First time at Routes Asia?

We recommend business attire for the three business days of Routes Asia. For the Welcome Reception and Networking evening, we recommend smart casual attire. 

You will need your delegate badge to gain access to the event, including all Networking Events, at Routes Asia 2026.

You will receive your Delegate Badge Barcode a few days before the event via email from routeseventregistration@informa.com. You will need to have the barcode ready to scan to collect your badge.                 

Badge Collection will be open on Monday 13 April at the Event Venue or the Welcome Reception. 

If you are joining us later you can collect your badge at the Event Venue from 8am on Tuesday 14 April. For more information view the event programme.

Airlines, Airports, Tourism Authorities, Industry Suppliers and Economic Development Agencies from across the world will be at Routes Asia 2026. You can view the full attendee list here.

During the event days. there will be various food options available. During breaks, snacks and drinks will be provided in the hosted seating areas. During lunch, there will be hot and cold options as well as drinks.

During the Welcome Reception, you can expect canapes and drinks.

During the Networking Evening, you can expect a buffet and drinks.

Delegates can compare and sort hotels by distance, price and TripAdvisor rating on our dedicated webpage, hosted by our official hotel provider, HotelMap. We still have several hotels available, view and book official hotels in Xi'an.

Yes, there are Airport and Event Transfers available to and from all Official Hotels and event venues. We are currently finalising the schedule. Please complete our Travel and Hotel Details form to help inform us, in case any updates are needed to our event transfer schedules.

The majority of delegates require a visa to travel to China. In 2025, a 30 Day Visa-free entry was introduced for 47 countries. Any other country must apply for a M Visa (Business). If you require more information regarding e-visas or visa support letters, view our Travel guidance page.

Airlines, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Routes 360 members all get Priority or Advanced access to the meeting system on 2 April or 9 April. Airport and Tourism delegates will then get access from 16 March. Routes 360 Supplier delegates will get access on 3 April, and all remaining delegates will get general access on 10 April

To find out more information on when you will receive access and on how to use the meeting request system, read our Meetings page.

You can access the Meeting Request System and live updated Meeting Diaries in the Routes App and Meeting System.

1. Keep presentations short and to the point… less is more!
2. Meetings are more than presenting information, they are about building relationships.
3. Understand an airline's network, fleet, business model, alliance relationships and strategy.
4. Present content that is visually appealing and easy to digest.

There are networking sessions and opportunities throughout the event days, including the Welcome Reception and Networking Evening. You can find the full schedule in our event programme

The Welcome Reception will take place on 13 April, ahead of the first day of the event at the Ziyun Tower in Tang Paradise.

The Networking Evening will take place on 15 April, at Xi'an International Convention Centre - Jianzhang Hall and second-floor terrace. 

Transfers will be available for both events. More information about the events can be found here.

No, you do not need to book to attend any of our conference sessions. You can freely turn up to any sessions you wish to see.

Many key leaders and decision-makers will be speaking at Routes Asia 2026. We are currently finalising the conference programme, which will be available shortly.

Previous speakers included: AAPA's Director General Subhas Menon, Adani Airports' Group CEO Arun Bansal, Vietjet Air's VP Commercial Jay L Lingeswara and Qantas Group's Head of Commercial Strategy & Performance, Scott Zeglin. 

The Routes Event App is combined with our Meeting Request System and will be available in March 2026. Please use the same log in details as the meeting system to access the event.

When the App is live, please use your existing log in for the Routes Asia App or Meeting System. If you cannot remember your password, you can easily request to reset your password. For detailed guidance on accessing the meeting system and app, please click here.

If you have issues logging into the app, contact our Marketing Team.

Yes, there are. You can view the complimentary tours list curated by our hosts. Booking will be available soon. Tours will take place on Sunday 12 April or Monday 13 April.

Our hosts have curated a list of top places to see and visit across Xi'an. Discover what there is to see in Xi'an, and here's a list of places and attractions to visit.

If you have any questions or issues about your registration, please contact our registration team.

If you have any questions about your meeting diary or the meeting request system, please contact our scheduling team.

If you have any questions or issues regarding your invoice, contact your Account Manager or our sales team.

If you have any questions about your exhibition stand, please contact our customer service team.

If you have any questions regarding Official hotels or travel, such as a visa support letter, please contact our travel team.

If you have any questions about the Routes Event App, please contact our marketing team.