/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - YVR Welcomes the 16th World Route
Development Forum/

3,000 international delegates meet in Vancouver to shape the global aviation network

VANCOUVER, Sept. 16 /CNW/ -

    
    What:  Vancouver Airport Authority and The Route Development Group invite
           media to the official opening news conference of World Routes
           2010(http://www.routesonline.com/), the world's largest airline
           route development forum, taking place in Vancouver from
           September 19 to 21.

           This three-day event brings together more than 3,000 aviation
           decision-makers from 300 airlines and 600 airports around the
           world to pitch new routes and services. The forum also offers the
           opportunity for regional economic growth, showcasing Vancouver as
           a desirable destination for international business and leisure.

    Who:   The following aviation leaders will host a panel discussion and
           Q & A session:

           -  Larry Berg, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
           -  David Stroud, Senior Vice President, Routes Events
           -  Nigel Mayes, Marketing Director, Routes
           -  James Terry, Chair, Tourism Vancouver

    Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
           1055 Canada Place
           Vancouver, B.C.

           Registration:                   News Conference:
           Routes Media Centre,            Routes Talks Seminar Theatre
           Meeting Room 107, Level One     Exhibition Hall, Level One

           Visit the VCC website
           (http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/thecity/getting-here/)
           for parking information

    When:  Monday, September 20

           Registration: 8:30 a.m.
           News Conference: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
    

For further information: Media Relations, Vancouver Airport Authority, 604.880.9815, [email protected], www.yvr.ca, Twitter: @yvrairport