World Routes 2018

The facts and figures behind the world's leading route development events.

Malaysia is hoping to be a key Asian destination by 2030 as it seeks to promote its tourism offering.

The key numbers behind the global gathering in Guangzhou.

Watch three action-packed days of meetings, conference talks, exhibitions and entertainment distilled down into three minutes.

As more Chinese airlines chase new international horizons, increasing brand awareness will be important to success. Tan Wan Geng, president and chief executive of China Southern Airlines, explains that growing brand recognition overseas is high on the agenda for the carrier.

Revisit the news, interviews and images from the 24th World Route Development Forum, which took place in Guangzhou.

Many airports are not alive to the opportunities that exist from cargo because the benefits are not always immediately obvious, delegates at World Routes have been told.

Alastair Kiernan, business development director at charter airline Titan Airways, discusses the carrier's 30th anniversary, opportunities in the market and the challenges posed by Brexit.

The Airbus A321LR will be a "game-changer" in the wet lease market once it enter the market.

Storytelling and partnership working are increasingly important for destinations, delegates at World Routes 2018 have heard.

Brussels Airport took the top prize at the ceremony in Guangzhou, China.

Lim Ching Kiat, managing director of air hub development at Changi Airport Group, tells Routesonline about the airport's network hopes.

China Southern plans to increase its fleet from 800 to 2,000 aircraft by 2035, while new routes to South America and Africa are on the agenda.

Nigel Mayes, senior vice president, consulting and product development at ASM, offers his thoughts on how the aviation industry is faring so far in 2018.

Petri Vuori, VP for route development at Finavia, outlines the group's main message at World Routes.

As part of its involvement at World Routes, Routesonline spoke to Malaysia Airports to find out more about its ambitions.

Chen Zhiying, executive vice mayor of Guangzhou, has stressed that World Routes 2018 will help to "enhance Guangzhou's image on the global stage".

Meet your World Routes teams and hear their top tips to help you make the most of your time in Guangzhou.

China expected to account for almost one-fifth of world's commercial fleet in two decades.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia.

After months of anticipation, World Routes is now only days away. To help make sure you are prepared for the event, we have created some tips to help maximise your experience.

Our exhibitors will host a number of unique and exciting activities on their stands including; food, drinks, entertainment, giveaways, prizes and much more. Make the most of your World Routes experience by visiting as many stands as possible.

The World Routes Conference Programme, sponsored by Huawei, will take place in the Keynote Arena during the 24th World Route Development Forum.

ASM senior consultant Omar Hashmi explains how delegates can get the best out of their meetings at World Routes 2018.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has experienced strong domestic and international growth over the past decade - and it is hoped that World Routes 2018 will help to fuel even stronger expansion.