Tim Johnson Director, Aviation Environment Federation
Dec 25, 2015
Tim Johnson
Director, Aviation Environment Federation
Nigel Schofield
Director, Cheshire and Warrington LEP/ Group Commercial Director, Cresta World Travel
Nigel SchofieldThe Regional Perspective
Connectivity is a National Issue
Nigel Schofield Background
Commercial Director
Managing Director
Managing Director
Marketing Director
Vice President - Marketing
Director
1980’s – Shuttle + Growth Surge for MAN
2014 – The nation’s hub is now splitAmsterdam, Dubai, Atlanta, Helsinki, Paris Madrid,
Frankfurt, Brussels…
International connectivity is vital to the whole country.North & South
Key Industries Omega
Daresbury
Alderley Park
Ellesmere Port Thornto
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How can the Regions ease the London problem
Economic Development
•London has magnetic appeal
• The Regions compete with the rest of Europe
What can be done to reduce the London problem?
Atlantic Gateway HS2
“ I very much welcome the efforts of the Commission and others to identify a solution which will overcome the congestion problems of the London airports, and also make a significant improvement to the international connectivity from the regions, thereby assisting the Government in its drive to re-balance the UK Economy”
George Osborne
Runway Capacity - A National issue!
Questions?
Nigel Schofield Commercial Director Northenden Diamond Travel
Impact on Regional Business