LBA promotes Yorkshire to Global Airline Chiefs

2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) will be promoting Leeds and Yorkshire to the World at the 18th World Route Development Forum to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital of Abu Dhabi between 29 September and 2 October.

The Conference is an annual global meeting place for airlines, airports and tourism authorities.  It is the largest gathering of its kind, allowing route development executives from airports worldwide to discuss and plan potential new air services.

Over 3,000 airline and airport delegates from across the world will meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss new route development opportunities.

New routes high on the airport’s ‘wish list’ include: Oslo, Madrid, Copenhagen and Warsaw.

Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood, said: “This is an ideal platform to showcase the region’s business and leisure opportunities from Yorkshire’s gateway airport. Our aim is to encourage international airlines to introduce new services from Leeds Bradford Airport, extending the range of over 70 destinations that are currently available.

“Our discussions will focus on strengthening business connectivity and encouraging routes that could drive inward investment for the region’s businesses. In addition, we will be highlighting the inbound tourism opportunities that Yorkshire can offer the overseas visitor.”

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