding the terminal’s standards and service levels.

El Dorado Airport handled 30,235,622 passengers in to-tal (arrivals-departures), 9,354,139 international and 20,881,483 national passengers.

As for air freight, 631,730 tons of cargo was airlifted to and from this airport from November 2014 to October 2015.

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Colombia welcomes foreigners from all over the world. Proof is that there are 96 countries that, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry

don’t require VISA to visit our country.

A Country that

Welcomes you

GermanyAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustraliaArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBrazilBrunei DarussalamBulgariaButanCanadaCheck RepublicChileGuatemalaGreeceGranadaGeorgiaFranceFinlandPhilippinesFijiEstoniaUnited States ofAmericaSpainSlovenia

SlovakiaUnited Arab EmiratesEl SalvadorEcuadorDominicaDenmarkCroatiaCosta RicaGuyanaHondurasHungaryIndonesiaIrlandIslandMarshall IslandsSalomon IslandsIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanKazajstanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxemburgMalasiaMaltaMexicoMonacoNorwayNew ZelandNetherlandsPalau

PanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPolandPortugalEnglandDominican RepublicRumaniaRussiaSaint Kitts and NevisSamoaSomaliaSan MarinoSanta LuciaSaint Vincent and theGrenadinesSingapurSouth AfricaSwedenSwitzerlandSurinameTrinidad and TobagoTurkeyUruguayVenezuelaHong Kong (SARG-China)TaiwanChipreSouth KoreaMicronesiaHoly See

How to Request your Visa?If your country is not included, don’t worry!

Our team in Colombia will accompany you throughout the process for getting your Visa ready.

In addition to the list of above the following countries do not need to request the visa if they have American Visa or Schengen Visa:

•China •Vietnam •Thailand •Cambodia •Myanmar

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GDP: US$ 93,4  billions

GDP Per Capita: US$12,165

Share of Colombia´s total GDP: 24,7%

Share of Colombia´s international trade:

30,3%

Share of national companies of medium and large companies:

54,1%

Unemployment Rate: 10,1%

Named 4th City of the Future by fDi Magazine

Source: GBCB

In less than a few hours, you may find yourself 180 meters underground (at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira) and go at the top of a mountain (Monserrate)

3,200 meters above sea level.

Fourteen wetlands are distributed through-out the city, totaling

675 hectares.

“Ciclovías” - Ciclying routes

are used by ap-proximately 2 million people (about 30% of the population)

on over 120 km of car-free streets.

The city’s 20 districts con-tain over 5,016 parks

Since year 2000 holds an annual car-free day to

build a year-round culture of sustainable mobility.

344 km of network bike paths or “Ciclorutas”

Bogotá has been recognized as an international events destination due to the wide range of infrastructure and the facilities that it has to offer to meeting planners and attendees. Futhermore, Bogotá has a privileged geographical location, between South, Center and North America. Those who have visited Bogotá have confirmed that it is an ideal city to host events:

So much enthusiasm, so much creativity, so much spirit and lively atmosphere.

Yes, many things are happening

Mariana RangaStanford University

It is incredible; Bogotá is like New York City… Just Better…

Gil TaranCarnegie Mellon University

All our expectations have been met. We have taken this event to cities in thirteen

different countries and this is as good as it’s got. You’ve stepped us up a level

Bob Hodgson

Cambridge University International Conference on Technology

Policy and innovation – ICTPI

Catedral de Usaquén, Bogotá-Colombia

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Bogotá, The Host of large International Events

They all dared to think differently!

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In recent years the meetings industry has recognized the growth potential of Latin America and Bogotá in particular.

The Colombian capital has gained international recogni-tion as a hub for the organization of large - scale events.

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Bogotá offers a wide range of accommodation suitable to different targets, from international hotel chains to lovely and cozy hostels in the historic center of La Candelaria.

Infraestructure, Quality and Service in One Place

Rooms available in the city

Projections for the next 3 years:

2,195 rooms 1,375 rooms 790 rooms 610 rooms

around AGORA international convention center as follows:

Some Hotels Brands that you will find in Bogotá» Marriott» JW Marriott» Courtyard Marriott» Hilton» Holiday Inn» Holiday Inn Express» Starwood – W» Hyatt

» Grand Hyatt» Sofitel Accord» Radisson» Four Points» Cosmos Hotels» Estelar Hotels» BH Hotels» Art Suites

» Dann Carlton Hotels» Crowne Plaza» Movich» NH Hotels» Best Western» Aloft Hotel» Four Seasons» Atton

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A city that distinguishes itself for its integrated offer

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National and International prestigious hotel chains are waiting for you

A city to live through your five senses. Its flavors are captivating and its scents, hypnotizing.Here, experiences are constructed through traditions, its people and its geography. We

have thousands of stories to tell that will leave you wanting to come back for more. In addition to facilities for doing business, and organizing events and conventions, Bogotá

has a wide choice of possibilities for local and foreign tourists.

Museo del Oro (Gold Museum)

The Gold Museum gathers more than 34,000 pieces of gold and 20,000 lithics, ceramics, textiles and precious stones belonging to the indigenous culture.

Botero’s Museum and Mint House

Its art collection was donated in the year 2,000 by world renown Colombian artist Fernando Botero.

Museo Nacional de Colombia(Colombian National Museum)

The first in Colombia and one of the oldest in Latin America. It was declared as a national monument for its historic and architectural value. The building, which has a stone facade and an interior courtyard, was a prison for almost 72 years.

Andrés Carne de ResThis bar, restaurant and nightclub (among many other attributes), is considered the “sanctuary of rumba” in Bogotá. Its décor is full of anecdotes and typical elements.

in Bogotá

Simon Bolívar´s Park With 360 hectares of extension, this is one of the city´s lungs, becoming an essential part of the capital´s life because of its strategic location, its vast green spaces and the diverse area.

Bars, coffeshops and handicraft shopsA neighborhood where cobblestone streets and colonial houses mixes with modern architecture. Today they are used for exclusive restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

Guatavita LagoonThe birthplace of the legend of “El Dorado”.

Place were a sacred indigenous ceremony occurred centuries ego. Several gold pieces were found on its banks.

Candelaria Historical CenterSince the XVI century, when the first constructions were built there, it has been a political, administrative and religious center. Its steep streets still keep the names used during the centuries of Colonial rule.

Monserrate´s Sanctuary “Cerro de Monserrate” is a symbol for the city, not only for its natural resources, but also for its religious connotations. The mountain guards the city from 3,200 meters above sea level.

Salt Cathedral of ZipaquiraBuilt 80 meters underground, the cathedral is the country’s most famous Catholic sanctuary: each Station of the Cross is a magnificent work of art and engineering masterpiece. The underground sactuary most important in the world.

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Besides from its extensive infrastructure for events, Bogotá offers a wide variety of non-traditional venues to host social events. From colonial museums, modern facilities, haciendas located just outside the city that offer breathtaking landscapes, to restaurants and clubs with settings and exquisite menus. The Next City takes a look at some of these unique venues of Bogotá:

Magical venues for events

Gold MuseumBesides being the most important museum in Bogotá, the Museum can open its door during the night for a cocktail and a private tour through the most important pieces of the collection.

Andrés DCFrom the creator of Andrés Carne de Res, Andrés Jaramillo, Andrés DC is an urban approach of the original idea full. You will enjoy of a great environment with a touch a magic “Andres Style”.

Virgilio Barco LibraryOne of the most emblematic designs of Rogelio Salmona, lawns of vegetation, great strips of colorful mosaics, and water mirrors fill the rooftops in between skylights and walkways are part this amazing construction.

National MuseumThis venue can take you through Colombia history in just one night. You can prepare you dinner in one of the main areas of the Museum surrounded by the best of Colombian Artist.

Botanical GardenThe largest botanical garden in Colombia will show you a unique collection of orquides, roses and traditional Colombia plants and trees such as the Nogal tree which is the official tree of Bogotá.

MAGICAL VENUES

Magical Venues for social eventsBesides from its extensive infrastructure for events, Bogotá offers a wide variety of non- tradi-tional venues to host social events. From colonial museums, modern facilities, haciendas located just outside the city that offer breathtaking lands-capes, to restaurants and clubs with settings and exquisite menus.

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Bogotá, the only Latin American city member of the Best Cities

Global AllianceWhat’s Best Cities Global Alliance?

BestCities Global Alliance is a unique and innova-tive partnership among eleven top events destina-tions cities. It also stands for a promise of quality,

expertise and professionalism when hosting events and is recognized for the cooperative spirit that en-hances each Partner’s contribution and investment.

Who are the members of Best Cities?

Cities with Conventions and visitors Bureaux with active promotional activities can apply to become members.The Colombian capital, is now the only Latin American city to fulfill the requirements to become a member of

this exclusive group, formed by eleven cities renowned industry events such as:

BerlinCape town

CopenhaguenDubai

Edimburgh

HoustonMelbourneSingapore

TokyoVancouver

Why Bogotá joined that select group?

According to statements by Karen Bollinger, current chairman of the board of BestCities:

“Greater Bogotá Convention Bureau impressed us greatly with their enthusiasm and readiness to take on Preliminary Membership so soon after their expression

of interest. They have also demonstrated a strong commitment and a willingness to embrace the Best-

Cities Quality Management System in order to further improve their internal processes. Internally, the bureau

is staffed by a young, motivated and bilingual team, passionate about their city and focused on delivering

a high level of customer service and creating memora-ble experiences for their clients. GBCB enjoys the full support of their city, regional and federal governments to pursue more business for the city as well as a strong leadership in different sectors keen to work with them

in attracting more association meetings”Karen Bolinger

Chairman of the Board of Best CitiesPast Chairman BestCities Board

What’s Best Cities Global Alliance?

Who are the members of Best Cities? According to statements by Karen Bollinger, pastchairman of the board of BestCities:

Why Bogotá joined that select group?

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Bogotá is a very friendly city to move around. You will find the following options:

Transmilenio a mass transit system with its own carriageways, which came into service in 2001. it uses two or three module “bendy-buses”. This system is an example, not only for the improvement of the traffic system, but also to help control climate change. This model has been adopted by 12 other cities around the world.

A bike friendly citySince 1998, Bogotá, Colombia has built more than 340 kilometers of protected bikeways. More than 90,000 people a day, use this very high quality bicycle infrastructure.

On Sundays, between 7:00 to 14:00 some of the avenues become recreational bikeride streets. Skaters, athletes or simple walkers also use them. These ride bike streets are not only a model in South America, they have also become the most important focus of recreation and sporting amusement where more than a million people use them every weekend.

Transmilenio in Av. Jimenez, Bogotá-Colombia

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Safety: perception vs reality

For many years Bogota and Colombia have had a misperception of security very far from their reality. Even if the dramatic security situation back in the 80’s and 90’s cannot be denied, nowadays Colombia faces a completely di-fferent reality as a consequence of the different changes implemented from 2001. An evolution of 16 years allows us to affirm that we are a safe coun-try, but this is not something that we say, but there is solid data showing that the only risk of coming to Bogota is wanting to stay.

5 facts about safety in Bogotá – Colombia:

1. Foreign investment has experienced constant growth. The city has received over 14 billion dollars of investment in the last 10 years and more than 1,600 multinational companies have found in Bogota an ideal place for bu-siness. This is a demonstration that large companies trust in Bogota to bring their executives and business projects.

2. Remarkable personalities have also come to the city. From big music superstars, up to Nobel Prize winners, and renewed businessmen, among others, have visited Bogota in the last years.Angela Merkel, Richard Branson, Muhamad Yunus, Koffi Annan, Sir Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Cindy Crawford, Katy Perry, Mark Zuckerberg, Mi-chael Porter, just to mention a few.

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3. World class events have chosen Bogota to be their venue. Among them, the World Sum-mit of Local and Regional Leaders, gathering more than 3,000 mayors and governors from all over the world will come to Bogota in Oc-tober 2016, the World Summit of Peace Nobel Prize Winners – 20 Peace Nobel Prize winners will visit Colombia during the first quarter of 2017, and the One Young World Summit that will gather young leaders from over 190 coun-tries along with influential businessmen, acti-vists and Nobel Prize winners in October 2017.

The city has a Sub Secretariat for Coexistence and Citizen Security, in charge of the Center for Command, Control, Communications and Calculations of Bogota C4. This center is known for a relevant techno-logy investment, with the installation of 4,000 new video surveillance cameras, and the implementation of an application that allows citizens to report and denounce crimes on line.

4. The media has highlighted positive change in our country. The Times magazine in their edition of April 2012 makes an emphasis about this in their cover with the headline “The Co-lombian Comeback” “From nearly a failed sta-te to an emerging global player – in less than a decade” and in August 26, 2016 the New York Times published “Colombia’s Milestone in World Peace”: The Peace treaty announced marks more than the end of the war. One has only to look back a few decades to see how momentous a change this is”.

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5. Surveillance cameras

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Passion is a word that defines the team of the Greater Bogotá Convention Bureau. We are absolutely passiona-te about the meetings industry and we are madly in love with our destination, Bogotá and Cundinamarca. Bogota is the only Latin-American destination member of the Best Cities Global Alliance and also was the winner of the ICCA Best PR Award in 2015. With hundreds of direct flights from the most important cities in Europe and the Americas and with a great infrastructure, Bogotá a city made of smiles that you should discover.We want to share that passion with you, therefore we will work together with you to make your conference, con-vention or incentive travel in our destination stand out from previous versions and guarantee that attendees will take thousands of stories to tell upon their return.

Our support:● Create bidding strategies: From lobby with stakehol-ders to key information.● Decision-maker’s site inspection.● Updated information about suppliers in the city.● Boost attendees strategy.● Online and offline strategic communications (before, during and after).● Marketing tools to promote your event.● The best HD photos of our destination at just one click.● Support during the selection process for venues and suppliers (Bureau member network).

Bogotá and Cundinamarca is waiting for you.

Contact us:LINDA GARZÓN, CMP - CISSales and Marketing Managerlgarzon@bogotacb.comwww.bogotacb.com

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