Routes Africa 2013 routesonline.com Developing Africa’s Route Networks Kampala, 7-9 July 2013

The route development forum for the African region

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1 Routesroutesonline.com Africa 2013 Host Routes Africa is a big deal “for the and (the event) does a great job of highlighting the destination to the international aviation community. ” Cramer Ball CEO Air Seychelles Routes Africa is the only network planning forum for all of Africa and the event where the real business takes place.

Routes Africa comes to Uganda

The 8th Routes Africa will take place in July 2013, and is hosted by Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda and Entebbe International Airport, who will be the host destination and main airport of Routes Africa 2013.

Routes Africa is an ideal location for Airports, Airlines, Tourism The region has 6.8% of the world’s butterfly species, 10.2% bird Authorities, Policy Leaders, Keynote Speakers and Exhibitors to species, 7.8% of world mammals and 53% of mountain gorilla meet, do business and plan for the future. The annual event will population, the animal that is closest to man. Uganda is also the bring together more than 250 key players in the airline and airport source of the longest river on the continent and world, the River Nile industry from across the African region and beyond for strategic with the most electrifying rafting opportunity on earth. networking on air service development. Uganda is an investment destination especially after the discovery of Uganda, which is widely known as the Pearl of Africa, has a fast oil in Uganda. This has greatly boosted passenger volumes through growing tourism sector with an annual growth rate of 21% on Entebbe International Airport. average, contributing 24% of the total foreign exchange earnings. Domestic tourism has grown by 50% over the past 10 years.

routesonline.com 3 Routes Africa: connecting with the right people

Air service development is fundamental to the prosperity of cities and regions around the world, as well as the growth of the airports that serve these regions.

Routes Africa provides a unique forum where air service The Routes Promise is to deliver verified attendees from airlines, development discussions are undertaken by airlines, airports and airports and destinations who can make real business decisions on destinations. These conversations shape the region’s air service air services. It is the perfect platform for domestic African planners networks and in turn contribute to shaping the region they serve. as well as international planning managers to learn more about opportunities within the entire African region and beyond. The event revolves around a series of pre-scheduled, Face-to-Face Meetings, an Exhibition and a Strategy Summit that brings together thought leaders and decision makers from across the region’s All aspects of Routes Africa were aviation sector under one roof to discuss the hottest topics facing excellent, it was useful to meet with airlines the industry. The meetings held at the event will generate new air “ services and create hotel and tourism demand which can translate as well as airports and I appreciated the into a huge economic impact into local, national and international opportunity to participate on the (Strategy economies. Summit) panel. From my perspective, Routes Africa 2012 was executed flawlessly.” John Twiss Network Planning Manager, Africa, & Middle East

4 routesonline.com Routes Africa: where real business happens Routes Africa is the annual gathering of air service decision makers for all of Africa and has four key elements:

1 Meetings 3 Routes Africa Strategy Summit

Airlines, airports and tourism authorities from The event will open with the Strategy Summit which will give a valuable the African region and beyond meet privately to insight into aviation across the region and panels of leading industry discuss new market opportunities and existing experts will take part in a number of moderator led discussions services at pre-scheduled Face-to-Face Meetings. addressing key air service development issues effecting commercial They are arranged online prior to the event based aviation across the entire African region. on delegate requests, and a Personal Diary is The specially developed content and the interactive format ensures that issued on arrival. At Routes Africa you will meet the Strategy Summit is an integral element of the event. It is open to all delegates who are there to do business; it’s Routes Africa delegates and is a popular start to the event. the quality of our attendees and our attention to the Face-to-Face Meetings which makes Routes Africa the place to do business. Interline meetings between airlines are also increasingly popular at Routes Africa.

2 Networking 4 Route Exchange Airline Briefings

Routes Africa encourages all delegates to Route Exchange will be a key feature of Routes Africa 2013. The event network as much as possible. This is facilitated will feature live airline briefings from key carriers and senior personnel, through: outlining opportunities for airline growth and inviting airports to bid for new service whilst educating the airports on what information and data • An Extra Meetings System that allows all the carriers requires for new service. delegates, during the event itself, to request meetings with any other delegate. In 2012 Route Exchange briefings were delivered by , RwandAir, and Air Seychelles. Details • The Hospitality Programme, which includes the of the Route Exchange Airline Briefings for 2013 Welcome Reception, the Networking Evening, will be available via Routesonline. the Lunches and the Refreshment Breaks during the working days. Go to routesonline.com for more event information or to register now routesonline.com Sponsors & Exhibitors

We are delighted to present the sponsorship opportunities for Routes Africa provided us with an Routes Africa 2013. “opportunity to promote our airport as a Purchasing one of the limited number of exclusive sponsorship opportunities available at the Routes Africa event will allow the gateway between Africa and Europe. As a industry’s decision makers from your target airlines to understand sponsor we are pleased with the amount of your brand and what you have to offer. exposure and was able to promote our key There are many advantages to be gained by taking a sponsorship points to everyone attending through diary package at Routes Africa it will allow you to set apart your airport or destination from your competitors, heighten your brand’s visibility pages. Branding on pens made a good gift and image, help to develop closer and better relationships with to be reminded afterwards. both existing and potential airline customers, and showcase any developments at your airport or destination. Umut Mert ” Commercial Aviation Expert Sponsorship at Routes Africa provides a great means of broadening Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport your competitive edge by improving your airport or destination’s image, prestige and credibility in front of the region’s airlines.

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A broad spectrum of benefits can be gained by sponsorship at the event; Sponsorship items include: • Access to the region’s (and many out of region) key airline • Monday Lunch decision-makers. • Airline Meeting Hall • Enhanced visibility through high profile exposure pre, during and • Delegate Folders post the event. • Delegate Bags • Meeting System • Informal and formal networking opportunities. • Registration • Exposure through Routes’ marketing campaign. • Business Card Holders • Opportunity to stand out from the crowd and raise awareness of To find out more about sponsorship, or to reserve your organisation. one of the limited number of exhibition spaces at • Ability to showcase your latest developments or key messages to Routes Africa 2013, please contact: this influential audience. Mark Gray • Worldwide media coverage through Routes’ extensive Sales Director, Airports+ contact network. [email protected] The audience: 250 route development professionals from airlines, T +44 (0)161 234 2719 F +44 (0)161 234 2737 airports, tourism authorities and aviation stakeholders from across Africa, the Middle East and beyond. routesonline.com 7 Your Host for 2013 About Entebbe International Airport

Uganda has Bilateral Air Service Agreements with thirty three countries. Sixteen international Airlines have scheduled operations to and from Entebbe International Airport serving fourteen destinations.

They also offer connection to the rest of the world. Uganda’s I congratulate you and the Routes geographical location in the heart of Africa, gives Entebbe International Airport greater advantage for hub and spoke operations team“ for the amazing event of Routes in especially the Great Lakes region. Africa. Amongst the international airlines that currently operate to Entebbe Fatih Cigal ” are; , , Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Rwanda Air Express, , South African Network Planning Manager Airways, , Egyptair, , , Fly 540, Turkish Airlines and Etihad (code share with ). Entebbe International airport is situated 40 kilometres (around an hour’s drive) to the main city, Kampala.

8 routesonline.com Uganda, Pearl of Africa About Uganda

Uganda is located in the heart of the Great African high plateau that rolls from the Ethiopian highlands towards Southern Africa. It is bordered by Kenya in the East, Tanzania in the south, Rwanda in the south.

Ecologically, Uganda is where the East African savannah meets Uganda was ranked by respected travel guide specialist Lonely the West African jungle. In its uniquely lush pastures one can Planet as the world’s most preferred tourism destination for the year observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track 2012 and highlights the country as the place where Savannah meets chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same the vast East African lakes and where snow-capped mountains bear afternoon, then the next day navigate tropical channels teeming with down on sprawling jungles but also for its rich history with UNESCO hippos and crocodiles before setting off into the misty mountains world heritage sites including Nyero rock paintings, Kasubi tombs to visit the majestic mountain gorillas. Uganda is the only safari (currently being reconstructed after the 2010 inferno), Bwindi destination whose range of forest primates is as impressive as its Impenetrable National Park and the newly discovered home of early selection of plain antelopes. Besides the wide biodiversity, Uganda is man in Karamoja. also blessed with a vast bird population of more than 1,000 species. Uganda’s Political and economic environment has been stable for It is a destination not to be missed and Routes Africa 2013 is an the last 26 years, with the economy growing at an average of ideal way to experience it firsthand. more 5% per annum.

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Speke Resort and Conference Centre Seychelles was proud to host Routes The Speke Resort and Conference Centre, Munyonyo is located Africa and to have the opportunity to facilitate at the shores of Lake Victoria. It is 10 minutes drive from the City “ centre (Kampala). This hotel hosted most of the Commonwealth networking between the major players of the Heads of Government Meetings in 2007. It offers Routes Africa airline industry at this prestigious forum. Routes delegates an excellent level of accommodation and leisure facilities together with the finest conference and business meeting location in Africa provides an invaluable medium for . advancing the interests of the African aviation industry and for cultivating the networks Visit routesonline.com to find out more and to book. necessary for the industry to flourish.” Alain St Ange Minister of Tourism & Culture Seychelles Tourist Board

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AFRICA 10 Reasons to attend Routes Africa 2013

Routes Africa 2013 in Kampala, Uganda offers attendees from airline, airports and tourism authorities the chance to meet on a pre-scheduled basis to help to shape Africa’s air services, here are the key reasons why you should attend this not to be missed event.

1. You can meet, face-to-face, your airline, airport and destination 6. It is the ideal opportunity to profile your brand to the region’s air targets in pre-scheduled meetings. service decision-makers.

2. Routes Africa is the largest gathering of airline network planners 7. Learn what’s happening in the industry and keep your finger on in Africa. the pulse of the latest developments.

3. It is the largest gathering of the Africa’s air service development 8. Find out what the industry’s leaders of the region’s plans and community. strategies for the future are.

4. The event is cost and time effective you can meet all your 9. Learn the latest opportunities, techniques and technologies that targets in one place at one time. can help you do business.

5. You can build up your contact network and develop strong 10. It is a chance to experience “The Pearl of Africa”. business relationships.

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Contact our Africa team

Mark Gray Sales Director, Airports+ [email protected] We are absolutely delighted to have T +44 (0)161 234 2719 F +44 (0)161 234 2737 “been selected as host of Routes Africa Adam Smith in 2013 as there is no better way to Senior Airline Manager [email protected] push what the country has to offer T +44 (0)161 234 2736 F +44 (0)161 234 2737 than for people to come and see it for Simon Baxendale themselves. We will be opening the Scheduling Manager doors of Uganda to all Routes delegates [email protected] and enabling them to enjoy first-hand T +44 (0)161 234 2749 F +44 (0)161 234 2737 the hospitality and wonders of the country.

David Kakuba” Mpango Deputy Managing Director Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda

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