A number of Colombian destinations distinguished by their biodiversity were also nominated, including San Andr\u00e9s in the Beach Tourism category. Similarly, the Las Lajas Sanctuary in Nari\u00f1o and the Tayrona Park are nominated in the Tourist Attraction category; Cartagena in the Most Romantic Destinations and Honeymoon, but also Cultural Destination category; and Cali in the Sports Tourism category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other major cities in the country, such as Bogot\u00e1, Barranquilla and Medellin, were named as main tourist destinations for meetings and as main destinations for festivals. Likewise, the salsa capital, Cali, was nominated in these and other categories as a cultural city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bogot\u00e1 was also nominated for Best City, Bogot\u00e1 Agora for Best Events Centre, Cartagena in the Port category and Medell\u00edn in the City Break and Business Tourism categories.
On the other hand, institutions such as ProColombia are competing for the best tourism promotion agency. Avianca has been nominated in the Best Airline category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Voting is open to the public and available to those wishing to support their favourite destinations until 9 July. The awards ceremony for the Caribbean and the Americas will be held on 26 August on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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