Events update
ALL EYES ON TALLINN The largest networking event for the region’s air transport industry, Routes
Europe, will be held in Tallinn, Estonia in 2012. Delegate numbers are anticipated to exceed 750. This event will build on the success of what promises to be a hugely productive Routes Europe 2011 in Cagliari, Italy. Tallinn is Estonia’s capital and its largest city. The city mixes old and new, with its Old Town being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the country is also ranked among the top 10 digital cities in the world. Tallinn shares the title of European Capital of Culture in 2011 with Turku in Finland. Since gaining independence, Tallinn has become increasingly accessible to tourists, thanks to Estonia joining the European Union and improved air and sea transport links with Western Europe. The country has made rapid economic progress and its tourism industry is booming, particularly for weekend breaks. The main attractions are the two old towns, Lower Town and Toompea, both of which are easily explored on foot.
Mali: host of Routes Africa 2011
The 6th Routes Africa will be held in Bamako, Mali, July 3–5 2011. Last year’s event saw over 130 aviation professionals gather to discuss the industry and establish potential for new air traffi c routes. This year, Routes Africa will build on the success of last year’s event and will again feature the Routes Africa Strategy Forum. In welcoming the delegates, Aya Thiam Diallo, president and director general of Aéroports du Mali, said: “We are happy to welcome you to Mali, a place of history, myths and legends. Mali is a country of great hospitality, with huge cultural diversity: the mysterious Timbuktu, Mopti – the Venice of Mali, the Dogon country where natives live traditional lives based on ancient cultures and beliefs, and the Mosque of Djenné, which is the
upcoming events
Routes Europe May
8–10, 2011 Cagliari, Italy
October 2–4, 2011 Berlin, Germany
The global meeting place for every airline and airport
www.routesonline.com World Routes
Routes Africa July
3–5, 2011 Bamako, Mali
Routes Americas February
19–21, 2012 Nassau, Bahamas
Routes Asia April
15–17, 2012 Chengdu, China
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largest mud brick building in the world and considered by many architects to be the greatest achievement of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style, are all highlights of the region, and we encourage delegates to experience them.”
As well as the one-to-one meetings and other networking opportunities, delegates will also be able to attend the Routes Africa Strategy Forum. This forum has established itself as an essential part of the region’s route development event and is supported by many of the key industry associations, including Airports Council International Africa (ACI), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It will address the opportunities and challenges in the region.
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