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Wingo airline launched two new direct routes from Medellín to Guatemala City and Montego Bay in Jamaica, reaching 10 international flights from the Antioquian capital. These operations, coordinated with local entities, will start in June with three weekly frequencies each.

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The Macallan whisky brand announced a partnership with Handshake Speakeasy bar to create exclusive cocktail experiences across Latin America. Colombia hosts a key event on March 26 at Boulevardier in Bogotá.

Tourist accommodation occupancy in Colombia reached 49.7% in January 2026, per the Dane's Monthly Accommodation Survey. Seven of 12 regions recorded declines in occupancy, along with drops in revenues and employment.

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The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate 75 per cent of its resources to overseas markets this year to diversify visitor demographics and attract more overnight high spenders. Executive director Anthony Lau Chun-hon noted the difficulty in convincing day-trippers from nearby mainland Chinese cities to stay overnight. The board plans to launch a global campaign by the end of April.

Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, began his Sharm El-Sheikh visit with a meeting with Ismail Kamal, Governor of South Sinai, to discuss strengthening cooperation for the tourism sector. The talks covered increasing inbound tourists and improving service quality.

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Hotel reservations in Mexico City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup stand at 30 percent, with expectations of full occupancy for the opening match and up to 85 percent on game days. Hotel industry experts note surging demand and rates that have skyrocketed up to 1,000 percent. Tourist projections, however, have fallen short of initial estimates.