This UNESCO General Conference Resolution recognizes the
importance of the Manila - Acapulco
trade route as a precursor
of globalization and a vital vessel
of cross-cultural exchange for 250 years.
The new
routes, as well as the existing list
of destinations, deliver global connectivity for the 22 million people living within two hours
of Manchester Airport, underlining its national
importance as a global enabler
of trade and economic growth.