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Medellín Colombia

When: January 27th-February 1st 2025

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Overview: This week long trip includes a VIP level entry to the annual Textile tradeshow where multiple garment and leather producers will be in attendance. We also will be touring an amazing factory and get the chance to meet the owner who will walk us through their production process. In addition, we plan on doing a few fun excursions to Lake Guatapé, attend a soccer game, and multiple opportunities to go incredible restaurants. In an effort to make to make this trip affordable, we are leveraging several of our existing relationships to get discounted airfare, lodging, interpreters and top-notch transportation. In an order to reserve your spot, we will be requiring a deposit of $1,000 that is due by December 1st. if you have any questions, please email us at support@collaboratingbrands.com

Trip Itinerary  
Please note that the following itinerary is subject to change, as this is not yet finalized.

27th

Monday- Arrival & Welcome

  • Evening:

  • Arrival at José María Córdova International Airport, Medellín (flights arranged by COLAB)

  • Transfer to Click Clack Hotel (transportation arranged by COLAB)

28th

Tuesday- Textile Tradeshow 

  • Morning: Breakfast

  • VIP entry to the Textile Trade Show (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Explore various exhibitors and attend scheduled presentations/workshops

  • Afternoon:

  • Networking lunch at the trade show venue (arranged by COLAB)

  • Continue exploring the trade show and building connections with exhibitors

  • Evening:

  • Dinner at Mondongos @ 6:00pm (arranged by COLAB)

  • Free Time

29th

Wednesday- Factory Visit to Creytex

  • Morning: Breakfast at the hotel

  • Depart for Cryetex factory visit (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Tour of the Creytex factory, meet the owner.

  • Afternoon: Lunch with Creytex representatives (arranged by COLAB)

  • Visit to additional factory-TBD (arranged by COLAB)

  • Evening: Free time to explore the city or rest

  • Dinner at Mistura @ 6:00pm (arranged by COLAB)

30th

Thursday- Day Trip to Lake Gutape 

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Afternoon:

  • Van Ride to Guatape Rock (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Lunch on the lake (arranged by COLAB)

  • Hike Guatpae Rock

  • Evening:

  • Arrive back at the hotel

  • Free Time

31st

Textile Trade show & Graffiti Tour

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Attend additional sessions and meetings at the Textile Trade Show

  • Afternoon:

  • Van ride to Graffiti Tour Finalize any business dealings and gather materials/information

  • Evening

  • : Farewell dinner at Rocoto @6:00pm & reflection on the trip (arranged by COLAB)

  • Prepare for departure the following day

1st

Departure

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Check-out and transfer to José María Córdova International Airport (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Depart for the United States

To reserve your spot, we require a deposit of $1,000. 

Lodging

If you are interested in attending our upcoming sourcing trip, we highly recommend staying at the Click-Clack hotel.

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