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ECONOMIC IMPACT CTG

Developed in partnership with the Secretariat of Finance of Cartagena, this calculator generates a full economic, social, and environmental impact report for your event ready for ESG disclosures and stakeholder reporting.

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Economic impact

Calculate the financial weight of your event.

Select your event type, enter the number of delegates or attendees and the duration. Results apply verified benchmarks from ProColombia and the Secretariat of Finance.

1 USD = 4.150 COP
MICE events
SMERF
City events
Delegates
International attendeesUS$561/day
National attendeesUS$175/day
Total: 0 delegates

Average nights per delegate

Total: 0 delegates
Custom:

Total economic impact

$0
≈ COP $0
Direct spend (USD)
$0
Tax revenue (USD)
$0
Jobs Supported (FTE-equivalent)
0
Avg spend / delegate
US$0
Sectoral distribution of total event spend
Lodging (hotel nights) 38%
Food & beverage 20%
Venue & event production 29%
Entertainment & retail 4%
Transport 9%
Methodology: ICCA: international delegate expenditure (US$561/day) and average congress stay (2.5 nights) · ProColombia: national delegate expenditure (US$175/day) · Regional economic multiplier: 2.5× — Secretariat of Finance of Cartagena, adapted for the context of an emerging MICE destination in Latin America. This figure is consistent with international industry benchmarks (Oxford Economics / Events Industry Council report 2.60× for mature markets such as the U.S.). Jobs (FTE-equivalent): Direct spend ÷ US$13,556/job-year — ratio derived from DANE Cuenta Satélite de Turismo (CST) 2025 (preliminary), as analyzed by ProColombia. Reflects national tourism-sector average; a Cartagena/MICE-specific adjustment is pending formal certification by the Secretaría de Hacienda Distrital.
Social ImpactCalculated for 0 delegates

Choose your programs. See the real impact.

Select the experiences you plan to include in your event from Cartagena's verified community catalog. The impact figures reflect the actual reach of each program, ready to be included in your ESG reports.

Youth & Culture

Community and Cultural Tours

Community tourism · Neighborhood tours

Heritage and Historical Tours

Museums · Church tours · Historical walks

Afro Descendant Heritage and Culture

Drumming and cabildos

Island Community Routes

Turban-making · Artisanal fishing · Crafts · Dance

Traditional Music and Dance

Dance groups · Musical ensembles and orchestras

Dance Workshops and Classes

Champeta and salsa

Contemporary Performing Arts and Circus

Ballet · Circus · Burlesque · Theater

Indigenous Crafts and Tradition

Zenú weaving

Street and Urban Art

Graffiti tour · Traditional sign painters

Inclusive Art for Youth

Social inclusion · Participatory art

0Youth & Artists Involved
Environment

Ecotourism and Birdwatching

Mangrove tours · Coastal tours · Bird watching

Conservation and Environmental Cleanup

Cleanup drives · Fundación Bahía · Biodiversity conservation

Sustainable Fashion and Upcycling

Recycled materials · Green business

Natural Fiber Crafts and Handicrafts

Handmade crafts · Natural materials

0m² of Protected Ecosystem
0Artisan Beneficiaries
Food Security

Tastings & Catas

Coffee, rum & chocolate, aguardiente, exotic fruits

Culinary Classes and Workshops

Traditional cooking · Traditional sweets

Food Tours

Public markets · Street food

Bars and Mixology

Bar hop · Mixology workshop · Barista course

Organic Farm to Table Menus and Products

Organic community farms · Granitos de Paz

0Producer Families Supported
Social Mobility

Inclusive Commerce

Products made by people with disabilities

Purchases from Women Led Micro Businesses

Panadería Juanfe · Furas

Crafts and Purchases from Local Suppliers

Local artisans · Sustainable products

Community Tourism in Vulnerable Neighborhoods

Social impact · Sustainable neighborhoods

Local Talent Hiring

Photography · Local services

Entertainment and Animation

Hora Loca · Local performers

0Entrepreneurs Benefited

Total Community Impact of Your Event

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Environmental FootprintBased on your 0 delegates & 0 nights

Your event's carbon footprint, calculated.

Adjust the inputs to match your event profile. The calculator breaks down CO₂e emissions by source and compares Cartagena's footprint against alternative destinations structured following the GHG accounting principles of ISO 14064-1 and GRI disclosure standards.

Delegate origins distribute your group by region

Enter the number of delegates traveling from each region. The total should match your delegate count.

✓ 0/0 delegates — 100% assigned
Colombia
0%
0.4 t
CO₂/p
— t
Latin America
0%
0.8 t
CO₂/p
— t
North America
0%
1.8 t
CO₂/p
— t
Europe
0%
2.4 t
CO₂/p
— t
Middle East / Africa
0%
2.0 t
CO₂/p
— t
Asia / Pacific
0%
3.2 t
CO₂/p
— t
8 h

Catering type

Total carbon footprint

0.00t CO₂e
0.00 t CO₂e per delegate · 0 delegates

Breakdown by source

Flights0.00 CO₂e 0%
Accommodation0.00 CO₂e 0%
Venue energy0.00 CO₂e 0%
Catering0.00 CO₂e 0%
Colombia's grid advantage: at 0.126 kg CO₂/kWh, Cartagena's venue energy is 3× cleaner than the US grid a verifiable differentiator for your sustainability report. ISO 14065:2021 certified destination.
Vs. alternative destinations (same event profile)
Cancún0.00 CO₂e
✓ Cartagena0.00 CO₂e
Miami0.00 CO₂e
Lisbon0.00 CO₂e
Sources: Flights: ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator (2024) round-trip direct CO2 per delegate by region, consistent with GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 6 core reporting. Figure reflects direct CO2 only; it does not include supplementary non-CO2 aviation warming effects (e.g., contrails, NOx radiative forcing at altitude), which some frameworks estimate could add an additional ~1.7x to the climate impact of flights. Available as a supplementary disclosure on request. Accommodation: 8.5 kg CO₂e/room night (certified hotel, Latam average) [PENDING SOURCE reference the original study/benchmark]. Venue energy: Colombian national grid 0.126 kg CO₂/kWh (MinEnergía 2023) × 0.22 kWh/person/hour. Catering: 1.5 kg CO₂e/meal × 3 meals/day × type factor [PENDING SOURCE reference the original study/benchmark]. Comparison destinations use same accommodation and catering; flight factor fixed to Latam average (0.8 t). US grid 0.386 (EPA 2023), EU average 0.25 (EEA 2023).
Legacy report

Your complete legacy report.

Your results from Economic Impact, Social & Cultural and Footprint are automatically included here. Just add your event details and generate your report.

Total economic impact
$0
Jobs Supported (FTE-equivalent)
0
Community beneficiaries
0
CSR programs
0 selected
Total CO₂e
0.00 t
CO₂ per delegate
0.00 t
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