Exhibition World Issue 6 — 2019 | Page 42

Advertising feature Ágora Bogotá, a full service venue in South America’s leading conference destintation When it comes to finding a destination with diversity, an interesting mixture of the modern and the traditional, and an extraordinary business climate, Bogotá is the place! The Colombian capital has become a leading destination for world-class events and congresses, due to its great infrastructure, vibrant culture, international flight connectivity, and of course, innovative and versatile venues. In the last couple of years, the city has been recognized extensively by its peers and visitors. In 2016, it was admitted in the BestCities 1. Bogotá is one of South America’s leading meetiangs destination. The only Latin- American city member of the BestCities Global Alliance. 2. The best airport in South America. More than 1,000 weekly international direct flights to approximately 60 cities. 3. More than 20,000 hotel rooms and 2,000 restaurants. 4. A captivating culture, with a mix of modern and traditional customs. 5. The first Latin-American district of Trade Fairs, Events, and Conventions. 6. South America’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2019: Ágora Bogotá. Above: Ágora Bogotá Contact: Alexandra Torres, General Manager  [email protected] Tel: (+57-1) 3810000 Website: agora-bogota.com Convention Centre, exterior view Left: Ágora Bogotá interior Global Alliance, becoming the only Latin American city member of this exclusive group, and by July 2019, it was named ‘South America’s leading meetings and conference destination’. In the middle of this vibrant city Ágora Bogotá Convention Centre was inaugurated back in 2018, one of the most modern, full-service venues in the region. With 64,883 sqm, distributed in 5 floors, +18 column-free, multifunctional spaces, a capacity for 4,000 people and up to 12,000 when connecting with Corferias, a built-in kitchen able to serve up to 3,000 menus at the same time, and the latest technology in AV equipment. Since its opening in January 2018, it has received more than 260 events, with an attendance of approximately 200,000 international and national visitors, and hosted exceptional meetings, such as the One Young World Summit and the Amazon Latin America Public Sector Summit. In 2021 it will be the host of the World Congress of Neurosurgery. “Ágora Bogotá was built by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, Corferias and the National Government with the city of Bogotá in mind, so it could fulfil the demand of the international market for meetings and events and contribute to a city that has everything to stand out,” says Alexandra Torres, Ágora’s General Manager. Ágora’s versatile infrastructure, in- house services, and qualified team make it an extraordinary venue to host events in Bogotá.