Tim Johnson

Director, Aviation Environment Federation

Nigel Schofield

Director, Cheshire and Warrington LEP/ Group Commercial Director, Cresta World Travel

Nigel SchofieldThe Regional Perspective

Connectivity is a National Issue

Nigel Schofield Background

Commercial Director

Managing Director

Managing Director

Marketing Director

Vice President - Marketing

Director

1980’s – Shuttle + Growth Surge for MAN

2014 – The nation’s hub is now splitAmsterdam, Dubai, Atlanta, Helsinki, Paris Madrid,

Frankfurt, Brussels…

International connectivity is vital to the whole country.North & South

Key Industries Omega

Daresbury

Alderley Park

Ellesmere Port Thornto

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How can the Regions ease the London problem

Economic Development

•London has magnetic appeal

• The Regions compete with the rest of Europe

What can be done to reduce the London problem?

Atlantic Gateway HS2

“ I very much welcome the efforts of the Commission and others to identify a solution which will overcome the congestion problems of the London airports, and also make a significant improvement to the international connectivity from the regions, thereby assisting the Government in its drive to re-balance the UK Economy”

George Osborne

Runway Capacity - A National issue!

Questions?

Nigel Schofield Commercial Director Northenden Diamond Travel

Impact on Regional Business