We are pleased to advise that Pink Mosquito Solutions has been appointed by the Gordon Institute of Business Science to co-ordinate the travel arrangements on your behalf for your upcoming Global EDP trip to Santiago Chile and Sao Paulo Brazil, travelling in October 2026.
We have included all travel information pertaining to flights and accommodation for the trip. Visa requirements will be communicated at a later date.
Please also complete the registration page which requests important information for the trip. There is also an opportunity to upload a copy of your current passport.
If you are in the process of applying for a new passport, please can you upload a copy of your old passport or ID in order for us to check your details. Should your name be changing in your new passport, please advise in the comments field at the bottom of the registration.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries not covered on this travel information site.
About Santiago, Chile
Welcome to Santiago, a sophisticated metropolitan hub where modern skyscrapers meet the dramatic backdrop of the Andes Mountains. As the financial powerhouse of the Southern Cone, Santiago is a living masterclass in economic development, global trade, and innovation.
From the bustling financial district of Las Condes to the tech-driven ecosystems of Start-Up Chile, the city serves as a strategic gateway for multinational entry and digital transformation across Latin America. It offers a unique vantage point for seeing how emerging market enterprises navigate global supply chains, modern institutions, and sustainability mandates.
Santiago is a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital where business seamlessly transitions into cultural discovery. Explore the city's rich history through the architecture of the centro cívico, or unwind in the bohemian, avant-garde neighborhoods of Lastarria and Bellavista. Whether you are tasting world-class wines with viticulture pioneers in the Maipo Valley or analyzing urban growth from the summit of Cerro San Cristóbal, Santiago pairs high-level intellectual exploration with the distinctive, sophisticated warmth of Chilean hospitality.
About São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo doesn’t ask for your attention; it demands it. This is a city built on pure momentum, a sprawling urban ocean where helicopter traffic buzzes above architectural icons and the financial engine of South America idles in the streets below. From the historic, neon-lit stretch of Avenida Paulista to the sharp, glass-and-steel skyscrapers of Faria Lima, the sheer scale of the city is intoxicating. It’s a place where big ideas are traded over strong espresso, and the hustle of a multi-trillion-dollar economy creates a baseline hum that you can feel the moment you land.
The real magic happens when the laptop closes. The same hyper-competitive energy that drives its business world has forged one of the most electric cultural, artistic, and culinary scenes on the planet. It’s found in the brutalist concrete lines of MASP, the graffiti-covered alleyways of Vila Madalena, and the elite, world-class dining rooms of Jardins and Itaim Bibi. São Paulo is a masterclass in how to live well in a fast-moving world - a relentless, sophisticated metropolis that leaves you exhausted, inspired, and desperate for more.
Travel Information
Santiago, Chile
Code: CLP,
Symbol: $,
Recommend: Chilean Peso
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Contact Information
Should you have any queries regarding the trip, please contact:
Tracey Fann
Tel: 011 268 2238, Mobile: 072 420 5492
E-mail: tracey@pinkmosquito.co.za