One of the great challenges facing tourism this year is to get Colombians to discover or rediscover the richness of their country's destinations and to continue promoting the arrival of international travelers to the country. To achieve this goal, one of the most important actions is the expansion and strengthening of air connectivity.
Based on official figures, ANATO estimates that December 2024 ended with 6,649 weekly frequencies, which translates into 23% more, compared to the same month in 2023. With this, six airlines covered 239 routes to 59 cities in Colombia, throughout the year, while in December 2023, 5 airlines operated 204 routes to 51 cities.
“These data show the growth in connectivity in the country and the interest shown by airlines in strengthening their offering and/or opening routes to new destinations, which in turn means that tourism is not concentrated in traditional destinations, but rather opens up opportunities for departments with a tourist vocation,” explained Paula Cortés Calle, executive president of ANATO.
In fact, the regions that registered the highest growth in air connectivity include the Orinoquía, with 59%; the Pacific, with 42%; and the Amazon, with 34%. It is worth noting that the regions that continue to concentrate the greatest share are the Andean, with 63%; and the Caribbean, with 21%.
“Among the strategies we have been working on, together with our travel agencies, is the design of more tourist packages that allow travelers to enjoy unique experiences in destinations that are already well-established abroad, but also in places that are beginning to gain prominence within the tourist offer. We are making this possible with the presence of our entrepreneurs at international tourism fairs, which are spaces that have given us the opportunity to show the potential of the entire country and attract the attention of new markets,” explained the union leader.
Source: Procolombia