Travel in Colombia

United Airlines passengers will have new and expanded nonstop options starting this year as the carrier beefs up its already gigantic international network.

United Airlines is in international expansion mode once again.

United Airlines will become the only carrier to fly nonstop to Marrakech from the United States in October, part of a larger international expansion from the airline.

United Airline's industry-leading global route network is set to expand even further with the launch of three exciting new international flight routes.

United Airlines is once again flexing its muscle as the country's largest and most diversified international carrier.

Delta Air Lines has increased baggage fees on domestic and some international routes, becoming the latest airline in the United States to do so.

Delta has joined other U.S. airlines in increasing its fee for the first checked bag to $35 and the second checked bag to $45 for domestic flights and most short-haul international flights.

Airlines in the U.S. are no strangers to a game of follow the leader.

Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday — marks the final day of the Carnival season. Festivities typically begin several weeks before the big day, and celebrations are held in countries worldwide, with music, parades, dancing, feasts and lots of fun (possibly fueled by a cocktail or two).

Personalized, attentive and gracious service distinguishes the luxury hotel experience. It requires genuinely passionate staff willing to go above and beyond the expectations of their roles to service guests. To recognize these efforts, Forbes Travel Guide presents its fifth annual Employee of the Year honors in conjunction with its 2024 Star Awards.

ProColombia, the promotion agency of the country, part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, announces the 100th edition of its largest exports event, the Business Matchmaking Forum, which will take place in Colombia, at Cartagena’s Convention Center from April 22nd to 26th. As Colombia’s foremost international trade promotion activity, the Forum provides a platform for Colombian companies from diverse sectors to engage in one-on-one meetings with international buyers. This edition will host 2,000 exporters from all over Colombia, representing key sectors such as agri-business, textile and apparel, industries 4.0, and manufacturing. Additionally, there will be 1,000 buyers from 60 countries in attendance, the United States being the main commercial ally for the event and the country.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics), the global initiative helping hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings, has reached a significant milestone with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries worldwide. In her speech at ITB Berlin, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson celebrated the achievement and highlighted the commitment of the industry towards a more sustainable future. Basics is a key pillar to making hotels more sustainable and giving the public an at-glance verification.

Choosing the perfect venue is crucial for the success of any event in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events. Now more than ever, event organizers seek destinations that offer not only state-of-the-art facilities but also memorable experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event has concluded. In this context, Marriott hotels in Latin America stand out as favorites, given their commitment to excellence, strategic locations, and services tailored to meet even the most demanding event needs.

One of the best slow travel destinations in South America, Uruguay boasts world-class beaches, historical sites, a thriving wine scene, and culinary jewels that rival its neighbors.

Whether you’re drawn by its beguiling coastlines, untamed jungle or high-altitude national parks, Colombia is guaranteed to dazzle.

Marriott International saw an expansive growth of its business across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, an important segment that drove its overall record business and development pipeline for the year. 

Amid the ongoing Houthi rebel strikes in the Red Sea, Virgin Voyages is canceling Resilient Lady’s 2024-25 winter season in Australia. Instead, the company is sending the ship to the Caribbean.

Chef Mario Rosero is standing beside a wood-fired grill at the back of Prudencia, the restaurant he owns in La Candelaria, Bogotá’s cobblestoned old town. The grill has three circular grates that can be adjusted to different positions. Small pieces of pork are sizzling on the one directly above the flames; a cast iron pot filled with corn is cooking less fiercely on another, higher up. Perfecting this clever, compact set-up is what Mario — a Culinary Institute of America graduate born in the Colombian city of Pasto and raised in Los Angeles — has been up to since the pandemic.  

Emirates will begin daily service between Miami and Colombian capital city Bogotá on June 3.

Emirates will begin flying to Bogota, Colombia, the airline said Wednesday.

The sun is shining bright on Florida’s tourism industry.