The District Institute of Tourism (IDT) is a public, local institution attached to the District Department of Economic Development (SDDE), created by the Agreement 275 of February 27, 2007, which seeks the implementation of policies, plans and programs for tourist promotion in order to place the Capital District as a sustainable tourist destination.

MISSION
To design and carry out actions to strengthen and promote the Capital District as a sustainable and attractive tourist destination, in order to transform tourism into a contributive and decisive aspect of the economic, social, competitive and sustainable development  of the city.

VISION
To place Bogota as a sustainable tourist destination by 2012, capable of contributing to its economic and social development, while interacting with other member institutions of the Tourism Management System through the implementation of the Public Tourism Policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
A.  To promote the tourism industry in Bogota.
B. To implement and supervise the Capital District’s tourism public policy.
C.  To develop and implement tourism programs, plans and strategies.
D. To promote the development of business tourism.
E. To design and lead strategies and mechanisms to materialize the District’s tourism policies.
F. To promote and coordinate the development of programs and plans according to the guidelines established by the District Department of Economic Development.
g. To implement, supervise, coordinate and asses plans, programs and projects for the promotion of national and international tourism to the Capital District.
H. To assess and monitor the impact arising from the implementation of tourism policies.
I. To coordinate the planning, arrangement and establishment of strategic partnerships for the implementation of these plans and programs.
J. To promote environmental management issues in tourism projects.
K. To promote tourism developments by local entities of the Capital District.
L. To encourage the establishment, standardization and training of tourism service providers in Bogota.
M. To coordinate actions with other competent institutions aimed at the protection and promotion of cultural heritage sites involved in tourism.

OFFICES
Head Office:
Address: CIPA Building, cultural heritage site, National Park.
Carrera 5 No 36-21, 2nd floor.
PBX (571) 2456328-Fax: 2456328 Ext. 201.

Alternate office:
Address: Cavipetrol Building
Carrera 13 No. 37-43, 8th floor.
PBX (571) 2854429-Fax: 57 1 2854429 Ext.335

The District Tourism Institute of Bogota (IDT) is an official member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

QUALITY POLICY
We are committed to the development of the strategic guidelines of the District’s Tourism Public Policy. To achieve this, the IDT supports their mission statements with a suitable and competitive team, a process management model, and a willingness to accomplish continuous improvement.
 
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
- To place the Capital District as an attractive and sustainable tourist destination.
- To satisfy customers by strengthening the image of Bogota and the conditions for competitive tourism.
- To continuously improve processes, promoting effectiveness and efficiency.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Our commitment is to control risks, in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes.

HUMAN TALENT POLICY
We are committed to fully develop our human talent and provide a suitable work environment through welfare plans and appropriate training, in order to strengthen the relevance and respect of public employees and / or individuals working within the institution.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
We are committed to the reduction of the environmental impact generated by the activities, products and services involved in the development of our mission; to the prevention of the pollution of resources, as well as to the continuous improvement of environmental programs, under the regulations of the Institutional Environmental Management Plan (PIGA).

COMMUNICATION POLICY
To place the District Institute of Tourism (IDT) as a source of reliable information and opinion on tourism policies in Bogota, as well as coordinating, within the institution, mechanisms to allow the full comprehension of the guidelines established by the organization, the strengthening of  a better organizational climate and an successful quality policy.

PROCESSES MAP

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Strategy Processes.
Includes activities organized by the General Direction, designed to lead the institution by the proposed guidelines.

Mission Processes.
These are the result of the planned activities designed by the institution, in compliance with the corporate purpose.

Support Processes.
Provide the necessary resources for the development of strategy, mission and evaluation processes.

Assessment Processes.
These measure and collect data for performance analysis and the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness. They are an integral component of the management, mission and support processes.

ORGANIZATION BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

Mayor of Bogota, D.C.
Clara López Obregon

District Department of Economic Development
Hernando Gómez Serrano

District Institute of Tourism
Nohora Isabel Vargas Castro
General Director

Promotion Subdivision
Adriana Infante Camacho

Destination Management Subdivision
Rosa Margarita Figueredo Molina

Corporative Management Subdivision
Ismael Martínez Guerrero

Systems and Planning Adviser
Martha Cecilia García

Legal Adviser
Mariluz Ferrer Correa

Communications Adviser
Doris Hernández Mongui

Internal Control Adviser
Aura María Cubillos Ramírez