Mumbai has been selected as the host city and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) as the host airport for Routes Asia 2013. The annual regional event, organised by Routes, is expected to bring a number of visitors to Mumbai from the airline, airport and tourism industry to discuss and explore the opportunities for airline route development.
“We at MIAL are pleased to note that CSIA has been selected as the host airport for Routes Asia 2013,” said GV Sanjay Reddy, MD, Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) and Vice Chairman, GVK, “This is noteworthy because besides being one of the busiest airports in South Asia, CSIA has also emerged as one of the most significant aviation hubs in the region given both the increase in passenger traffic and number of carriers flying to Mumbai. Mumbai itself is undoubtedly a critical business hub for the region and key to the regional strategy of leading corporates.”
“We are glad that CSIA has been selected to serve as the host for the Asia Route Development Forum in 2013,” said Rajeev Jain, CEO, MIAL. “Hosting Routes Asia 2013 will not only give us the opportunity to showcase CSIA to a diverse group of industry professionals across the globe but also provide tremendous tourism-related economic benefits to the city of Mumbai. Additionally it will enable us to share relevant expertise and build relationships with industry partners including airlines.”
According to a press release, traditionally Routes Asia as an event has been attended by leading airports and airlines. Being chosen as a host is an opportunity to showcase the economic, industrial, and tourism potential of the host city and its airport. Additionally, Routes Asia also offers an opportunity within a short period of time to conduct a number of one-to-one meetings between airports and airlines from Asia.