Colombia

The FIFA World Cup is a highly profitable global sporting event, and Brazil 2014 was particularly attractive for Colombia in terms of private investment. The Colombian national team reached the quarterfinals and climbed to the fourth spot in the FIFA ranking after 16 years without participating in a World Cup. This momentum has paid off and...

With a good investment climate and a 30-year tax exemption for new and refurbished hotels, Colombia’s hotel industry has expanded significantly in the past few years, attracting a growing number of international chains. But while demand is on the rise, the offer is growing at a faster pace and investors are beginning to grow cautious of a...

As international media headlines on guerrilla conflict gradually disappear, a picture is slowly emerging of an exciting and open economy and a diverse country. The vast strides that have been made towards resolving the conflict that has plagued Colombia for decades promise to be a game changer for the tourism sector and enable the country to...

The regulatory environment for telecommunications has become increasingly stringent over recent years, as authorities increase their efforts to create a more levelled competitive landscape. As mobile telecommunications services also expand rapidly, issues relating to pricing, competition and quality have become centrally linked to economic...