Bogotá, creating business opportunities due to its diversity and multiculturalism

In the city, modern buildings are combined with others that evoke the colonial past, among which the reddish color of the brick that characterizes many of the buildings stands out. The capital has large companies and prestigious universities; in addition, it has important national and international air connectivity, focused on the El Dorado International Airport. This has a large capacity to receive the growing number of international visitors, so much so that it was recognized by Skytrax in 2022 as the best airport in South America at the World Airport Awards.

Incentive trips

Bogotá's cultural offering and infrastructure are strong points, along with the diversity and exchange of knowledge that the city thrives on. In addition to being a meeting point for people from all regions of the country, which is reflected in its variety of accents, rhythms and flavours, Bogotá benefits from being surrounded by different types of landscapes and traditions that allow for a meeting between the urban and the rural.

Bogotá, as a good capital city, has a varied tourist offer for all tastes and needs, making it the ideal destination when organizing incentive trips for companies. Here you can enjoy a cultural agenda that never stops throughout the year and stay up to date with the latest in entertainment, art, design and fashion.

Thus, amid legends, stories, activities and spectacular landscapes, an incentive trip is unforgettable in the capital of Colombia. The offer of tourist products in the city includes:

Culture: Bogotá is a city full of history and culture. Incentive trips can include visits to iconic sites such as La Candelaria (the historic center), the Gold Museum, the Botero Museum, and the National Museum. The city also offers a wide variety of cultural events: concerts, theater, and festivals throughout the year. You can attend shows at the Teatro Colón or enjoy the artistic atmosphere in the La Macarena neighborhood. 
Gastronomy: The city has a diverse culinary scene. Here you can enjoy traditional local cuisine or modern fusions with national and international cuisines. You can take food tours or take classes. 

Nature: Bogotá is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes within easy reach. You can participate in outdoor activities such as hiking in the eastern hills, cycling along the bike path or going on excursions to the surrounding areas and observing unique ecosystems such as the moors. 

Wellbeing and team building: In the city you can find options such as art workshops, dance classes, escape room challenges and activities that encourage teamwork. Likewise, in the city there are all kinds of spaces for relaxing the mind and body. 

Luxury: For a more exclusive experience, Bogotá offers a variety of luxury hotels, gourmet cuisine, spas, high-end brands and specialized tours that will make your trip a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Congresses and conventions

The city has a convention bureau that, as a partner of the events, is always ready to offer first-class experiences, advice at any stage of the event and support in the same.

In terms of conventions, the city offers a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional venues to achieve a unique experience in any corporate agenda of this type. In addition, tourism service providers are becoming more professional so that quality and positive economic impact can be seen in all the details of planning and carrying out conventions and other events.

Events

Bogotá is the ideal place to hold important events because it has the ideal infrastructure and locations, as well as a wide network of experts in design and business management. This is why in 2023 the city was recognized as the Leading Business Travel Destination in South America by the World Travel Awards.

The city is a major business and financial networking hub in Latin America. Holding events here can provide access to a diverse business network with both local and international professionals and companies. One advantage of the city is that thanks to its location in the eastern Andes mountain range, it allows for events to be held year-round without having to worry about climatic extremes.

Featured locations for your event:

Traditional locations

 1- Corferias:

Located 15 minutes from the airport, it is the largest international business and exhibition centre in the country. 
22 pavilions and outdoor exhibition areas. 
Maximum capacity: 15,000 people.

2- Agora Convention Center:

Winner of South America's Leading Conference and Meeting Center at the 2023 World Travel Awards. 
Strategically located 8 km from El Dorado International Airport and 3 km from the historic city center. 
It has multifunctional and flexible spaces distributed over five floors, more than 18 meeting rooms and 10 support rooms. Maximum capacity: 4,000 PAX.

3- G-12 Convention Center:

Located towards the city centre, it has easy access through the city's mass transit system. 
Maximum capacity: 10,000 PAX.

4- Compensar Convention Center AV. 68: 

It has 15 additional rooms with capacity from 20 to 500 people. 
Strategically located on one of the main streets of the city, Avenida 68. 
Maximum capacity: 3,000 PAX.

Non-traditional locations

The country's capital and its area of ​​influence - Cundinamarca - come together to offer more than 30 unconventional venues to host events, including country restaurants, museums and haciendas with relaxing landscapes. The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, the Gold Museum, with more than 34,000 gold pieces and 25,000 ceramic objects, and the Botanical Garden are some of them.

1- Marroquin Castle:

It has two additional rooms with capacity for 170 and 90 people each. It offers 3,000 square meters of open-air exhibition space. Located on the outskirts of Bogotá. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Maximum capacity: 1,800 people.

2- José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden: 

It exhibits the diversity of ecosystems present in the Bogotá region. Maximum capacity: 600 people.

3- Chicó Museum:

It has three different venues for events. Located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city, with spaces among trees and large gardens. Maximum capacity: 200 people.

4- Luis Angel Arango Library:

The library has four event rooms. Opened in 1958, it is located in the historic center of the city. 
Maximum capacity: 200 people. And very close to Bogotá is the Zipaquirá Salt Mine, unique in its style as it offers nine event spaces. The only cathedral in the world built 180 m underground inside a salt mine. Maximum capacity: 500 people.

Hotels

As the capital, Bogotá has the most complete hotel infrastructure in the country with more than 500 hotels in different categories. Here you will find everything from simple hotels to large international chains such as: Four Seasons, Hyatt, Sonesta, Hilton and Marriott with more than five properties in the city, among others.

A big plus is that many of these hotels have multiple convention centers and event and conference facilities. In the city, you'll find mid-range hotels that offer amenities and services for travelers looking for value for money, with basic food and service options. The city is also home to a variety of high-end hotels. These typically offer a higher level of luxury and amenities, such as spas, gourmet restaurants, meeting rooms, and personalized attention.

Source: Colombia.Travel