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MALAYSIA PLANS BIGGER GLOBAL AIRPORT OPERATORS' GATHERING NEXT YEAR By Lim Chong
BOSTON, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, which will host the Airport Council International (ACI) World Conference and Exhibition next year, plans to make it a bigger event while promoting the country as a tourist destination.
Its managing director Bashir Ahmad said based on the feedback from
attendees at this year's event from Sept 21-24 here, many have expressed an
interest to be in Malaysia.
He stated that next year's ACI conference and exhibition in Kuala Lumpur in
November, will also be bigger as it is scheduled to be staged together with the
Asia-Pacific ACI regional general assembly.
Bashir, who is also a member of the ACI governing council and the ACI's
Asia-Pacific regional board member, said preparations towards organising the
2009 ACI World Conference and Exhibition, had already started.
"We are disseminating a lot of information on it at this year's event,
including through our booth here. We have also received good support from the
government, especially the transport and tourism ministries," he said in an
interview.
"We are also using this opportunity to showcase airports in Malaysia
worldwide and to promote the country as a tourist destination," he
added.
According to Bashir, Malaysia Airports is also highlighting its efforts to
make the KL International Airport (KLIA), environmentally friendly at
the conference.
The company, he said planned to continue investing in such efforts and
also extend it to cover the other airports it is managing.
Bashir said this year's ACI conference and exhibition, with the theme,
"Making Global Connections", enabled airport operators from around the world to
discuss current issues of common interest.
"The meetings, discussions and sharing of views ranging from matters
concerning development to the level of services,has helped members plan the way
forward," he said.
In view of the state of the world economy and its impact on aviation,
especially airports globally, the ACI is expected to pass a resolution on the
issue tomorrow.
The current conference has eight sessions covering issues in airport
management and operations such as information technology strategies, airport
ownership, congestion, industry consolidation, environment, safety and security.
Bashir is a speaker at the session on "Changing for Climate Change", which
will discuss how the industry is working towards reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and what could be done to minimise the industry's impact on climate
change.
Held in conjunction with the conference, is an industry trade show
featuring 250 exhibitors, including business suppliers and airport
consultants.
The ACI is an international body that highlights airport interests and
promotes professional excellence in airport management and operations. Its
members comprise 1,640 airports in 178 countries.
-- BERNAMA
Its managing director Bashir Ahmad said based on the feedback from
attendees at this year's event from Sept 21-24 here, many have expressed an
interest to be in Malaysia.
He stated that next year's ACI conference and exhibition in Kuala Lumpur in
November, will also be bigger as it is scheduled to be staged together with the
Asia-Pacific ACI regional general assembly.
Bashir, who is also a member of the ACI governing council and the ACI's
Asia-Pacific regional board member, said preparations towards organising the
2009 ACI World Conference and Exhibition, had already started.
"We are disseminating a lot of information on it at this year's event,
including through our booth here. We have also received good support from the
government, especially the transport and tourism ministries," he said in an
interview.
"We are also using this opportunity to showcase airports in Malaysia
worldwide and to promote the country as a tourist destination," he
added.
According to Bashir, Malaysia Airports is also highlighting its efforts to
make the KL International Airport (KLIA), environmentally friendly at
the conference.
The company, he said planned to continue investing in such efforts and
also extend it to cover the other airports it is managing.
Bashir said this year's ACI conference and exhibition, with the theme,
"Making Global Connections", enabled airport operators from around the world to
discuss current issues of common interest.
"The meetings, discussions and sharing of views ranging from matters
concerning development to the level of services,has helped members plan the way
forward," he said.
In view of the state of the world economy and its impact on aviation,
especially airports globally, the ACI is expected to pass a resolution on the
issue tomorrow.
The current conference has eight sessions covering issues in airport
management and operations such as information technology strategies, airport
ownership, congestion, industry consolidation, environment, safety and security.
Bashir is a speaker at the session on "Changing for Climate Change", which
will discuss how the industry is working towards reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and what could be done to minimise the industry's impact on climate
change.
Held in conjunction with the conference, is an industry trade show
featuring 250 exhibitors, including business suppliers and airport
consultants.
The ACI is an international body that highlights airport interests and
promotes professional excellence in airport management and operations. Its
members comprise 1,640 airports in 178 countries.
-- BERNAMA
