Colombia House — Casa Colombia — Paris 2024 — Hospitality House

Ken Hanscom
Road to Paris 2024
Published in
4 min readJun 19, 2024

Introduction
The world is gearing up for the XXXIII edition of the Olympic Games, the most significant and exciting sporting event of all time. This time, it’s happening in the City of Light, Paris. With over 10,000 athletes from around the globe, the Paris 2024 Olympics will attract millions of spectators and even more viewers through media channels. For the Colombia House — Casa Colombia this will be the 6th edition of a house at competitions around the world. The Colombia House is expected to be “a little piece of Colombia in the heart of Paris.”

The Colombia House — Casa Colombia Hospitality House at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
The Colombia House — Casa Colombia Hospitality House at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.

Note: this is a detailed article that expands on my article: Olympic Hospitality House List for Paris Summer Games — Ultimate Guide to Paris 2024. If you are looking for a complete list of Hospitality Houses for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, then follow the above link.

Description
Casa Colombia will stand out as a very unique space in Paris — with a focus on Colombian passion, diversity, and hospitality. The Colombia House — Casa Colombia is meant to symbolizes unity and connection. Everyone is welcome to experience the magic and charm of the land of Colombia from within its walls.

The amazing interior of the Colombia House — Casa Colombia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
The amazing interior of the Colombia House — Casa Colombia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.

What Is Casa Colombia?
Casa Colombia serves as a social, cultural, sporting, and business embassy. It warmly welcomes people from all nations, offering a meeting point where the Colombian Olympic team participates. Here, diversity and inclusion converge, celebrating both the love for sports and the rich cultural heritage of our country.

Information on Casa Colombia

  • Location: Casa Colombia is situated in what will be known during the Olympics as Nations PArks or Parque La Villette, a 55-hectare park that will be an epicenter of Olympic activity in Paris. It’s where various national houses will be located, expecting to attracti approximately 100,000 visitors daily.
  • At the Colombia House — Casa Colombia there will be Events and Conference programs, Coworking spaces, Fan Fest and Sponsor Experience, a Mobile Consulate of Colombia, a VIP Zone, and advertising space.

Purpose:

  • Promoting Colombian Culture Through Sports: Casa Colombia aims to showcase our country’s cultural and sporting richness, emphasizing values like passion, effort, and diversity.
  • Brand Promotion: It provides a platform for Colombian brands to gain visibility and integration.
  • Folie A LA FOLIE: This unique space combines nature, culture, industrial structures, and fun. Transformed to reflect Colombia’s warmth and diversity, it features a tree-lined terrace and multiple entrances.
Nations Park in Parc La Villette is the location of the Colombia House — Casa Colombia.

Conclusion
Casa Colombia at the Paris 2024 Olympics embodies the spirit of our nation — a place where cultures intersect, friendships form, and the love for sports unites us all. As we proudly represent Colombia on the global stage, we invite everyone to share in our passion and hospitality.

About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang 2018, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Paris 2024 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanager.com.

So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:

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Ken Hanscom
Road to Paris 2024

Your guide to everything Paris 2024. Olympics planning, tickets, sponsorship, & experiences. COO TicketManger: kenh@ticketmanager.com