WORLD ROUTES: 20 Years of World Routes in Photos
During the build up to this year's 20th anniversary we've been tweeting some photos from the previous 19 events, including some good snaps of the Routes team. We've collated the tweets you may have missed below, enjoy!
Finally 2014's #WorldRoutes, hosted by @ChooseChicago and the CDA, we are looking forward to seeing all of you there pic.twitter.com/rXDH2nDm9p
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 19, 2014
Katie Bland started at Routes in 2005. Now Director, Katie is charged with overseeing the continued success of Routes pic.twitter.com/FwpqLWohMO
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 19, 2014
.@turisvalencia have always enjoyed productive #WorldRoutes & we are looking forward to seeing them again in Chicago pic.twitter.com/ykUhFHIE0U
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 19, 2014
Many of you won't recognise him without his trademark beard, but @AdamSmith1984 is a familiar face at #WorldRoutes pic.twitter.com/U4XnGKInqU
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 18, 2014
Last year's #WorldRoutes was held in the US for the 1st time, @LVCVA provided the unforgettable and stunning backdrop pic.twitter.com/V2Zioj2Ma6
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 18, 2014
Our friends over @berlinairport have grown at an amazing rate over the last 20 years since #WorldRoutes begun pic.twitter.com/h3vZ8HSsUv
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 16, 2014
#WorldRoutes was hosted by @berlinairport in 2011, over 2600 delegates attended which was held at the Messe Berlin pic.twitter.com/dT5Q3oaQpP
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 16, 2014
One of the friendliest faces around Routes, Sallyanne has worked for the company for over 10 years! #WorldRoutes pic.twitter.com/LuLHgNrtiI
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 15, 2014
In 2010 we crossed the Atlantic, #WorldRoutes was held in Vancouver, the 2010 host Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games pic.twitter.com/DLY6ryMrab
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 15, 2014
#WorldRoutes 2009 took place in China, Beijing & hosted dinner in the very exclusive Great Hall of the People pic.twitter.com/OHppfhKnv0
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 14, 2014
2008 saw #WorldRoutes hosted by @MY_Airports having hosted 3 Asia events & were the 1st ever host of a regional event pic.twitter.com/K2m5G4cewi
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 13, 2014
.@Arlanda's 2007 #WorldRoutes treated us to a typically Swedish ABBA tribute band! Making the evening a huge success pic.twitter.com/0E3Rn9wWzW
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 12, 2014
In 2007 #WorldRoutes returned to Scandinavia and the event saw @Arlanda host a spectacular event with record numbers pic.twitter.com/cj614QbMwF
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 12, 2014
.@VictoriaRoutes has been a member of the team for over 12 years, moving from Registration to Communications Manager pic.twitter.com/fgPbHJ5PPh
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 11, 2014
2006's #WorldRoutes saw deserts & skyscrapers with the spectacular location of Dubai & hosted by @DubaiAirports pic.twitter.com/ahNe7ruCmm
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 11, 2014
In 2005 @CPHAirports hosted #WorldRoutes & representatives from across the globe enjoyed their fantastic hospitality pic.twitter.com/0dYL0TSBMQ
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 10, 2014
One of the most recognisable faces at the Routes events is @MGRoutes, his 1st #WorldRoutes wasn't until 2006 in Dubai pic.twitter.com/EnMdNKwpeq
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 9, 2014
Along with the 9th #WorldRoutes, 2003 also saw the retirement of the iconic Concorde which travelled at about 1520mph pic.twitter.com/qjoJJ9XunP
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 8, 2014
2003 saw @EDI_Airport host #WorldRoutes with a royal theme! Dinner was hosted in Holyrood Palace by HRH Prince Andrew pic.twitter.com/ugb3fHOQye
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 8, 2014
.@ATH_airport proved to be fantastic #WorldRoutes hosts, providing for 700 delegates in unforgettable locations pic.twitter.com/v4nXLDQqD4
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 7, 2014
2002 saw #WorldRoutes move to Athens, hosted by @ATH_airport, memorably umbrellas were provided the Gala Dinner! pic.twitter.com/wcB6caCXiI
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 7, 2014
The spectacular location for 2001's #WorldRoutes was provided by @DublinAirport with over 700 delegates in attendance pic.twitter.com/6S2JWeKO0b
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 6, 2014
In 2000 @skyteam formed, originally only 4 members there are now 20 airlines flying over 16,000 daily flights #avgeek pic.twitter.com/OMTNkBKkhU
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 5, 2014
The 10th #WorldRoutes saw @aenaaeropuertos play host, held in Madrid, it was the 1st event to have hosted stands pic.twitter.com/jG47d10cer
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 9, 2014
In 2000 our friends over @Schiphol hosted #WorldRoutes in what was, at the time, the biggest & best event to date pic.twitter.com/Tdlb09qcHq
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 5, 2014
1st up is @SiBaxo, most recognisable from Scheduling & Dairy Advice, Simon was just 8 when #WorldRoutes started! pic.twitter.com/awl2Lxpftf
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 4, 2014
Aeroporti di Roma hosted #WorldRoutes 1999 in the iconic city of Rome, which included dinner at the Palazzo Colonna pic.twitter.com/5gbQlhyTsx
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 4, 2014
1/2 Our friends over at @dfwairport have been long standing supporters #WorldRoutes in both attending & exhibiting pic.twitter.com/KLvyCgUdOm
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 3, 2014
2/2 In 2013 @dfwairport surpassed 200 nonstop destinations & they hope to develop new & improve existing routes at 2014's #WorldRoutes
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 3, 2014
The world's largest airport operator in 1998, BAA, hosted #WorldRoutes, partly to help re-launch London Stansted pic.twitter.com/dz0W7linEM
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 3, 2014
In 1997 the @staralliance was formed, from 5 airlines the alliance has grown to 27 members carrying 600m PAX a year pic.twitter.com/wj3hfdNkuq
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 2, 2014
In 1997 #WorldRoutes moved to Oslo, hosted by @Oslolufthavn attendee numbers reached 250, marking substantial growth pic.twitter.com/AOOrKFg07q
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 2, 2014
Hosted by @AUH, dinner on the beach by the waters of the Arabian Gulf was 1 of the highlights of the 2nd #WorldRoutes pic.twitter.com/0Aul0WshTt
— Routesonline (@routesonline) September 1, 2014
3/3 #WorldRoutes started in Cannes, France way back in 1995. Just 60 delegates attended, a fraction of todays figure pic.twitter.com/46ThVY8X10
— Routesonline (@routesonline) August 31, 2014
2/3 Please tweet us @Routesonline some of your favourite memories and images from previous #WorldRoutes and we'll retweet some of the best
— Routesonline (@routesonline) August 31, 2014
1/3 The countdown to the 20th #WorldRoutes begins today, including memories & images from our past hosts & loyal delegates
— Routesonline (@routesonline) August 31, 2014