travel
March 3, 2026
Cartagena's Balance at ANATO: Expectation Exceeding $40 Billion
The 45th Tourist Showcase of the Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (ANATO), held between February 25 and 27, 2026, showed a positive outcome for Cartagena, which was present at the event with a delegation comprising 60 entrepreneurs, 17 companies, and seven guilds.
TL;DR
- Cartagena received over 10,000 visitors at the 45th ANATO Tourism Fair.
- 3,000 business meetings were arranged, with a commercial closing expectation of $40 billion.
- The new city brand, "Cartagena desde siempre," was launched.
- Promoted strategic tourism segments for 2026: religious, cultural, sports, and sun and beach.
- Highlighted community tourism routes in La Boquilla, Ararca, Santa Ana, and Punta Arena.
- Confirmed Royal Caribbean cruises will continue weekly embarkations until 2027.