This year sees a raft of travel sector companies celebrating landmark anniversaries, including several UK firms. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up some of the significant birthdays in 2024. Of course the big one is still to come – Business Traveller was founded in1976 and will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2026 (as will, ahem, this writer…).
ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 90
Aberdeen International was officially opened by Lord Arbuthnott in July 1934, and founded by Eric Gander Dower – dubbed the ‘Father of Aberdeen Airport’ in press cuttings.
There will be several celebrations throughout the year to mark the airport’s ‘Granite Anniversary’ – which just so happens to also nod to Aberdeen’s moniker as the Granite City.
A special 90th logo has also been commissioned for use throughout the year, and stories shared by the public will be used for a future project this year, too.
THE ASCOTT LIMITED - 40
Ascott opened its first serviced residence in Singapore in 1984, and has since grown
