How can be strategically improved the international attractivity of the touristic sector in Colombia?

Abstract

In the development of this work there is described the possibility of strategically increase the potential to attract foreign tourists into the country. Colombia is a place full of biodiversity, culture and beauty; but some circumstances as war, bad international image and the poor touristic infrastructure have stopped the growth of the touristic indicators. The implementation of different distinctive strategies to position the touristic industry and to accomplish continuous improvements, such as the definition of contingency plans to fight against violence and insecurity, the enhancement of the infrastructure conditions, the better training of all the people involved within this market segment and also the efforts to spread clear and efficient information about Colombia; are some of the main objectives that need to be achieved in order to increase the level of attractivity of the sector for international visitors, and also, these strategies will contribute to the improvement of the performance indicators of the industry and the country in general.