Canberra is a designed capital, so it’s fitting that the new Canberra International Airport exemplifies outstanding design. The airport’s bold and modern character reminds us that air travel carries us to exciting places, for fun and adventure, and to broaden the mind. When visitors land in Canberra, they’ll know they’ve arrived somewhere significant.

The commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of the airport’s award-winning design. The building incorporates environmental sustainability, stunning sculptures, elegant architecture and clever use of natural light to create an inspiring entry and departure point for Canberra, while keeping the visitor experience at its core.

The new Canberra International Airport was a visionary project, superbly executed by an expert team with a view to expanding Canberra’s role as an international and regional transport hub. The Canberra Convention Bureau, its members and stakeholders, strongly support the new Canberra International Airport, the ideal gateway to our wonderful city.

ROBYN HENDRY

CEO, Canberra Convention Bureau

Foreword

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KATY GALLAGHER MLA

Chief Minister

The evolution of Canberra Airport parallels the enormous economic and cultural growth which has transformed the national capital in recent years. Its importance as a gateway to our region, a hub for commerce and a connection to the world mean that its role in a growing and globalising city will continue to expand. Congratulations to all involved in this exceptional project.

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JEREMY HANSON CSC MLA

Leader of the Opposition

From a large country town, Canberra has transformed into a dynamic and innovative city and the development of the Canberra Airport has been an integral part of that journey. The new terminal is a world class welcoming point for many of our visitors, particularly our international visitors. I congratulate Terry Snow and Stephen Byron on their vision and I know the Canberra Airport will continue to be a driving force for economic growth and for the general good of the city. Congratulations to the Airport Group.

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As ACT Minister for Tourism and Events, I congratulate the Canberra Airport team for their unwavering drive, commitment and passion to deliver this outstanding piece of aviation infrastructure for the nation’s capital. The Canberra Airport did not receive the prestigious title of Australia’s Capital City Airport of the Year by good fortune. It is an accolade that was richly deserved and one which further highlights a host of very exciting opportunities — none more so than facilitating direct air access to and from the Canberra region on a global scale. I very much look forward to being a part of ongoing collaborative efforts to make this goal a reality.

ANDREW BARR MLA

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism and Events

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Canberra is the National Capital of Australia and beloved home of all Canberrans. How we feel about our city as Australian citizens and local residents is profoundly and positively affected by the design of the landscape and built environment. Congratulations to Steve and Terry. The project has been complex and not without some controversy with opinions running hot along the way, so you deserve recognition for maintaining your strong vision which has added so much to the Canberra experience.

SENATOR KATE LUNDY

Senator for the ACT

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GAI BRODTMANN MP

Member for Canberra

Canberra’s airport is the gateway to our city and I’m delighted we now have one that reflects the diversity, creativity and thriving nature of the nation’s capital. Congratulations to all involved for a showcase airport — one that makes us proud. Thank you for your significant contribution to Canberra and the region and your investment in our future.

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ANDREW LEIGH

Federal Member for Fraser

An airport tells you a lot about a city. Is it a shed on the tarmac, or does it soar magnificently? Is it spotless or filthy? Confusing or clearly laid out? What I love about our airport is that it captures much of what is great about Canberra: beautiful design, connection to the natural environment, and easy to get around — whether you’re travelling business or toting toddlers. Congratulations to the Canberra Airport team on all you’ve achieved so far, and all you’ll do in the future.

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BRENDAN SMYTH MLA

Opposition Whip and Shadow Minister for Arts and Tourism

Congratulations to the Snow family and the Canberra Airport Group on the opening of your new terminal. Through your foresight and hard work, we now have a world-class gateway that truly showcases the ambition, ingenuity, and creative spirit of our city. Canberra is indeed open for business, and your proactive efforts have positioned us well for the future. Thank you.

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DAVID DAWES

Director-General, Economic Development Directorate

The Economic Development Directorate congratulates the Canberra Airport for the vision it has shown, and investment it has made in Canberra’s future, through the establishment of a world-class airport terminal. The redevelopment will help us secure direct international flights to some of the most important locations in Asia and New Zealand. This is a major benefit for the region.

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JOHN O’SULLIVAN

Managing Director, Tourism Australia

It’s a significant achievement and a huge step forward, towards Canberra realising its ambitions of bringing international flights to the ACT. This is a very welcome development for the region and your team deserves enormous credit for the hard work that has gone into delivering this exciting project.

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CHRIS FAULKS

CEO, Canberra Business Council

Congratulations to all the Canberra Airport team. The exemplary, high-quality development of Canberra International Airport has produced a world-class airport that not only reflects Canberra’s status as the national capital, but also as a modern, vibrant and growing city. As the gateway to the ACT, Canberra Airport fittingly introduces visitors to a region that is home to leading and innovative businesses, research and development, and training and education institutions.

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ANDREW BLYTH

Chief Executive, Canberra Chamber of Commerce

Canberra Airport has come a long way since the days of it being a small airport with an almost non-existent terminal, to being replaced by a truly outstanding building. The Airport is now the epicentre of our local economy and is a monument to the determination, the courage and vision of the Snow family, and the successful engagement of local businesses, the ACT Government and community partners. We wish nothing but continued success for the Canberra Airport Group.

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IAN HILL

Director, VisitCanberra

On behalf of everyone at VisitCanberra, I would like to congratulate you on the recent official opening of the new terminal at Canberra Airport. This is a milestone that deserves tremendous accolades. Your vision, passion and dedication in delivering this major infrastructure project to such a high standard has provided the perfect platform from which to unlock our region’s vast potential.

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Qantas and Canberra Airport have enjoyed a strong partnership over many years and the opening of the airport’s outstanding new multi-user terminal in 2010 marked the latest chapter in the relationship. I congratulate everyone involved in the development of these sophisticated new facilities, and I look forward to working closely and productively with Canberra Airport over many more years to come.

LYELL STRAMBI

CEO, Qantas Domestic

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JAMES WILLSON

MD and Founder, CRE8IVE

The Gateway for Canberra in the 21st Century. First impressions are the ones that last and the new Canberra Airport is representative of where the city can go as we enter our second century. Build it and they will come – I look forward to boarding the first commercial international flight to depart Canberra in the foreseeable future. What you have achieved is world class and I commend you on building the world’s best regional airport – and as a family business at that.

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DR SUE MEEK AO FTSE

Chief Executive, Australian Academy of Science

As a proud citizen of Canberra, I understand the importance of building a strong community which enjoys the riches of opportunity and support, and appreciate the work you do to build such a community […] I applaud your own vision in creating a highly functional airport with a very pleasing contemporary aesthetic that will serve us well into the future.

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ANGUS TRUMBLE

Director, National Portrait Gallery

The beauty of the new Canberra International Airport terminal is that it echoes the pristineness of the country you descend over whilst approaching it, as well as the softness of the silhouettes of Mt. Ainslie and Mt. Majura which so often capture your gaze whilst waiting to embark. At last we have the airport terminal the nation’s capital deserves, flooded with the same strong southern light that has always bewitched our best artists and architects.

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DARYL KARP

Director, Old Parliament House

On behalf of Old Parliament House I would like to thank you for your relentless efforts in putting this great city of ours on the national and international map. As a national cultural attraction we truly appreciate the work that you and your team have done to continue to build the nation’s capital and in doing so, providing us with a greater potential audience but more importantly, for helping to position Canberra as a progressive capital city.

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ROSS MACDIARMID

CEO, Royal Australian Mint

Ensuring those visiting the capital region step off their flights into an airport on par with the best this country has to offer, is an important way of welcoming them to our city and encouraging them to stay longer. The old saying that first impressions last may be cliché, but it is true, and the first impression of the ‘AirVolution’ redevelopment is striking and a testament to what our city can offer.

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DR MATHEW TRINCA

Director, National Museum of Australia

Congratulations on opening the new terminal at Canberra Airport. The terminal is a world class facility and a valuable asset for our community now and for the future. I look forward to welcoming the many passengers from the airport to our city as well as the opportunity to make invaluable connections with the rest of the nation. I share the Canberra Airport’s vision for future growth and prosperity for our community and I feel that the Canberra Airport is a fundamental facility for the success of our city.

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PROFESSOR IAN YOUNG AO

Vice-Chancellor and President, The Australian National University

Congratulations on the opening of the new Canberra Airport terminal. Canberra now has an airport facility that is a source of pride for all Canberrans and gives the very best first impression for our visitors from interstate and overseas. We look forward to the airport prospering and reaching its ambition of becoming an international hub.

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CAROL MILLS

Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services

Your commitment to embracing and presenting Canberra’s visual arts at the front end of the city’s welcome tells visitors immediately of the rich visual culture of Canberra. The architecture allows an introduction to the city’s beautiful light and expansive vistas – a hint for visitors of what is about to come, or a reminder of what they have seen. This gateway frames Canberra’s offerings, raises the city’s tourism standards, and helps all in the tourism sector build Canberra’s reputation as welcoming, prestigious and dynamic.

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MICHAEL COSTELLO

Chief Executive Officer, ActewAGL

[…] In terms of the entire airport precinct also including Brindabella Business Park and Majura Shopping Centre, you’ve created a visually appealing and engaging area by offering spectacular public art, leading architecture and contemporary landscaping. The work you have done perfectly positions our national capital as a destination not to be missed. We thank you for providing Canberra with a world-class international airport and for your continued investment into our region.

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BARRY NEAME CEM

Director, Consec – Conference Management

On behalf of Consec and the team we want to congratulate Canberra Airport on the official opening of this truly magnificent facility that all of Canberra and surrounding regions can be duly proud. It is a facility that provides Canberra with a sense of ownership and community. Congratulations on what we are sure will become an iconic building for Canberra.

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BRAD OSBORN

Head of State and Federal Government Sales

and ACT Regional Manager, Virgin Australia

Canberra Airport is essential to the future growth of the nation’s capital and, thanks to your foresight and dedication we now have a facility of which we can all be very proud. […] From the flow of the terminal, to the high-quality finishes, the airport and its facilities now leave a lasting impression on those that frequent our nation’s capital. The premium end-to-end experience it creates encapsulates the essence of our brand which we know our guests and teams will continue to enjoy for years to come.

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STEPHEN WOOD

Manager, National Convention Centre

Congratulations on delivering a stunning gateway to the nation’s capital and being named Australian Airport of the Year 2013. By delivering an airport to attract international and low cost carriers, the opportunities and economic benefit for all Canberra businesses will follow.

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MARK SPROAT

General Manager, the Brassey of Canberra

I’m delighted to see the airport finally completed. Having lived and worked in tourism in Canberra for over 20 years, this addition to the ACT’s infrastructure is unparalleled and is truly a world-class facility. Congratulations to the Snow family for their first class contribution.

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MIKAEL SVENSSON

General Manager, Hyatt Hotel Canberra

As the gateway for guests arriving in the Nation’s capital, we have a worldclass facility to greet and impress these visitors solely due to your vision and drive. This is greatly appreciated by Hyatt Hotel Canberra, a longstanding operator that relies on business travel and tourism as our core business. We look forward to welcoming more guests to our Hotel as a result of the upgrades and expansion you have invested in. Congratulations!

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MARK SARAH

NCAA President

The benefit your new development will bring to the national capital and many of the NCAA members cannot be underestimated. As an important gateway to Canberra, the contemporary and inspiring design of the new terminal will lift the profile of Canberra opening up important tourism opportunities, both domestically and internationally.

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DARREN RUSSELL

Managing Director, Elite Sound and Lighting

Elite Sound and Lighting would like to extend its congratulations and thanks to the Snow family for their continued vision and investment into the Canberra Airport and surrounding precinct. This expansion and investment can only be of benefit to Canberra’s economic and city growth and particularly the meetings and events industry.

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PETER TAYLOR

CEO, Barlens and The Autoco Group

Congratulations to the Snow family and their innovative team at The Canberra Airport Group. A true asset to the Canberra community, the group have shown real ambition for Canberra and as a result have created an amazing gateway into our city, not only in the Canberra airport but the entire airport precinct. The Canberra Airport Group conduct their business with great pride and professionalism and it has been our pleasure to work with them.

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ROWLAND FISCHER

General Manager, Diplomat Hotel

My first memory of the Canberra Airport was about 30 years ago when I escorted my mother to pick up my father after a long business trip. 20 years later, at the same albeit differently branded terminal, I bid my family farewell as I chased my dreams of experiencing a year abroad. Your airport has featured in some of the most momentous and emotional times in mine and countless other lives. Thank you for creating a precinct which is just as memorable as the arrivals and departures occurring within it.

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JEROME DE ROSE

Director, CIT Business, Tourism and Accounting

on behalf of the Canberra Institute of Technology

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) congratulates Canberra Airport and the Snow family on the impressively developed airport and business development project. We acknowledge the spectacular results. CIT too has invested in the Canberra community for more than 85 years. Each semester CIT welcomes record numbers of international and interstate students. CIT represents proud Canberrans keen to showcase our very own world-class terminal to these visitors.

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On behalf of the Board, staff and our artist community at the Canberra Glassworks, let me offer our very best wishes as you launch the new international terminal at the Canberra Airport. One of the great things about our Canberra community is the fact that we have the skills, energy and vision to work on a world scale. What we do, in so many fields, is recognised as world class, and we all benefit from the creative energy which comes from international exchange.

NOLA ANDERSON

Chair, Canberra Glassworks

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PETER FUNNELL

General Manager, Funnell Speakers and Entertainers

Sincere congratulations to Terry and Stephen on the most successful opening of an amazing project creating a gateway to the National Capital. You have created a ‘WOW ’ factor for guests arriving and leaving our beautiful city.

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JOHN MCKEOUGH

Chairman, Canberra Taxi Industry Association

The Canberra Taxi Industry Association congratulates the Snow family for its great achievement in completing the new airport terminal in Canberra and for the opportunities their efforts have presented to other Canberra businesses to expand and prosper.

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LEANNE STELZNER

Company Secretary, Aerial Capital Group Ltd

Canberra Airport’s redevelopment is a gateway asset of excellence for Canberra that the taxi industry enthusiastically support. Aerial Capital Group would like to congratulate all those involved who helped achieve the completion of the new airport terminal and we look forward to this continued relationship.

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DAVID PEMBROKE

Founder and CEO, contentgroup

Canberra Airport makes me smile. The approach, the entry, the artwork, the design, the finish. Your imagination and inspiration spills out of the walls and through the windows. It’s world class and a great credit to you. I love it when people with vision dream big dreams and make them happen. Well done, congratulations and thank you so much for having the passion and grit to create something so wonderful for all of us. Canberra Airport is an inspiration.

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MERVIN LIM

Hotel Manager, Medina Serviced Apartments Canberra

It is a tremendous credit to your courage of heart and conviction to have such a long term vision for Canberra’s airport. It’s a beautiful infrastructure and use of space, and we look forward to managing the Vibe hotel onsite.

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GARRY WATSON

National Capital Educational Tourism Project

165,000 students visit Canberra each year. Many come by bus, but more and more are coming by plane. When they came by bus they notice when the road quality has changed when they reach the national capital, and now they will notice they are in Canberra because of the quality of our new airport. Your new development will make the experience for these kids even better. Well done, what an outstanding achievement. Thank you for your continued dedication to tourism in our national capital.

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