Bahrain to host Global aviation event “Routes World 2024”

Bahrain to host Global aviation event “Routes World 2024”

One of the world’s largest and most important aviation conferences, Routes World will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time in 2024, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced.

Being the host of the 29th annual global route development forum, BAC, the operating and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed the agreement on the second day of Bahrain International Airshow 2022.

In attendance were Minister of Industry and Commerce and Gulf Air Group Chairman, His Excellency Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed Al Alawi and Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nasser Qaedi. Over 2,500 decision makers from the world’s airlines, airports, and tourism authorities are expected to attend.

As the leading global route development event, Routes World will deliver a platform for decision makers to develop strategies that will define the future of the world’s air services. The event has had a tangible impact on global connectivity, with more than half of the world’s new air services connected to meetings at the event.

Speaking at a press conference at the Bahrain International Air Show, Steven Small, Director of Routes, said: “Hosting Routes World 2024 will support Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030