Frankfurt Airport at the ITB International Tourism Exchange: Visit Stand 101 in Hall 7.2c
By Fraport Ag, PRNESunday, March 6, 2011
50 Percent More Frankfurt - "Great to Have You Here" - Gateway to Germany and Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany, March 7, 2011 - Fraport AG will once again be presenting Frankfurt Airport
(FRA) - one of the world's top 10 air transportation gateways - at this
year's International Tourism Exchange (ITB) trade fair from March 9 to 13 in
Berlin. ITB participants are cordially invited to visit Frankfurt Airport in
the Hessen area of Hall 7.2c (Stand 101). Under the motto "50 Percent More
Frankfurt", visitors will be able to learn more about the massive capacity
expansion underway at FRA. Aviation and travel partners are eagerly awaiting
the arrival of new runway capacity at Frankfurt - beginning in October 2011
when Fraport inaugurates the new Runway Northwest in time for the Winter
2011/2012 Timetable. FRA's fourth runway will incrementally increase the
overall slot capacity by more than 50 percent - opening up new opportunities
for travel partners and more flight services and destinations for passengers.
Also at ITB 2011, Fraport will showcase its recently launched
"Great to Have You Here" program as part of a major commitment to redefining
service at Frankfurt Airport. Examples of enhanced services in the passenger
terminals include free E-shuttle carts that travel throughout the concourses
(airside), new leisure zones offering a relaxed ambience, "Helping Hands"
staff to assist passengers in travel throughout the concourses (airside), new
leisure zones offering a relaxed ambience, "Helping Hands" staff to assist
passengers in high-traffic areas, and shopping assistants who provide advice
about the diverse shops, restaurants and service outlets at FRA. This is just
the beginning of a wide range of enhancements coming to FRA in 2011 and
beyond. Thanks to these service innovations and the more than EUR10 billion
in infrastructure projects now in full swing, FRA is being transformed into a
dynamic airport city of the 21st century.
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of FRA at the
current site adjacent to the Frankfurter Kreuz autobahn junction - the most
important motorway connection in Germany and a strategic location in the
heart of Germany and Europe. Unsurpassed intermodal links to the high-speed
rail and road networks make FRA the perfect base for incoming visitors to
Germany and the European Union. The Frankfurt region offers a multitude of
facilities and attractions for business, trade fair and leisure travelers.
From historic wine regions to the Germany Fairy Tale Route and World Heritage
sites like the Romantic Rhine valley - with the greatest concentration of
historic castles in the world - the Frankfurt region is waiting to be
discovered.
Note to the Media:
Members of the media attending ITB 2011 are welcome to meet
with Robert Payne of Fraport's International Press/PR office on March 9, 10
and 11 in Berlin.
For Further Information, Please Contact: Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide; Robert A. Payne - Senior Mgr. International Press & PR, International Spokesman, Press Office (Dept. UKM-PS), Corporate Communications, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Tel.: +49-69-690-78547, E-mail: r.payne@fraport.de,
Internet: www.fraport.com
For Further Information, Please Contact: Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide; Robert A. Payne - Senior Mgr. International Press & PR, International Spokesman, Press Office (Dept. UKM-PS), Corporate Communications, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Tel.: +49-69-690-78547, E-mail: r.payne at fraport.de
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