AviaDev
An independent analysis by I&M Futureneer Advisors Pty Ltd of the economic impact created by AviaDev Africa – the premier forum dedicated to growing connectivity to, from and within the African continent, indicates that it generated R3.3 million of direct expenditure with R525,000 in tax income to the government. This figure considers the deals and new routes that Cape Town and South Africa secured and derives the estimated value on the country’s GDP.
The Cape Town Air Access and ACSA teams who were responsible for hosting the event in Cape Town recognised the investment towards the event would pay long term dividends. Tim Harris, CEO, Wesgro said, “Hosting AviaDev Africa over 2 consecutive years has allowed us to represent ourselves as a truly African destination, looking to expand our network domestically, regionally and internationally. These figures cement the fact that new routes and further expansions will be delivered as result, benefiting the economy of the Western Cape and South Africa.”
Further analysis of the figures also suggests that the event helped to sustain 16 full time and part time employment opportunities. Jon Howell, CEO and Founder, AviaDev commented, “The results of the economic impact illustrate the huge impact hosting AviaDev can have on a destination – not only is there an immediate impact with the attendees expenditure on flights, accommodation and tourism but more importantly the lasting effect as a result of meeting new partners, suppliers and establishing new routes to your destination through the meetings had at AviaDev.”
Later this year, AviaDev is holding its 2nd Air Service Development training workshop on 23-24 September in Addis Ababa. This workshop will deliver hands on knowledge and enable participants to effectively market their destination to new airlines and suppliers. The 2-day course is designed to increase understanding, learn new techniques and ultimately aid the improvement in connectivity to, from and within the African continent.
For further information and to register visit www.aviationdevelop.com
About AviaDev
AviaDev Europe is a dedicated air service development event for Europe focused on increasing connectivity for the regional airports. It is organised by Bench Events (www.benchevents.com), which is known for producing the AviAdev Africa and several other top-level hotel conferences around the world. Sponsors of AviaDev are Host Sponsors Turismo Valencia and Ajuntament De Valencia; Host Partner Region of Valencia; Sponsors: Aeropuerto de Castellón and Kiwi.com
For more information please visit: www.aviationdevelop.com
About Bench Events
Global event organiser Bench Events has a long track record of delivering multiple premium hotel investment conferences and forums across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Market leading annual conferences include the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, now in its 13th year, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) the new Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC), The Summit in London and the Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences (SAHIC).
Bench Events’ extensive portfolio also includes the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) in Dubai and AviaDev, designed to promote the future air connectivity in Africa. Bench Events’ mission is enabling prosperity by facilitating growth, networking, and thought leadership in the hospitality industry worldwide.
About MIDAS Aviation
MIDAS Aviation is a boutique aviation strategy and route development consultancy. Our team of aviation specialists have a deep understanding of the industry and the evolution of air services, as well as a broad appreciation of geographic contexts. The team have worked on hundreds of projects globally including airline strategy and start-ups, route development for airports and airport transactions. In recent years, we have also developed particular expertise regarding the air service opportunities available in China. Core to the MIDAS proposition is an understanding of the need for quality data, effective analysis, evidence based decision making and the value of clear concise communication. Insights generated by MIDAS Aviation are used extensively by industry partners for their own marketing and decision making, and we have worked on the development of a number of global benchmarking tools.