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DMC Colombia In 1999, he moved to Quito, the capital of Ecuador.

The Destination Management (DMC) team in Colombia is led by Jonas Schmid. Jonas has 25 years of experience in the tourism industry, starting his career at Jetstream Seasoning in Aspen, Colorado, specializing in hotel and catering services. His experience as a private flight catering manager at Aspen Airport allowed him to hone his service capabilities early on, meeting the high standards of corporate clients. In his spare time, Jonas volunteers at Challenge Aspen, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with cognitive or physical disabilities through year-round adaptive experiences. In 1999, he moved to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, where he gained extensive experience as a local tour guide, earning the trust and recognition of numerous local travel agencies. Fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, he has worked for reputable local travel agencies such as Pamir Viajes y Aventuras, Latitud 0, Equateur Voyages Passion, Terre d'Aventure, and Otto's Tours, becoming a highly sought-after guide for international clients.

Core Business

Colombia

In 2004, Jonas moved to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and has since traveled throughout the country. As Colombia gradually opened up to international tourists, he went to the Orinoco River region, collaborating with local Colombian travel agencies such as Toninas Tours and Chaska Tours to design, implement, and lead some of the region's earliest jungle adventure programs.

In 2012, he boarded the 82-foot luxury sailing ship "Chaitan de Tortola" as first mate on Caribbean islands.

Industry Resources and Business Experience

Since 2013, Jonas has served as a ground coordinator for numerous renowned international travel agencies, including Colombian Aviatur, South American travel agencies SAT, Hapag-Lloyd, TUI, and UK-based Explore Worldwide. He also holds official tour guide certifications from SAT and Explore Worldwide Ltd.

He maintains close partnerships with various small and medium-sized professional travel agencies, including our own brand portfolio. Since 2017, he has consistently developed differentiated and unique itineraries, offering not only standard sightseeing tours but also in-depth cultural explorations of the Vöppes province and high-end customized products such as luxury speedboat trips from Cartagena to upscale beach resorts.

Business Focus: Targeting the Asian market, providing Asian industry partners with local hotel and flight resources and related ground coordination services in Asian countries.

Personal Preferences

Jonas is passionate about sailing and frequently travels to the Rosario Islands and Baru Island. Among inland destinations, he has a particular fondness for the remote town of Montbos, which he sees as evoking the atmosphere of Macondo, a place described by Gabriel García Márquez. He has also lived for extended periods in coffee-growing regions like Medellín.

Team Support

Jonas has a dedicated execution team, a Colombian Road management team, and a network of local experts and resources covering all of Colombia, fully supporting the hotel, flight, and related travel needs of his Asian clients.