Fuelling Growth

Why Attend?

While COVID has left its mark on the aviation sector, the CONNECT event is invaluable to help build back global networks and connect destinations. Now in its 21st year, CONNECT is an unmissable event for anyone looking to promote its region to high-level executives from airline, airports, tourism authorities and suppliers from the industry.

For 21 years, CONNECT has been an invaluable support to route development, bringing passionate individuals together to develop global network while unveiling destinations.

A Unique Formula

The event is designed to deliver a total networking experience, blending formal and informal meeting opportunities for all delegates combined with exclusive excursions to explore a new destination. Our friendly and relaxed atmosphere creates a pressure-free, highly productive environment to make business and nurture relationships.

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Said the event helped generate new business

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Raise Your Profile

With exclusive sponsorship and exhibition space, make the most of the event to address hundreds of aviation leaders and decision-makers and increase brand awareness.

Unlimited Meetings

Unlimited one-to-one meetings arranged pre-event and on-site using our delegate meeting system. Join your industry colleagues after a day of productive meetings for one of our infamous evening events – a cocktail and dinner function in a prestigious venue, tasting the best of local cuisine and culture.

Leading Conference

Route development and industry briefings provide crucial industry analysis and updates. Airline and airport leaders are also invited to give exclusive briefings to give full insight into company policy.

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Unwind with your industry colleagues and enjoy excursions that showcase the destination to its fullest potential.

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Event Benefits

How Can CONNECT Route Development Help You Grow?

Airlines airlines

Our events are beneficial to airlines who are looking to expand their routes. Our delegates include representatives from airports, tourism operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers and consultancies – plus many more!

  • Develop new routes with new airports
  • Meet new potential suppliers and consulting partners
  • Form relationships with tourism associations
  • Access the latest insider industry news via our conference programme
  • Plan future business with existing partners and reinforce your relationships
  • Grow your airlines through world-class airline networking

Airports

Our events are beneficial to airports who are looking to raise their profile and establish new routes. Our delegates include representatives from airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers, consultancies and many more!

  • Develop new routes
  • Raise awareness of your airport and region
  • Form relationships with tourism associations
  • High quality networking opportunities

Consultants

Our events are beneficial to consultants looking to gain new business from airlines and airports. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers and many more!

  • Gain new business with airlines, airports and more through networking
  • Get fresh insight into the industry including challenges it faces
  • Raise awareness of your business with a stand at the event

Associations

Our events are beneficial to associations who want to bring new members on-board. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers, consultancies and many more!

  • Increase member count through networking
  • Raise your association’s profile
  • Form relationships with airlines and airports

Media

Our events are beneficial to members of the press who can gain exclusive content and seek new advertisers. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers, consultancies and many more!

  • Get exclusive interviews with the industry’s key figures
  • Be the first to get the scoop on the latest news in the industry
  • Identify and meet with potential advertisers
  • Establish new working relationships for future editorial content

Suppliers

Our events are beneficial to suppliers who can identify new opportunities to sell their services. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, consultancies and many more!

  • Raise awareness of your services to airlines and airports
  • Establish new working relationships with airlines for future contracts
  • Get one step ahead of your competitors with an event stand
  • Share insights and analytics with a targeted audience of delegates

Tour Operators

Our events are beneficial to tour operators who can spread the word about their tours and boost their profile. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers, consultancies and many more!

  • Increase awareness of your tours via industry networking
  • Secure meetings with widely-read industry press
  • High-quality networking opportunities

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3-5 Feb 2025
Girona, Spain