Rimini is to host the 2026 edition of Routes Europe from 18 to 20 May 2026.
Airline, airport and destination stakeholders
The event, announced during Routes World 2024 will be held from 18 to 20 May 2026 and will bring together key stakeholders from airlines, airports and destinations. The event will be hosted by the Emilia-Romagna Region, the Municipality of Rimini and the San Marino International Airport.
Rimini Airport is a key player for tourism growth
Rimini’s Federico Fellini airport is a key driver of tourism development in the region, with partnerships between 11 airlines serving 16 destinations. The airport is currently being modernized as part of AIRiminum Group's ambitious masterplan to improve its infrastructure, ensuring a safer and more accessible experience for both airlines and passengers.
An important boost for Rimini
“An independent analysis shows that he airports of previous destinations saw their network grow by some 6.9% over their competitors in just three years,- said Steven Small, director of Routes. -Hosting Routes Europe will support Rimini's goal of expanding its air connectivity and strengthening its role in European aviation as well as promoting and developing Rimini as a city at the international forefront,- added Leonardo Corbucci, ceo of AIRiminum 2014 Spa. -We truly believe that Rimini will leave an indelible mark on the participants of the 2026 European Development Forum and will help Airiminum Airport grow even further on all markets.”
“A multi-thematic offer aimed at both leisure and business tourism”
“Routes Europe will be an opportunity to strengthen our position as a leading tourist destination in the global market and to achieve greater internationalization of passengers and tourist flows,- said Andrea Corsini, councillor for mobility and transport, infrastructure, tourism and trade of the Emilia-Romagna Region. - Routes represents a global platform for Emilia-Romagna to develop an integrated policy for our airports….and to promote our multi-thematic offer aimed at both leisure and business tourism, communicating the sustainability and innovation of our key products: Motor Valley, Food Valley, Sport Valley, Adriatic Riviera, Art Cities, Villages, Cycling Tourism, Slow tourism and more.”
