World Routes in Milan postponed until 2021

As we now embark on the second half of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop on a global basis, government-imposed travel restrictions are still in place in many countries around the world.
 
We must now inform you that following careful consideration, and in close consultation with our hosts, SEA Milan Airports, it is with regret that we announce that World Routes, scheduled for 14-16 November 2020 in Milan, Italy, will now be postponed until next year.
 
We would like to thank SEA Milan host team and their stakeholders for their professionalism, patience and commitment in reaching this difficult decision, World Routes will now take place on 5-7 September 2021 at the Fiera in Milan.
 
Steven Small, Director, Routes, which is an Informa Markets business, stated: “The innovation, resilience and cooperation demonstrated by the route development community throughout this unprecedented period will continue to be paramount in its road to recovery. We are committed to working with the Milan team in planning for next year’s event.”
 
Armando Brunini, CEO SEA Milan Airports said “It is with regret that  we have had to support the Informa markets decision to postpone to next year the World Routes 2020 and look forward to giving the route development community the most unforgettable experience in Milano next year.”  
 
We understand that there is a real desire from our community to meet and work together to navigate the unprecedented challenge that COVID-19 presents. Despite the tireless efforts of our host stakeholders and the Routes team, it is with a heavy heart that we have taken this difficult decision.
 
For World Routes any exhibitor contract and delegate attendance fees (and payments) already made for both events will now carry over to the revised dates next year. 
 
We would like to thank every customer who has supported us throughout this difficult and challenging year and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.
 
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by such postponements. We will be in touch in the coming weeks with further information around this year’s plans to enable the community to meet and work through recovery in an open and collaborative way. 
 
Please contact your usual Routes Account Manager if you have any questions or concerns.