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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. It will be the perfect platform to showcase Bahrain and why BIA was recently named the World’s Best New Airport, demonstrate the advanced capabilities of our new Passenger Terminal, and support our goal of attracting more than 14 million visitors each year by defining new global routes and air services.

With the country’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, world-class digital infrastructure, pro-innovation regulatory structure, and talented workforce, Bahrain is the ideal location for the 29th global route development forum.

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 of becoming a globally competitive and sustainable economic centre.

The Routes World conference will deliver quantifiable long-term economic benefits for Bahrain, from growth at the city’s airport to increased tourism activity, that cannot be achieved through a traditional conference alone. 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.

With the launch of the new Passenger Terminal Building, named the World’s Best New Airport at the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards, Bahrain’s transportation and aviation sector has taken a massive leap forward, bringing the Kingdom closer to its economic diversification and sustainability goals.

Routes World will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time in 2024, with Bahrain International Airport (BIA) selected as the host of the 29th annual global route development forum.

Over USD 30 billion in investments in strategic projects, including infrastructure and tourism initiatives, are set to catalyse growth and reinforce Bahrain as an international tourism hub.

Small added: “We are excited that we will bring together the global route development community in one of the most efficient and cost-effective logistic gateways in the region. Increased air connectivity delivers substantial economic benefits to a destination – driving trade, tourism, investment, labour supply and market efficiency.”

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah said: “We are delighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain has been selected as a destination to host this leading global event. With its advanced infrastructure, facilities, and services, BIA can efficiently meet Bahrain’s present and future needs, cementing its reputation as one of the key airports in the region.

The destination has seen strong growth in the financial services, technology innovation, manufacturing and logistics sectors in recent years. Having recently completed the Bahrain International Airport Modernization Programme (AMP), this destination is set to diversify its tourism offerings further.” Over 2,500 decision-makers from the world’s airlines, airports and destinations are expected to attend.