Almost 200 airline delegates have signed up for the 16th annual World Route Development Forum to be held in Vancouver.
The global meeting place for airlines and airports runs on September 19-21 at the new Vancouver Convention Centre.
The latest airline registrations include Qatar Airways, Airtran, US Airways, FlyDubai, Egyptair, CSA Czech Airlines, Martinair, GOL and Hong Kong Airlines.
Airport registrations include Wroclaw Airport, Bermuda International Airport, Anchorage International Airport, Billund Airport, TAV Airports and Verona & Brescia Airports.
Registered delegates, plus one accompanying person travelling to the event, qualify for up to 20% discount, depending on the class of travel booked, with Star Alliance members.
Nigel Mayes, managing director at organiser Routes, said:“We are really pleased with the airline registrations for World Routes – almost 200 airline delegates have already signed up.
“Furthermore, it is encouraging to see many of these carriers bringing larger delegations to ensure that they can cover all of their meeting requests and accommodate the different types of meetings being undertaken; from market information gathering to in-depth negotiations.
“For example, Emirates Airlines are bringing their largest delegation so far, having attended every World Routes event. Turkish Airlines will be represented by five delegates, and Southwest Airlines has confirmed four representatives will be attending.
“Hainan Airlines will have a chalet at the event and have currently registered to bring five delegates to conduct their meetings.”
John Korenic, aviation marketing director for the Vancouver Airport Authority added: “We are looking forward to showcasing our airport and destination credentials to experts from across the aviation community. Preparation for this prestigious event is going well and we are delighted to see such early interest.”
*For more information and to book a place, visit www.routesonline.com
