Please find below an overview of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the BestCities Global Forum in Bogotá. If you have a question that is not on the list please contact Nigel Brown or Jane Cunningham.
Do I need a visa to enter Colombia?
Do I have to book my own flights?
Will BestCities arrange airport transfers?
Where will the BestCities Global Forum take place?
How many nights will BestCities cover during the programme?
I want to extend my stay at the hotel at my own expense, is that possible?
What meals are included in the programme?
What is the dress code during the forum?
I want to organise pre- or post trips at my own expense, can you assist with these?
Weather and other useful information about Bogotá & Colombia?
Do I need a visa to enter Colombia?
The following are the countries do not require visa to enter Colombia:
| Andorra | Georgia | Panama |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Papua New Guinea |
| Argentina | Greece | Paraguay |
| Armenia | Grenada | Peru |
| Australia | Guatemala | Philippines |
| Austria | Guyana | Poland |
| Azerbaijan | Holy See | Portugal |
| Bahamas | Honduras | Romania |
| Barbados | Hong Kong (SAR China) | Russia |
| Belgium | Hungary | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Belize | Indonesia | Saint Lucia |
| Bhutan | Ireland | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Bolivia | Island | Samoa |
| Brazil | Israel | San Marino |
| Brunei Darussalam | Italy | Singapore |
| Bulgaria | Jamaica | Slovakia |
| Canada | Japan | Slovenia |
| Chile | Kazakhstan | Solomon Islands |
| Costa Rica | Latvia | Somalia |
| Croatia | Liechtenstein | South Africa |
| Cyprus | Lithuania | South Korea |
| Czech Republic | Luxemburg | Spain |
| Denmark | Malaysia | Suriname |
| Dominica | Malta | Sweden |
| Dominican Republic | Marshall Islands | Switzerland |
| Ecuador | Mexico | Taiwan |
| El Salvador | Micronesia | Trinidad and Tobago |
| England | Monaco | Turkey |
| Estonia | Netherlands | United Arab Emirates |
| Fiji | New Zealand | United States of America |
| Finland | Norway | Uruguay |
| France | Palau | Venezuela |
BestCities participants to the Global Forum from China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar can enter the country if they have a valid American or Schengen visa.
In case your country is not listed, the team of the Greater Bogotá Convention Bureau can help you to obtain a visa.
Do I have to book my own flights?
Yes, we are requesting participants to book their own flights. You will have been informed the amount that BestCities will reimburse and BestCities will require an invoice to reimburse the amount. Our billing details for the invoice are:
BestCities Global Alliance
14 Robinson Road #08-01A
Far East Finance Building
Singapore 048545
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Will BestCities arrange airport transfers?
Yes, a member of the Greater Bogotá Convention Bureau team will be waiting for you at ElDorado airport and will arrange your transfers to the hotel.
Where will the BestCities Global Forum take place?
The forum will take place in Agorá Bogotá, the city’s brand new convention center.
Name: Ágora Bogotá
Address: Ac. 24 #38-47
Website: www.agora-bogota.com
How many nights will BestCities cover during the programme?
BestCities will cover hotel nights from Saturday 8 December for a maximum of 5 nights (check out Thursday 13 December), this includes daily breakfast. On the registration form you will be able to indicate your preference for a non-smoking or smoking room and your hotel reservations will be made by BestCities.
I want to extend my stay at the hotel at my own expense, is that possible?
Yes this is possible and dependant on availability of rooms, please contact Nigel Brown should you want to extend your stay.
What meals are included in the programme?
Breakfast is provided during the your stay at the hotel, furthermore, refreshment breaks, lunch and dinner will be provided during the Global Forum programme.
What is the dress code during the forum?
The dress code during the forum is business casual. We will inform you closer to the date on the dress code for the evening social functions once all the venues have been confirmed
I want to organise pre- or post trips at my own expense, can you assist with these?
Colombia. Land of Sabrosura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZZmGoG7_Yw
Cartagena, Medellín, Cali, Coffee Cultural Landscape, Santander, Llanos Orientales, Amazonas, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, the Pacific and off course Bogotá are some of the destinations full of Sabrosura that you should discover during the BestCities Global Forum in Bogotá.
If you wonder what SABROSURA means, what it looks and tastes like, we’ll give you some clues:
Sabrosura is that “swing” that Colombia’s carry in their blood. It’s the flow and smiles they greet you with. It’s the beat of their music that makes your heart go boom, boom. It’s the good vibe emerging from its beaches, mountains and natural parks. It’s a place where a snowy peak meet the ocean and where the sea has 7 colors. Its that mysterious force that makes Colombians absolutely unique and the only way to understand it, is by experiencing it on your own.
Welcome to Colombia. Land of Sabrosura
For the pre and post trips, please contact the official BestCities Global Forum Bogotá 2018.
Weather and other useful information about Bogotá & Colombia?
Bogotá is located in the Andean mountain range at 2,640 meters above sea level or closer to the stars with pleasant all-year-round autumn-like weather. During the day, the average temperature is 14°C (57°F) and 10°C (50°F) at nights. It’s always wise to take a coat or jacket along as you prepare to go out.
For more information on useful information about the city that is closer to the stars please click here and more information on Colombia can be found here.