LAS DAKAR BLAISE DIAGNE AIRPORT

One of its strategies will be investment into the tourism industry, supporting the development of hotels and areas of interest surrounding the hotel. This is planned in collaboration with partners Air Senegal.

“Senegal is known as the “Land of Teraanga” symbolising its hospitality, generosity and warmth. Senegal is a beacon for hospitality and tourism in Africa, and so as a nation we should be capitalising on this,” said Askin.

In addition, growth will be found in the business sector, with the airport management planning to host conferences.

“We envision Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport becoming a hub for both international tourism and hospitality,” he continued.

Finally, it will also aim to develop its cargo capacity.

Taking Off

Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is working in partnership with the Senegalese government to implement sustainable measures at the airport, in line with the government’s carbon reduction plans.

“We want to be known as the greenest airport in Africa, as well as a world leader in sustainable airports,” shared Askin, “we have made a promise to our stakeholders to be known as the best airport in Africa, and we are fully supported by our stakeholders, partners and staff”.

Recently, the airport has been recognised by the Airports Council International (ACI) as the Best Airport in Africa (within the category of two to five million passengers per year), Most Enjoyable Airport in Africa, and the Cleanest Airport in Africa. Askin credits this success, in part, to his staff on the ground at the airport, 90% of which have transferred over from the

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There are several strategies in place at the airport to develop its staff. This includes internal training programmes, initiatives supported by local organisations and technical training.

Technicians also have the opportunity to travel to European counterparts to learn skills from more established airports.

“Between 2019 and 2023 we’ve tripled our training and development budget, and we are certainly seeing the benefits of this. I want to encourage all of our staff to have a vision of what we can achieve at Dakar Blaise Diagne,” said Askin.

The Face of Teraanga

Askin has been working in the aviation industry since he was 18 years old, starting www.dakaraeroport.com

“Myfirstbossinspiredme.Hetoldmethat thoseofusattheairportarethefirstto greetpeopleintothecountry,wearethe faceofthecountry.ThisissomethingI’m passionateaboutinstillingatDakarBlaise Diagne-weareboththefirstandlast impressionofSenegal,”Askinshared.

Askinbelievesitisessentialthatdirectors spendtime“ontheground”,interacting withpartners,staffandpassengers. Runninganopendoorpolicy,theCEO highlightedtheimportanceofbeing “touchable”andforcolleaguesto understandexpectations.

“Attheairportweareheretosetthe standardsofSenegal,displayourculture andshowthetruenatureofTeraanga.If wegetthatright,thenumberswillcome”.