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For the second year running, Promotur Turismo de Canarias has been nominated for how they have handled flight routes acquisition at the World Routes 2018. The most important air carrier event gathers representatives of the main airlines around the world in order to recognise those whose marketing work and improvement in connectivity has stood out.

This is a new recognition given to Turismo de Canarias for their hard work over the past few years aiming to show the potential the Islands have using tools available such as Fondo de Desarrollo de Vuelos, FDV (Flight Development Fund) and a promotion strategy aimed at airlines, all of it with the intention to stand out when it comes to route planning. In fact, the Islands are currently better connected than ever, with 156 destinations, 876 routes and 62 airlines operating regularly with the Canary Islands.

This nomination comes after the Canary Islands was recognised last April, also for a second year in a row, as Best European Destination, award given by Routes Europe 2018 in Bilbao, and the other two received in 2017 for Best European Destination at the Routes Europe held in Belfast, and for Best Global Destination at the World Routes that was held in Barcelona.

The list of awardees will be made public in September

The final selection of winners will be announced at the World Routes 2018 which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from 15th to 18th September.

The categories competing are Best Airport, divided into three subcategories, depending on the flow of passengers; Best Individual Work done to improve air connectivity; and Best Destination Manager. The latter is the one Turismo de Canarias has been nominated for, along with the Aruba, Ciudad del Cabo, Philippines and Finland tourist promotion departments.