First time at Routes World?
Is this your first Routes event? Below is all the information and tips you will need to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for you and your business.
What to Expect at Our Events?
Face-to-Face Meetings
Meetings form the core of Routes events. Airport and tourism delegates, who register as a meetings delegate, can submit their airline requests in late July. The meeting system opens to all other delegates on 30 September.
Time: Between 9:30am-5:35pm, for 20 mins slots
Location: Airline Meetings Halls
Networking Opportunities
The event hospitality programme facilitates the fostering of new business relationships and networking informally with industry partners in spectacular settings
Time: Various throughout the event
Industry Insights
Exclusive insights from CEOs and industry heavyweights as they discuss the current state of the industry and the future of air service development in a jam-packed conference programme.
Time: Between 9am-5pm across the 3 days
Location: Keynote Theatre
Routes World Event FAQs
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Event 101
What is the dress code for Routes World?
We recommend business attire for the three business days of Routes World. For the Welcome Reception and Networking evening, we recommend smart casual attire.
How do I gain access to Routes World 2024?
You will need your delegate badge to gain access to all events at Routes World 2024. You will receive your badge QR code a few days before the event via email. You can print your badge ahead of the event and pick up a lanyard and badge sleeve at registration.
You can also collect your badge at Badge Collection on Sunday 6 October at the Event Venue or the Welcome Reception. Please have the barcode on your delegate badge email ready at Badge Collection. If you are joining us later you can collect your badge at the Event Venue from 8am on Monday 7 October. For more information view the event programme.
Who will be at Routes World 2024?
Airlines, Airports, Tourism Authorities, Industry Suppliers and Economic Development Agencies from across the world will be at Routes World 2024. You can view the full attendee list here.
What food and drink can I expect at Routes World 2024?
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.
Hotels and Travel
How do I book accommodation for this year's event?
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 within Manama and also close to the event venue. View and book official hotels in Bahrain.
Are there Airport and Event Transfers available?
Our hosts and travel team are currently working on the Airport and Transfers. Please complete our Travel and Hotel Details form to help inform our event transfer arrangements from the airport and Official Hotels.
Do I need a visa to travel to Bahrain?
Currently, all nationalities entering the Kingdom of Bahrain need an entry visa, except for the Gulf Cooperation Council nationals (Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar). Please check with your local embassy for any additional entry requirements and how to obtain your visa. If you require more information regarding e-visas or visa support letters, view our Travel guidance page.
Meetings
Below we have listed the most frequently asked questions regarding meetings at Routes World.
When and how can I request meetings?
If you are registered as a meetings delegate, you can request pre-scheduled meetings from 22 July for airline, airport, tourism authority and economic development organisation delegates. Routes 360 members can request meetings from 15 July. For supplier delegates, the meeting request system will open on 30 September.
After 30 September, you can access the on-site meeting system and request additional meetings. Find out more information here on how to use the meeting request system.
Where can I find my meeting diary?
Your draft meetings diary will be available from via the Routes App.
Any tips for a successful meeting?
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.
Networking
Below we have listed the most frequently asked questions regarding networking at Routes World.
What are the networking opportunities during the event?
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
Where are the Networking Events?
The Welcome Reception will take place on 5 October, ahead of the first day of the event at the Bahrain International Circuit.
The Networking Evening will take place on 7 October, location to be confirmed.
Transfers will be available to both events. More information about the events can be found here.
Conference
Below we have listed the most frequently asked questions regarding the conference at Routes World.
Do you need to book a place at the conference sessions?
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.
Who will be at the conference?
Many key leaders and decision-makers will be speaking at Routes World 2024. Previous speakers included: IATA's Regional VP, Peter Cerdá, ACI EUROPE's Director General, Olivier Jankovec, Pegasus Airlines' CEO, Güliz Öztürk, Royal Jordanian's CEO Samer Majali. The full conference programme will be available soon.
App
Where can I find the Routes App?
The Routes Event App for Routes World 2024 will be available in September 2024. Once you have downloaded the app, download Routes World 2024 to start your access to the latest event.
How do I log into the Routes App?
To gain access, log in using the email address used for registration, along with your first and last name. You will then receive a verification code to complete your registration. Please be aware this can take a few minutes to come through and may be sent to your junk/spam inbox.
If you have issues receiving your verification code, contact our Marketing Team.
Contact Information
Who do I contact about my registration?
If you have any questions or issues about your registration, please contact our registration team.
Who do I contact about my meeting diary and meeting requests?
If you have any questions about your meeting diary or the meeting request system, please contact our scheduling team.
Who do I contact about my invoice?
If you have any questions or issues regarding your invoice, contact your Account Manager or our sales team.
Who do I contact about my exhibition stand?
If you have any questions about your exhibition stand, please contact our customer service team.
Who do I contact about Official Hotels or travel?
If you have any questions regarding Official hotels or travel, such as a visa support letter, please contact our travel team.
Who do I contact about the Routes Event App?
If you have any questions about the Routes Event App, please contact our marketing team.
Useful Resources
Attendees
Routes World 2023 Attendees
Highlight Videos
Social
Keep up to date with the latest information for Routes World 2024 on LinkedIn and check out our previous events' highlight albums.