Airport News
East Midlands Airport scoops top industry prize
Tue, 20 Nov, 2007
East Midlands Airport has been named the Airport of the Year in the 2007 British Travel Awards.
The hub, which has scooped five travel awards so far this year, received the accolade at an event in London last week.
Independent experts voted for East Midlands Airport based on its interaction with the travel industry, how it handles passengers at its terminal, environmental credentials and how it supports and encourages the growth of charter operators.
East Midlands Airport managing director Penny Coates said this year has been "incredible" for the airport.
She added that this latest prize "an amazing example" of how well the airport is perceived by its trade peers.
"We are very proud of the titles we have been awarded this year which recognise the hard work and dedication of our great team," Ms Coates concluded.
In the destinations category of the awards, Australia was named the dream travel location, while Cornwall was named the favourite UK destination.