Montreal-Beijing Air Link: Excellent News for the City''s Economy and Tourism Industry
(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 05/28/15 -- Aeroports de Montreal (ADM) is delighted to confirm that Air China, in partnership with Air Canada, will offer a thrice-weekly flight between Montreal and Beijing beginning September 29, 2015. The city''s main organizations representing its business community - the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, Tourisme Montreal and Montreal International - welcome this excellent news for Greater Montreal''s economy and tourism industry.
"For Aeroports de Montreal, this first direct flight to Asia responds to a major need and will considerably increase Montreal''s air connectivity," said James Cherry, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADM. "The selection of Air China for this new route is particularly significant, given that this Chinese national carrier is a member of the Star Alliance, alongside Air Canada. The duration of the flight via the polar route will be 12 hours and 50 minutes from Montreal, shorter than from Toronto or New York City with the same aircraft."
For his part, Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, said: "This first link with Asia will greatly facilitate the business community''s efforts to develop the Chinese market. Companies in the city will be able to use the connection with Beijing as a gateway for all their activities in Asia and also benefit from the many opportunities offered by the growing prosperity and urbanization of China." Mr. Leblanc added: "Now that Montreal has this connection, the Board will work to encourage the business community to use it to ensure its sustainability."
And Yves Lalumiere, President and CEO of Tourisme Montreal, declared: "We welcome this news! We want to showcase Montreal to this clientele of major travellers and, together with partners, will develop appropriate and effective strategies to encourage them to explore the city. We would like to thank the Government of Quebec for its important contribution and support in this project."
Dominique Anglade, President and CEO of Montreal International, noted: "In a highly competitive global economy, this new Montreal-Beijing city-pair will help promote the appeal of Greater Montreal among Chinese investors and international organizations. For Greater Montreal, in fact, China represents an increasingly strategic territory for exploring business opportunities, so it is essential to support the growth of private-sector trade and investment. Let''s think BIG for a prosperous Montreal."
ADM, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, Tourisme Montreal and Montreal International have formed a joint task force on direct air links. This group was established in November 2014 as part of the I see mtl event and emulates similar initiatives seen in Calgary and Boston. Its mission is to develop strategies and increase actions to attract more direct air links to Montreal, as well as to sustain existing ones.
About Aeroports de Montreal
Aeroports de Montreal is the local airport authority that has been responsible for the management, operation and development of Montreal-Trudeau and Montreal-Mirabel international airports since 1992. The Corporation employs 650 people at both airports and at head office. ADM has been ISO 14001 certified since 2000 and BOMA BESt certified since 2008.
About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has over 7,000 members. Its mission is to be the voice of Montreal''s business community and to promote the city''s prosperity. It is involved in key areas of economic development, advocating a philosophy of action based on engagement, credibility, proactivity, collaboration and innovation. The Board of Trade also offers a range of specialized services to individuals and to business of all sizes to support them in their growth at home and abroad.
About Tourisme Montreal
Tourisme Montreal is responsible for providing leadership in the concerted hospitality and promotion efforts designed to position the Montreal as a destination in leisure and business travel markets. It is also responsible for developing Montreal''s tourism industry in accordance with ever-changing market conditions. For more information, visit .
About Montreal International
Created in 1996, Montreal International (MI) is the result of a private-public partnership. Its mission is to act as an economic driver for Greater Montreal to attract foreign wealth while accelerating the success of its partners and clients. MI''s mandates include attracting foreign direct investments, international organizations and strategic workers as well as promoting the competitive and international environment of Greater Montreal. The not-for-profit organization is funded by the private sector, the governments of Canada and Quebec, the Communaute metropolitaine de Montreal and the Ville de Montreal.
Contacts:
Christiane Beaulieu
Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications
Aeroports de Montreal
514 394-7304
Michelle LLambias Meunier
Advisor, Media Relations
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
514 871-4000, ext. 4042
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Pierre Bellerose
Vice President, Public Relations, Research,
and Product Development
Tourisme Montreal
514-844-2404
Celine Clement
Director, Public Relations
Montreal International
514 987-9317
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