IAAPA Summit 2024 + Latin American Amusement Expo Additional Information
- Dress Code and Weather
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Expo and Conference (Medellín):
Business attire with comfortable shoes. Expect mild weather between 27 and 18°C (80-65°F).EDUTours (Doradal):
Business casual with comfortable shoes. Hat, sunblock, and bug repellent recommended. There will be optional opportunities to use the facilities, including water parks. Expect tropical weather between 33 and 25°C (92 and 77°F). - Accommodation in Medellín
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Accommodation is NOT included in the registration price. Shuttle transportation between all the
hotels listed below and the Convention Center will be provided from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.Dann Carlton Medellín Hotel
Carrera 43A #7-50, Medellín
Special IAAPA rate rooms are SOLD OUT
Regular price rooms are still available (only Suites) by email to [email protected] or by WhatsApp at +57-320-696-6587 indicating that you are part of the IAAPA group.Dann Carlton Belfort Hotel
Special IAAPA rate rooms are SOLD OUT
Intercontinental Hotel
Calle 16, Variante #28-51, Las Palmas, Medellín
Rooms are still available for summit attendees by email to [email protected] or [email protected] indicating IAAPA code: “IM8” ENCUENTRO IAAPA 2024>Novelty Suites Hotel
Calle 4 Sur # 43 A - 109, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín
Rooms are still available for summit attendees by email to [email protected] or via WhatsApp +573107876647 indicating IAAPA code: “ENCUENTRO IAAPA” - Accommodation in Doradal
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Full event attendees only: Accommodation is NOT included in the registration price. We have arranged for special group rates at the following hotels. Shuttle transportation between the hotels listed below and Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles will be provided in a limited schedule.
Reservations can be made at [email protected] or [email protected], or by WhatsApp at +573173715075 or +573104613604 indicating that you are part of the IAAPA/ACOLAP group. Rates are per night and include lodging, breakfast, VAT and hotel insurance.
Lago Azul Hotel
Located at the main entrance of the Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles. It is a hotel with a family atmosphere, in the middle of a unique landscape that invites you to relax with different and varied lodging options. The hotel has two swimming pools, wireless internet, parking, green areas, and a la carte restaurant service. The room has air conditioning, private bathroom, and TV with Direct TV.\
Rates between COL 204,000 - 639,300 ($49 - $152 USD approx.)
La Colina Hotel
Located at the main entrance of the Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles. It is a modern hotel with exclusive and contemporary decoration. It has a restaurant, bar, luxury swimming pools with jacuzzi, a small TV room, parking service, wireless Internet, and air-conditioned facilities.
Rates between COL 218,000 - 693,100 ($52 - $165 USD aprox.)
Nebraska Hotel
Located 10 minutes away from Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles. The hotel is a luxurious space with an industrial design that reflects elegance and comfort. It has a swimming pool, parking, restaurant, and wireless internet. The rooms have air conditioning, private bathroom, and TV with Direct TV.
Rates between COL 253,500 - 753, 900 ($60 - $180 USD approx.)
Africa Hotel - SOLD OUT
Located inside Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles. The hotel is a beautiful and luxurious space that evokes the distant Southern Africa, South Africa, and the savannahs, where large wild mammals live freely and is located near the Hippopotamus Park. The design was inspired by the millenary architecture of the Zulus, Bantus, Hutus, Tutsis and Maasai, among others. It has a swimming pool, parking, restaurant, and wireless internet. The room has air conditioning, private bathroom, and TV with Direct TV.
Rates between COL 339,800 - 883,700 ($81 - $210 USD approx.)
Casablanca Hotel - SOLD OUT
Located inside Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles. It is a themed hotel that alludes to the Arabian culture, which can be seen in the smallest detail of the hotel's design, Sahara type and spectacular architecture, inspired by the classic film. This hotel has a swimming pool, parking, restaurant, and wireless internet. The room has air conditioning, private bathroom, and TV with Direct TV.
Rates between COL 281,000 - 564,500 ($67 - $134 USD aprox.)
- Return from Doradal
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- Buses will depart for Medellin airport (MED), Dann Carlton Medellin hotel, or Bogota airport (BOG). Attendees have to select an option during the registration process.
- There will only be two departure times: 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Buses will be marked with their destination.
- Attendees who wish to leave before Friday or after 9 a.m. on Friday need to contact our team to arrange for a private car at the attendee’s expense.
- Attendees may extend their visit at their expense and the park will honor the event badge for the weekend.
- Estimated arrival times at destination:
7 a.m. buses will arrive: - Medellin airport between 10 and 11 a.m.
- Dan Carlton Medellin hotel between 11 and 12 p.m.>
- Bogota airport between 12 and 1 p.m.
9 a.m. buses will arrive: - Medellin airport between 12 and 1 p.m.
- Dan Carlton Medellin hotel between 1 and 2 p.m.
- Bogota airport between 2 and 3 p.m.
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
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The Colombian immigration authority requires the following to enter the country:
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Valid passport.
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“Check-Mig” immigration form filled before arriving at the immigration checkpoints, including the required information and sanitary questions in a complete and truthful manner. The application is available at the Migración Colombia Webpage. This process can be done between 72 hours and 1 hour before traveling.
In addition to the above documentation, foreign citizens must present:
- Visa, if required. You must consider the visa requirements to enter the country or contact the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, telephone numbers +57-601-382-6999 or +57-601-381-4000.
- Round-trip ticket to leave the country.
- Hotel reservation or invitation letter.
- Proof of economic solvency during their stay in the country.
- Venezuelan nationals may enter, transit, and leave the country with their expired Venezuelan passport for up to 10 years after its expiration.
- For all travelers leaving Brazil for Colombia, the presentation of the international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory. It should be applied 10 days before your trip. Click here for more details.
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- Terms and Conditions
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- This event is not suitable for attendees under 18 years of age.
- The event includes tours of attractions and rides that require physical exertion. Some attractions may have restrictions on use depending on the physical conditions of the user. For more information and special assistance needs contact [email protected]
- This event will take place in Colombia. Before traveling, please verify if you require a visa or any vaccinations with the Colombian consulate in your country.
- IAAPA and ACOLAP reserve the right to take, record, and use photographs, videos, recordings, and any other record of the event for legitimate purposes, including commercial advertising.
- Cancellation requests received before February 8, 2024, will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee per transaction. Cancellation requests received between February 9 and March 20 will receive a 50% refund minus processing fees. No refunds will be made after March 21, 2024.
- If you need to cancel after these dates due to force majeure, including COVID-19 related causes and travel restrictions, please submit a written request to us for consideration. All cancellations are subject to a $25 USD processing fee.
- IAAPA Privacy Policy
- Code of Conduct
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IAAPA provides the attractions industry with meaningful events that include education, networking and market access opportunities in an environment that promotes the exchange of ideas, information, and resources. IAAPA's goal is that everyone who attends our events has a positive and rewarding experience, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and IAAPA team members.
The following Code of Conduct provides guidelines to ensure that all participants understand what behavior is expected and what behavior will not be tolerated during the event. This includes social events related to events at off-site locations and all online and social media communications related to the event.
IAAPA has the right to expel any participants from the event who does not comply with this Code of Conduct. No refunds will be issued. In addition, IAAPA requests that both attendees and exhibitors report any observed violations to IAAPA staff.
- Harassment: IAAPA events provide a harassment-free, respectful and inclusive experience for all, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age or religion. Participants must refrain from any harassing, degrading, abusive or discriminatory behavior, including inappropriate photographs or recordings. is a zero-tolerance policy for any display of violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person. This includes profanity, obscene gestures and offensive sexually explicit language.
- Suitcasing: Any non-exhibiting attendee soliciting business in the exhibit area or the public spaces or at another company's booth will be asked to leave the events immediately without any refund rights.
- Outboarding: Is defined as marketing, sales and hospitality events conducted by exhibitors and others who capitalize on the presence of buyers and/or sellers attending the original event’s organizer. This practice is unethical and subject to expulsion from the event of the participants involved.
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