Interviews

‘Gateway to Greek tourism’: Fraport Greece’s Regional Airports Project

‘Gateway to Greek tourism’: Fraport Greece’s Regional Airports Project

In April 2017, Fraport Greece commenced the 40-year concession for managing, operating and developing 14 regional airports on the Greek mainland and popular holiday islands. Alexander Zinell, CEO Fraport Greece, outlines the company’s focus on enhancing facilities, operational processes and passenger experience to Marta Dimitrova.

Cork maintaining ‘unbeatable connectivity’ to and from South of Ireland

Cork maintaining ‘unbeatable connectivity’ to and from South of Ireland

The ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in the category for airports with ‘Under 5 million passengers’ went to Cork Airport, with the judges recognising the improvement of airport facilities and use of innovative technology, as well as the airport’s achievement in securing its first low-cost transatlantic service. Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director, Cork Airport, spoke to Marta Dimitrova.

Larnaka’s award-winning accessibility approach

Larnaka’s award-winning accessibility approach

The ACI EUROPE Accessible Airport Award aims to honour the best airport in Europe in terms of its level of accessibility, as well as the range and quality of the assistance services offered. This year, the award went to Larnaka International Airport. Eleni Kaloyirou,  CEO Hermes Airports, spoke to Marta Dimitrova.

Naples marketing strategy driving region’s ‘touristic renaissance’

Naples marketing strategy driving region’s ‘touristic renaissance’

In the past few years, Naples International Airport has experienced a near doubling of its network, mainly on its international routes. Its aggressive marketing strategy targeting new airlines contributed to the airport winning this year’s ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in the ‘5-10 million passengers’ category. Armando Brunini, CEO Naples International Airport and Vice President, ACI EUROPE, spoke to Marta Dimitrova.

Alicante-Elche’s award-winning Passenger Experience Improvement Plan

Alicante-Elche’s award-winning Passenger Experience Improvement Plan

This year’s ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in the ‘10-25 million passengers’ category went to Alicante-Elche Airport for its remarkable performance over the past year, securing 38 new routes and adding nine new airlines. Tomás Melgar, Director, Alicante-Elche Airport, outlines the airport’s smart approach to route development, passenger experience and safety to Marta Dimitrova.