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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.
Senior delegates from the world’s leading airports, airlines and tourism boards have 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.
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.