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Valencian Community Boosts Air Connectivity Strategy at Routes Europe 2025
The Valencian Community significantly enhanced its air connectivity strategy through its participation in Routes Europe 2025, a major event for the European airport sector held April 8-10. For the first time in five years, the Community had its own stand at the event, increasing its visibility and helping to diversify tourist markets, notably during the off-season.
Expanding Air Routes: Key meetings at Routes Europe
during the three-day event, José Manuel Camarero, the regional secretary of Tourism, along wiht Carmen Sahuquillo and Juan Muñoz, responsible for marketing and promotion for Turisme Community Valenciana, held more than 20 meetings with airlines and airport operators. The primary goal was to expand air routes to regions including Central Europe, the Nordic countries, the united States, and the Middle East.
Interest from International Airlines
Contacts were made with several prominent airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, British Airways, Finnair, SAS, WizzAir, Transavia, Volotea, and Fly dubai. Discussions also took place with key city operators from Copenhagen, Abu Dhabi, Hamburg, and Gdansk, exploring potential new air connections with the airports of Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón.
Continued collaboration with Fly Dubai, initiated during a commercial mission to Dubai in February, was a key focus, aiming to establish a direct air link between the regions.
Positive Outlook for New Routes
Camarero described the participation in Routes Europe as a success.
“We have submitted real business opportunities and a competitive tourist offer. Several proposals for new routes are already on the table and could materialize in the coming months.”
José Manuel Camarero, regional secretary of Tourism
Castellón Airport: A Growing Infrastructure
The Castellón airport garnered significant interest from several companies, solidifying its position as a strategic infrastructure for tourism in the Valencian Community. Turisme Community Valenciana anticipates that this increased visibility will lead to new routes and the strengthening of existing ones.
Camarero noted the optimistic atmosphere surrounding the event.
“Our airports are well positioned,and forecasts indicate an enhancement in medium and long term connectivity.”
José Manuel Camarero, regional secretary of Tourism
Camarero also highlighted the recent increase in connections with Poland and the growth of routes with Scandinavia, including the new copenhagen-valencia route, as evidence of the positive reception from these markets.
Call for Investment to Expand Airport Capacity
To support improved connectivity, the regional secretary emphasized the need for additional investment in the Valencian Community’s airports.
“We ask the central government to expand our infrastructure to continue offering an excellent service to a volume of passengers that does not stop growing,” camarero said,echoing a request previously made by Minister Marián Cano.
With a clear international strategy and projected record passenger numbers, Turisme Community Valenciana is working toward a more connected, competitive, and enduring tourism model.
Valencian Community Boosts Air Connectivity: Your Essential Q&A Guide
This guide provides a thorough overview of the Valencian Community’s strategy to enhance air connectivity, based on its participation in Routes europe 2025. We’ll explore the key initiatives, the airlines involved, and the future outlook, drawing exclusively from the provided source material.
What was the primary focus of the Valencian Community’s participation in Routes Europe 2025?
The main goal was to expand air routes to key regions, including Central Europe, the Nordic countries, the United States, and the Middle East. This was achieved through meetings with airlines and airport operators.
Where and When was the event held?
Routes Europe 2025 was held between April 8-10.
Who represented the Valencian Community at Routes Europe 2025?
josé Manuel Camarero, the regional secretary of Tourism
Carmen Sahuquillo
Juan Muñoz, responsible for marketing and promotion for Turisme Community Valenciana
Which airlines and city operators did the Valencian Community meet with?
The Valencian community engaged with a wide array of airlines and city operators:
Airlines:
American Airlines
Delta
British Airways
Finnair
SAS
WizzAir
Transavia
Volotea
Fly Dubai
City Operators:
Copenhagen
Abu Dhabi
Hamburg
gdansk
Which Valencian airports are involved in this strategy?
The airports of Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón are central to this strategy.
What is the importance of the Castellón Airport?
The Castellón airport garnered notable interest from several companies, solidifying its position as a strategic infrastructure for tourism in the Valencian Community.
What is the outlook for new air routes?
josé Manuel Camarero expressed optimism, stating that several proposals for new routes are “already on the table and could materialize in the coming months.”
How does the Valencian Community view the success of this initiative?
Camarero described the participation in Routes Europe as a success.
What is the role of Fly Dubai in this strategy?
Continued collaboration with Fly Dubai, initiated during a commercial mission in Febuary, is a key focus to establish direct air links with the region.
What has been the recent success in terms of air routes, according to Camarero?**
Camarero highlighted the recent increase in connections with Poland and the growth of routes with Scandinavia, including the new Copenhagen-Valencia route, as evidence of positive reception from these markets.
What further action is the Valencian Community requesting?
To support and improve connectivity, the regional secretary emphasized the need for additional investment in the valencian Community’s airports and requests that the central goverment expand their infrastructure.