The 2012 Ground Handling International annual conference was a tremendous success and brought together the largest ever number of international attendees – over 600. In Madrid this year we expect to exceed this number and this emphasises the confidence that the ground handling industry has in the organisation and delivery of the GHI annual events.

Madrid 2013 – So why should you attend? Well with over 40 exhibitors with information on everything from self check-in through ticketing solutions, GSE options, baggage location applications and rostering systems, coupled with two days of papers, that include topics that effect the day-to-day running of your business and help you to make your future strategic investments and business plans, the event offers something for everyone.

In Milan we organised over 1,500 one-to-one meetings and we will exceed this number this year in Madrid. It is clear the industry fully supports the GHI approach and organisation which is aimed at mitigating the impact of time spent out of the office for those attending by facilitating handler, airline and supplier meetings during a very full three days.

If you consider the conference papers, one-to-one meetings and the chance to see over 40 supplier exhibits, it is clear that this is the industry’s “must” attend annual event.

Madrid as a venue is a vibrant city that offers a wealth of dining options from rustic local cuisine to the best fine dining as well as fantastic shopping opportunities, numerous museums and galleries as well as  many historical buildings that tell the story of the cities great past.