AGP Executive Report

Air Connectivity: Avianca will make its Cali–Miami route year-round from Dec. 17, with daily flights through January before settling to four weekly. The move gives Valle del Cauca travelers a permanent link to South Florida. Outbound Travel: Wingo flew about 350 passengers from Bogotá and Medellín to St. Maarten for a four-day surprise getaway, promoting the island to Colombia’s growing travel market. Food & Culture: A new regional guide spotlights Colombian dishes for visitors, from Caribbean arepas de huevo to Pacific seafood and Andean soups. Medellín Tourism: The city welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025 and is working to spread tourism beyond Comuna 13, Laureles and El Poblado. Hotels & Recognition: Eleven Colombian hotels earned Michelin Keys in 2026, while Colombia also took top honors at the World Travel Awards.

Food & Culture: A new regional guide maps Colombia’s cuisine, from Caribbean arepas de huevo to Andean soups and Pacific seafood, offering visitors a flavorful way to explore the country. Nature Travel: A guide to Tayrona National Natural Park highlights its beaches, rainforest trails and Indigenous heritage near Santa Marta. Medellín: The city welcomed 1.2 million foreign tourists in 2025 and is working to spread visits beyond its best-known neighborhoods. Hotels: Eleven Colombian properties earned Michelin Keys in the 2026 guide. Air Links: JetBlue is adding Cali service from Fort Lauderdale, with fares advertised from $139. Tourism Recognition: Colombia won top honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards.

Tayrona Guide: Colombia’s iconic park pairs Caribbean beaches with rainforest trails, wildlife and Indigenous heritage. Visitors are encouraged to explore respectfully in this ecologically and spiritually significant area. Medellín Tourism: The city welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025 and is working to draw travelers beyond its best-known neighborhoods, including Comuna 13, Laureles and El Poblado. Industry Recognition: Colombia won top honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, while 11 hotels earned Michelin Keys. Air Access: JetBlue is adding a Fort Lauderdale–Cali route, with fares advertised from $139, giving U.S. travelers another nonstop connection to Colombia.

Air Access: JetBlue is adding Cali to its Fort Lauderdale network, with fares advertised from $139, giving travelers another Florida–Colombia option. Live Events: Ana Gabriel’s May 2027 tour will visit Cali, Medellín, Bogotá, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga, offering fans a reason to plan trips across the country. Tourism Honors: Colombia took top honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, while 11 hotels earned Michelin Keys in the 2026 guide. Visitor Trends: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the United States. Responsible Wildlife Travel: Colombia’s Pacific communities are asking whale-watching visitors to give the region’s whales space.

Medellín Safety: A Puerto Rican visitor was found dead at a tourist lodging in Laureles. Reports say belongings were missing; the circumstances are under investigation. Air Access: JetBlue is adding a Fort Lauderdale–Cali route, expanding direct links between Florida and Colombia’s Pacific-region city. Hotel Recognition: Eleven Colombian hotels earned Michelin Keys in the 2026 guide, while Colombia also took top honors at the World Travel Awards. Visitor Growth: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the United States. Responsible Wildlife Tourism: Colombia’s Pacific coast is asking whale-watching visitors to give the region’s largest visitors more space.

Air Links: JetBlue is adding nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Cali service, with fares advertised from $139 one way, widening access to Colombia’s salsa capital. Hotel Honors: Eleven Colombian properties earned Michelin Keys for 2026, including three with Two Keys and hotels in Cartagena, Bogotá, Antioquia, Medellín and the Coffee Region. Tourism Awards: Colombia was named South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination at the World Travel Awards; Boyacá won top regional destination, while Cartagena took the honeymoon title. City Visits: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the U.S. Food & Culture: Pizza Master runs through Oct. 25, with specialty pizzas at a fixed price in 49 cities. Karol G has also wrapped her North American tour leg and is set to perform in Colombia. Wildlife Trips: Pacific whale-watching operators are asking visitors to give whales more space, as coastal communities contend with erosion.

Food & Events: Pizza Master runs through Oct. 25, bringing specialty pies to restaurants in 49 Colombian cities for 22,000 pesos each. Diners can rate their favorites through the Tulio app. Hotel News: Eleven Colombian properties earned Michelin Keys for 2026, including three with Two Keys. Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, Antioquia and the Coffee Region are represented. Tourism Awards: Colombia was named South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards; Boyacá won top regional destination and Cartagena was recognized for honeymoons. Air Links: JetBlue has launched daily Fort Lauderdale–Cali flights, its fourth Colombian destination, adding another direct option for travelers from South Florida.

Tourism Honors: Colombia was named South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Boyacá won top regional destination for a second year, Cartagena was named leading honeymoon destination, and Bogotá hotels and venues also earned awards. Air Access: JetBlue has launched daily Fort Lauderdale–Cali flights, adding Cali as its fourth Colombian destination and widening links with South Florida. Visitor Growth: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the U.S. Responsible Travel: Colombian Pacific tourism groups are urging whale-watching visitors to give the animals space. Cruise News: AmaWaterways plans a 2027 Peru extension to its Colombia river-cruise offerings, including a journey to Machu Picchu.

Birding Travel: Global bookings for birdwatching experiences jumped 65% year over year, putting Colombia’s remarkable birdlife in the spotlight as interest in nature-focused trips grows. Pacific Whale Watching: In La Barra, Buenaventura, residents are working to balance tourism income with giving humpback whales space in their coastal waters. Air Links: JetBlue is expanding Fort Lauderdale–Cali service, with fares advertised from $139; Clic has also launched daily Bogotá–Pereira flights and plans holiday routes to Cartagena and Tolú. Visitor Growth: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the United States. Nature Discovery: Researchers identified a new giant water lily, Victoria colombiana, in the Inírida region—an exceptional find that highlights the Orinoquía’s natural riches. Cruise Itineraries: AmaWaterways plans to add a Peru extension to its Colombia river cruises in 2027.

Responsible Wildlife Tourism: In La Barra, Buenaventura, whale-watching families are developing practical rules to limit boat pressure on humpbacks while protecting a vital source of income. New Air Links: JetBlue has launched daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Cali, with introductory fares from $139, adding competition on the route. Clic has also started daily Bogotá–Pereira service and plans holiday flights to Cartagena and Tolú. Visitor Growth: Medellín welcomed 1.2 million international visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the United States. River Cruises: AmaWaterways will add a five-night Peru extension to its Colombia river cruise from 2027, including a train journey to Machu Picchu. Nature Discovery: Researchers have identified a rare giant water lily in Colombia’s Guainía region, combining scientific research with Indigenous knowledge.

Responsible Whale Watching: In La Barra, Buenaventura, growing boat traffic is testing the community’s relationship with humpback whales. Residents are asking visitors to give the animals space as whale watching supports local livelihoods. New Cali Flights: JetBlue has launched daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Cali, adding competition on the route; introductory one-way fares start at $139. Medellín Tourism: The city welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, with travelers from the United States leading arrivals. River Cruise Expansion: AmaWaterways plans to pair its Colombia Magdalena River cruise with a five-night Peru extension, including Machu Picchu, from 2027.

Whale Watching: In La Barra, Buenaventura, residents are setting rules to keep boats from crowding humpback whales, balancing tourism income with longstanding community respect for the animals. New Cali Flights: JetBlue has launched daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale, adding a second carrier on the route; introductory fares start at $139 one way. Rare Find: Researchers confirmed a new giant water lily species near Inírida, in Guainía. The discovery highlights the region’s natural appeal—and the need to protect a plant with fewer than 50 known wild specimens. Medellín Tourism: The city recorded 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by U.S. travelers, and is promoting neighborhoods beyond the popular Comuna 13. River Cruise Extension: AmaWaterways plans to add a five-night Peru trip, including Machu Picchu, to select Colombia river cruises from 2027.

Air Access: JetBlue began daily Fort Lauderdale–Cali flights on Oct. 15, adding competition to Avianca on the route. Introductory one-way fares start at $139, giving South Florida travelers a new nonstop option to Colombia’s salsa capital. Medellín Tourism: The city welcomed 1.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the U.S., and tourism generated an estimated 5 trillion pesos. Officials are promoting creative districts and nature and wellness trips beyond the usual Comuna 13 stop. Nature Discovery: Researchers confirmed a new giant water-lily species in Guainía after photos surfaced online. The rare plant may have fewer than 50 left in the wild, underscoring the need to protect its habitat. River Cruises: AmaWaterways plans a five-night Peru extension, including Machu Picchu, for select Colombia river cruises from 2027; it expects to offer the add-on on every Magdalena River sailing in 2028. Coastal Access: Erosion and flooding are damaging homes, beaches and infrastructure in communities on Colombia’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts, disrupting routes to services and threatening local livelihoods.

Air Links: JetBlue launched daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Cali on Oct. 15, adding the city as its fourth Colombian destination alongside Cartagena, Medellín and Barranquilla. Introductory fares start at $139 one way. Medellín Tourism: The city welcomed 1.2 million international visitors in 2025, led by travelers from the U.S., and tourism generated an estimated 5 trillion pesos. Officials are promoting creative districts and nature and wellness experiences beyond the popular Comuna 13 tour. Year-End Trips: Colombia’s November–December draws include Medellín’s Christmas lights, Cali’s Feria de Cali, Caribbean beaches, coffee-country landscapes and Bogotá’s holiday traditions.

New Air Link: JetBlue launched daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Cali on Oct. 15, adding the salsa capital as its fourth Colombian destination alongside Cartagena, Medellín and Barranquilla. Year-End Trips: A new guide highlights Medellín’s Christmas lights and Cali’s Feria de Cali, along with Caribbean beaches, coffee-region scenery and Bogotá’s December traditions. More Connections: Clic has started daily Bogotá–Pereira flights and plans holiday routes to Cartagena and Tolú; Turkish Airlines will also sell LATAM connections to eight Colombian cities.

Air Access: JetBlue launched daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Cali on Oct. 15, adding the salsa capital as its fourth Colombian destination alongside Cartagena, Medellín and Barranquilla. Clic is also adding daily Bogotá–Pereira service and plans holiday routes to Cartagena and Tolú. Seasonal Travel: Medellín’s Christmas lights and Cali’s Feria de Cali lead a guide to Colombia’s November–December highlights, alongside Caribbean beaches, coffee-country scenery and Bogotá’s holiday traditions. Cruise Travel: AmaWaterways plans to add a Machu Picchu extension to its Colombia river cruises in 2027, offering travelers a new way to combine a river journey with Peru’s iconic archaeological site.