Routes Europe Returns to Poland in 2016

Krakow, Poland (ots/PRNewswire) -

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 Ma?opolska Region. The event, which is the largest regional
Routes event, will be hosted by Krakow Airport and its partners the
Ma?opolska Region, the Municipality of Krakow and Ma?opolska 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 Pamu?a, 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 Ma?opolska 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 Ma?opolska 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 Ma?opolska 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 [http://www.asm%E2%80%90global.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

About UBM plc

- UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and communications
company. 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
specialist content. Our 5,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised 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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]; follow us on Twitter at @UBM_plc [http://twitter.com/UBM_plc ] to get the latest
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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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Contact:
For further press information please contact:
Victoria Jones Communications Manager Routes
T: +44 (0)161-234-2730 E: pr@routesonline.com
Urszula Podraza Press Officer Kraków Airport
T: +48-664-404-486 E: upodraza@krakowairport.pl