Benefits of Public-Private Cooperation : The Case of Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport in Spain

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is a success story among Europe's small regional airports.This success is due to 1) the commitment to the promotion of connectivity and tourism by the successive regional governments of Cantabria - one of the 17 regions making up Spain - and 2) the management of the infrastructure and 3) the commitment of the airlines to Cantabria.The airport's traffic volume has quadrupled from 250,000 passengers to 1.000.000. Destinations has increased from few frequencies to Madrid and Barcelona to 30 destinations.It will also emphasize the benefits of public-private cooperation and the economic impact of the airport