Routes Europe Returns to Poland in 2016

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KRAKOW, Poland, June 10, 2014/ PRN=KYODO JBN / --

Krakow Airport to Host the Region's Largest Route Development Event in 2016

It was announced today, during a press conference in Krakow, that Routes Europe

will return to Poland in 2016 when the 11th Routes Europe takes place 24-26

April 2016 in Krakow, the historic capital of the Malopolska Region. The event,

which is the largest regional Routes event, will be hosted by Krakow Airport

and its partners the Malopolska Region, the Municipality of Krakow and

Malopolska Tourism Organisation.

Routes Europe is the essential annual gathering for all aviation based

companies wishing to conduct business to, from and within the European region.

This will be the second time that Routes Europe has taken place in Poland, the

first ever Routes Europe welcomed almost 300 delegates when the event took

place in Warsaw in 2006, and over 1,200 delegates are expected to attend the

event in 2016 including representatives from the region's leading airlines,

airports, tourism authorities and other industry stakeholders.

"Hosting the prestigious Routes Europe conference is beneficial for both the

airport and the region," says Jan Pamula, President of the Board, Krakow

Airport explaining: "We welcome the decision of UBM, because taking on the role

of the host is a great honor for us and confirmation that we have adopted the

correct strategy. It's a proof of our strong position in the European market,

an opportunity to present our potential to new airlines and strong marketing

support, while for Krakow and the Malopolska Region it is a chance for

promotion among tourism industry opinion leaders. We are deeply convinced that

thanks to the experience of UMB Team the conference will be organized at the

highest level."

"We are thrilled to be taking Routes Europe to Krakow and returning to Poland

in 2016," commented Ged Brown, Head of Future Events, Routes for UBM Live

continuing: "Krakow Airport's route network has seen year on year growth with

both direct and connecting routes and in 2015 the airport will undergo a

restructure which will increase capacity to 8 million annual passengers. Routes

Europe 2016 will provide an opportunity to showcase this to the Routes

community. Delegates will also experience Krakow and the many historic and

cultural attractions it has to offer. Krakow Airport has been attending Routes

events for many years and we now look forward to working even more closely with

their team to deliver Routes Europe in 2016."

The Malopolska Region has a population of 3.3 million and attracts 9 million

tourists each year and Krakow, which is the second largest city in Poland

offers 1,004 cultural institutions including museums, galleries, cinemas,

theatres and music facilities and in addition, there are 8 sites from the

Malopolska Region that are UNESCO World Heritage sites, three of which are

located in Krakow.

Krakow Airport is situated just over 11km from the city centre and has a

catchment area of 11 million inhabitants within a two hour drive. In 2013 the

airport welcomed over 3.5 million passengers and provided connection to almost

70 destinations such as Frankfurt, Moscow, London, Paris and Rome operated by

15 airlines.  

Krakow Airport has been taking part in Routes Europe since 2006 and in both

2013 and 2014 the airport received highly commended in their category at the

Routes Europe Marketing Awards.

Notes to Editors

About Routes

Routes organises world-renowned airline and airport networking events through

its regional and global Route Development Forums. Each year, there is one

global event and one regional event in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and

CIS respectively. http://www.routesonline.com

Routes was founded in 1995 as part of the Manchester UK-based ASM Ltd., a

consultancy specialising in the field of route development for airports.

http://www.asm‐;global.com. Routes and ASM are part of the UBM Live

division of UBM plc.

UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies across five

continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products,

promote their brands and expand their markets.  Through premiere brands such as

MD&M, CPhI, IFSEC, TFM&A, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show, the Routes

portfolio of events, Airport Cities and many others, UBM Live exhibitions,

conferences, awards programs, publications, websites and training and

certification programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies

across more than 20 industry sectors. http://www.ubmlive.com

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We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers

together at events and online, as well as producing and distributing news and

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into expert teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping

them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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About Krakow Airport

Krakow Airport is a leader among regional airports in Poland, constantly

expanding its schedule and charter services. Airport is situated just 11 km

from the city centre and has a catchment area of 11 million inhabitants within

a two hour drive. In 2013 the airport welcomed over 3.6 million passengers and

it was the best year in history of the airport.

During last 10 years, Krakow Airport passenger traffic has been increasing at

the level of 18% per annum, giving perspective of reaching 7 million passengers

at 2030.   

In summer season 2014 Krakow Airport is offering 62 direct scheduled services

with 6 new routes: Shannon, Split, Barcelona, Brussels, Split and Heringsdorf

operated by 15 airlines and 16 charters connections.

The airport is currently undergoing the biggest in its history construction

process targeted for doubling its annual capacity already in 2015. The

investments process includes: new, spacious terminal that will be connected, by

means of a footbridge, with a new train station located behind the multi-storey

car park, internal road system, airside infrastructure and Garden Inn Hotel.

Krakow Airport has been attending Routes Europe events since 2006, in last two

year the airport was awarded as highly commended in its category at the Routes

Europe Marketing Awards.

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SOURCE: UBM Live Routes Ltd