CURRENCY: The Colombian peso is the national currency. Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 pesos, while coins are also available from 10 to 1000 pesos. The majority of airport exchanges handle foreign currencies, but it is advisable to convert less common...
While social and political instability have inhibited Colombia’s development in the past, aggressive policies over the last decade have made significant strides towards improving both the economy and security. Communicating this change to the global community has been challenging but so far successful.
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In the World Economic Forum’s “Global Competitiveness Report 2012-13”, the quality of business management schools in Colombia ranked highly, making it to 74th place out of 144 countries.
In May 2013 tour associations and the business community received confirmation of what many already expected – Colombia keeps growing as a prime destination for the global meetings industry. In its latest annual report, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Colombia as the fourth most popular destination among Latin...
In the past decade Colombia has become an important economy in the region and an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), following ongoing political and economic measures aimed at increasing foreign trade and attracting FDI. With a growing middle class and strong financial sector, Colombia is a stable destination for investors,...
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