Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2019 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit

More than 300 airline, airport and aviation industry executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 24th Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit.

Boyd Group International is bringing the conference back to Las Vegas after successful Summits in the destination in 2014, 2015 and 2017. This year, more than 30 top aviation executives are slated to present their insights on the industry.

“The International Aviation Forecast Summit will again be the No. one event to explore the future, with presentations from the CEOs and senior executives of the aviation companies that will shape our industry,” stated Michael Boyd, president of Boyd Group International. “We are delighted to again hold the event in Las Vegas, which clearly is one of the world’s most future-focused cities.”

This year’s Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit will highlight current issues and trends facing the aviation industry, including traffic forecasts that will impact the future of aviation, global airline fleet demand, international cross-alliances and airline industry strategies. The Summit will welcome presentations and exploratory chat sessions by more than 30 airline industry CEOs and high-level executives, and its unique discussion format allows attendees to interact with those presenting executives. The event is co-hosted by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and McCarran International Airport (LAS).

“Las Vegas is a constantly evolving city where new experiences are always on the horizon, and as we grow, we know access to the destination is one of the most critical keys to keeping our visitation and our economy strong,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA. “In the next couple of years, we’ll see the opening of a variety of exciting, high-profile projects, from new mega-resorts to Allegiant Stadium, future home of the NFL’s Raiders, to more than 3 million square feet of new convention and meetings space. Hosting an aviation event of this caliber presents a vital opportunity to showcase the destination to the airline decision-makers who will help us reach important future milestones in visitation.”

The 2019 Summit will also feature a unique Pre-Summit Workshop program offering presentations from key industry leaders on specific hot-button issues. The Pre-Summit Workshop will deliver insight, data and cutting-edge information on a number of topics including: Airports 2025 – Outline of the Future; Cirium: What a Difference a Data Makes: From QSI to Consumer Analytics and Back; UAS: Drones the Next Communications System; Tencent & IM2China: Airport Opportunity: Capturing Chinese Business, and more. "McCarran International Airport is one of the most important economic assets in Southern Nevada and, as such, it is important that we stay on top of the latest developments in the aviation industry and strategies for expanding our reach around the world," said Clark County aviation director Rosemary A. Vassiliadis. "For years, the Boyd Group has brought together some of the world’s most influential and respected airline and airport professionals, and I look forward to once again discussing the opportunities and challenges currently facing our industry.”