Colombia’s Travel Sector Sees Revenue Decline in Early 2026

Colombia’s travel agency sector experienced a 1.5% year-on-year nominal revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from EMAV/DANE, as reported by emergingtravel.news. This downturn follows what was largely a robust 2025 for the industry. Employment within the sector also saw a decrease of 3.7%, with salaries falling by 3.4% during the same period emergingtravel.news.

While the third quarter of 2025 recorded a 10% sales growth and positive year-on-year results for approximately 81% of agencies, 2026 has brought new challenges. These include exchange-rate volatility, increased profitability pressures, and concerns related to security and perception, according to ANATO. Destination management companies (DMCs) and inbound operators are facing rising costs, despite previous indicators of improved international demand, such as increased international air ticket sales to Colombia in 2025 emergingtravel.news. This situation represents the weakest post-pandemic performance for Colombian travel intermediaries, suggesting a more cautious outlook for the local travel market in 2026.