World Routes 2018

Africa can match China's incredible growth story with the right vision and investment, Routes Africa heard.

Our top five stories this week: Diplomatic crisis 'will not block Qatar Airways' growth'; World Routes 2018 Marketing Awards; Ryanair's Dublin cuts; Italy in focus; SAA targets partnerships and more.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Air New Zealand, the national carrier and Star Alliance member.

Discover which airports, tourism authorities and individuals have been recognised in the industry’s most coveted awards.

Following the announcement that the 26th World Routes will be held in Milan in 2020, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping Italy’s aviation market.

Milan, the fashion capital of the world, has been chosen as the host and destination for the 26th World Route Development Forum in 2020. The major aviation industry event is scheduled to take place on 5-8th September 2020.

China Southern Airlines' president and CEO has been confirmed as a speaker for World Routes 2018, taking place in Guangzhou.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Finnair, the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland.

Senior network planners from more than 100 of the world’s leading carriers are now accepting meeting requests.

Senior delegates from the world’s leading airports, airlines and tourism boards have confirmed their attendance at World Routes 2018 in Guangzhou, China.

Route development professionals should submit their nominations before Friday, 20 July.

Senior network planners from more than 100 of the world’s leading carriers will be accepting meeting requests when scheduling opens.

More than 100 airlines have now confirmed their attendance at World Routes 2018 in Guangzhou, China.

Airline executives can now vote for up to five airports and tourism boards that they feel have provided outstanding marketing support. The route development community can nominate individuals that have driven growth and innovation in the industry.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the third busiest in China, has opened its second terminal building as it targets 100 million passengers by 2025.

The opening date for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s second terminal has been confirmed, with the new hub set to provide a significant capacity boost for China’s third busiest airport.

Hainan Airlines looks set to increase the number of services it operates to the UK and Ireland following a series of new route applications.

City could exceed ten million international seats in the year it launches a new global strategy to connect with the world.

Whether you’re an industry veteran or just taking off in your aviation career, one fact is certain – attending Routes events can offer major benefits.

China's aviation market is expanding at an incredible pace; but how much of that is from Western Europe?

The last edition of 2017 has been published.

Fresh from winning the inaugural outstanding contribution award at World Routes 2017, Brussels Airport’s head of aviation development Léon Verhallen opens up about his greatest achievements, the future of airline marketing and how the airport is recovering from a terrorist attack less than two years ago.

Routes delegates can now use the latest hotel booking technology.

A round up of the exciting destinations for next year’s Routes forums

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