Malta Enterprise and The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry recently led a business delegation of some 30 participants to Austria to attend the Malta Business Forum organised by the Embassy of Malta in Vienna together with the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.

Mag. Karin Zipperer of Vienna International Airport and chairman of Malta International Airport that supported the event was one of the keynote speakers at the forum.

Mrs Zipperer gave an overview of the privatisation process that had taken place in 2002 when Vienna International Airport became involved in Malta International Airport plc. This case of privatisation has been used as a role model for privatisation procedures and presented evident advantages for the Maltese government.

She said MIA is of significant importance to Vienna International Airport because of its high potential, clear structured aviation policies and commitment to the EU.

“The strategic objectives of Vienna International Airport are proving to be successful particularly in the market research and analysis that are conducive to MIA’s proactive approach to attract more airlines and therefore help the tourism industry as well as the direct relationship with its airline clientele and its close cooperation with other stakeholders particularly the Malta Tourism Authority,” she said.

extracted from The Times of Malta