A Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executive recently participated in a panel discussion at the Routes World 2024 global aviation conference.

Jan Knowles, NAD’s vice-president of marketing and commercial development at Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), participated in the discussion alongside Antonio Martín-Machuca, co-operation manager for the government of Andalusia in Spain, and Vivian Cheung, acting chief executive of Airport Authority Hong Kong.

They focused on how their cities are preparing to host Routes-branded events next year. The Bahamas will host Routes Americas 2025 from February 10-12, while the Government of Andalusia will host Routes Europe and Hong Kong will be the location for Routes World 2025. Each panellist shared insights into their destination’s strategies and preparations, offering a glimpse into the experiences that await attendees.

Speaking on behalf of The Bahamas, Ms Knowles said: “The Bahamas is thrilled to welcome Routes Americas once again, following our first time as hosts in 2012. At that time, our airport was in the middle of a major infrastructural upgrade. Now, with significant growth and expansion on the horizon, the timing is perfect.”

Routes Americas 2025 will attract 1,000 delegates, including airports, airlines and tourism officials, to discuss and explore new route development opportunities. Key partners for The Bahamas event include NAD, the Ministry of Tourism, Aviation and Investments, and the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board. The forum will take place at the Atlantis resort.