Velana International Airport (VIA) announced its partners for the upcoming Air Service World Congress (ASWC) 2024 during a special event at the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal. Key figures attended the event, including the CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), deputy managing directors, senior management, and esteemed partners.
Mr. Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, CEO and Managing Director of MACL, emphasised the significant role of Velana International Airport in the nation’s progress. “President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has prioritised the development of Velana International Airport with a visionary master plan. This plan will drive national prosperity through aviation development, which aligns with the growth of our tourism sector. Velana International Airport will be at the core of this transformation, expanding alongside our booming economy. This expansion will attract more connections between Velana and the world.”
Mr. Mohamed also highlighted the opportunities presented by the Air Service World Congress. “The Air Service World Congress will offer unparalleled networking and business opportunities. I encourage all stakeholders to seize this opportunity. Be part of this exciting event, build lasting business relationships, and position yourselves for future success.”
As the event’s chief guest, Ms Aysha Nurain Janah, Chairperson of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation spoke about the potential impact of the ASWC on the Maldives. “Today, the Maldives stands on the cusp of a new era in air travel. We look forward to enhancing the recognition of Velana International Airport and the Maldives not just as a destination but as a distinctive must-visit location on the global map,” said Ms Janah. She underscored the event’s potential to foster new partnerships and expand networks, thereby increasing both air service to local islands and the number of visitors welcomed each year.
The partners for the Air Service World Congress include:
Resort Partners: Sheraton, Malahini
Venue Partner: Kurumba Maldives
Digital Partner: Dhiraagu
Seaplane Partner: TMA
Airline Partner: Emirates
Aviation Partner: Maldivian
Media Partners: Island Chief, Travel Trade Maldives, Corporate Maldives, Hotelier Maldives, The Arrival, Travelusion Media
Endorsement Partners:
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MOTCA)
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)
VIA extended heartfelt thanks to all partners for their support and collaboration, making the ASWC 2024 a pivotal event in the aviation industry. The Air Service World Congress 2024, scheduled to take place from July 9th to 11th at Kurumba Maldives, is the first aviation route development event in the Maldives. It will bring together international delegates for face-to-face discussions about the future of the aviation sector.
The event is expected to attract 300 delegates from various regions of the world. These delegates include airport and route development executives, airline executives, airline networking planners, aviation suppliers, and representatives from aviation and tourism bodies.
The ASWC 2024 promises to be a landmark event, facilitating the growth and development of aviation in the Maldives and establishing Velana International Airport as a central hub in global air travel.
