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...
As the second-most-biologically-diverse country on the planet, it is unsurprising that Colombia holds considerable nature tourism potential. In the past, however, Colombia’s socio-political conflicts have prevented this segment from fully developing. Only recent security and social stability has allowed attention to shift towards responsibly...
The greater prominence achieved by sports in Colombia at all levels has resulted in more media coverage and consequently rising exposure and profitability for companies sponsoring sport competitions, teams and athletes. While major sports such as football, cycling and roller-skating get the best sponsorship contracts, investment in minority...
In recent years lawmakers have found themselves in an increasingly difficult position, as regional unrest has contributed to both falling revenues and rising costs for government operations within the kingdom. “The country has faced challenges during the year from the disruption of the flow of natural gas, the ongo-ing conflict in Syria and an...
Although Jordan does not have the oil and gas reserves of many of its neighbours, the country did not wholly lose out on the geological lottery. The presence of nat-ural hot springs, stunning desert landscapes and the shores of the Dead Sea are all natural tourism resources. These attractive geological features, combined with the ruins of the...
Over the past decade, a combination of factors like high-quality care and low costs have helped attract an increasing number of patients to Jordan as medical tourists. The sector has gained more international recognition in recent years, as well. In a 2009-10 review of the global medical tourism industry, the World Bank ranked Jordan fifth best in...
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