OSLO TO VALENCIA – NEW ROUTE INSPIRED BY AVIADEV
(Posted 07th October 2019)
AviaDev Europe is the only route development event taking place in the second half of 2019 will take place in Valencia on 23rd to the 25 of October.
The networking event, which is entering its second year, is focused on creating opportunities for European regional airports to meet airlines, together with their tourism partners in a joint effort to increase the connectivity of their destinations.
On 30th of September, Scandinavian carrier SAS presented its summer 2020 programme with 14 new routes. One of these routes is a direct link between Oslo, the capital of Norway and Valencia, the 3rd largest Spanish city.
Discussions regarding the route viability were accelerated during the one-to-one meeting sessions at the AviaDev Europe event in Valencia in December 2018. Juraj Toth, Managing Director of AviaDev Europe said of the new route: “We are delighted that AviaDev played a part in the creation of this route which will enable travellers from Norway to explore the fantastic city of Valencia, the host of both AviaDev Europe 2018 and 2019.”
Miguel Angel Perez, Brand Manager, Turismo Valencia said: “It was a pleasure hosting AviaDev Europe 2018 and we are looking forward to welcome the European route development community in Valencia again in 2 weeks’ time. In addition, having AviaDev in Valencia gave us the unique opportunity to showcase our destination to the airlines´ network planners. We are grateful for the confidence SAS has shown us and our team is ready to provide support to them so that this route can grow and potentially SAS can connect Valencia also with other Scandinavian destinations.”
Gonzalo Pernas, Senior Network Manager at SAS said: “We´re delighted to announce this new route from Oslo to Valencia as part of our Summer 2020 programme. Being personally present in Valencia at AviaDev Europe 2018 was a great opportunity to understand the dynamics of this fabulous destination and we believe this new route will be a great success.”
AviaDev Europe is the only dedicated air service development event for European regional airports, airlines and tourism boards. For the second time in a row the event will take place in Valencia and it will be hosted by Ajuntament de Valencia, Turismo Valencia, Castellon Airport and Ajuntament de Castello Turisme.
Sponsors of AviaDev Europe are among others: De Havilland, IATA, Industrial Optimisers, Kiwi.com, Paxport, RDC Aviation.
For more information please visit: www.aviationdevelop.com/europe
