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Managed and Operated by Plaza Premium Group, SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge Opens at Hong Kong International Airport
5th November 2015, Hong Kong – Being the pioneer and industry leader in providing Premium Airport Services, Plaza Premium Group once again partnered with SkyTeam to manage and operate the latter’s new lounge in Hong Kong. The new SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge was open at the Departures of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on 27th October 2015, providing passengers of the 20 SkyTeam member airlines with a high quality airport lounge service.
The 1,000 square-metre lounge, located near Hong Kong International Airport’s Gate 15, offers up to 230 seats. The design is both seek and modern, and is enhanced by a green botanical wall to provide a relaxing ambience. The SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge caters for a variety of passenger needs’ from refreshment to relaxation and entertainment with impressive facilities including a VIP room, yoga room, five shower rooms, noodle bar, wine bar and self-serving bar, TV zone and workstations.
“We are delighted to work with SkyTeam again to operate the new lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, providing high quality service and a seamless airport experience to passengers of SkyTeam’s member airlines in Hong Kong,” commented Mr. Song Hoi-see, Founder & CEO of Plaza Premium Group. “Headquartered in Hong Kong, our Group’s network spans across 35 international airports in over 130 locations worldwide. The new SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge is part of our Group’s continuous effort to provide Premium Airport Services to travellers in Hong Kong and around the world.”
This is the second collaboration of the Group to manage and operate a lounge for SkyTeam, following the opening of the SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge at Sydney International Airport in January 2015.
“SkyTeam aims to be the most customer centric alliance focusing on enhancing the passengers experience with airport initiatives such as lounges. Plaza Premium Group is a proven leader in airport hospitality services and has been recognized in many renowned travel related awards, SkyTeam is happy to partner with Plaza Premium Group in managing our second lounge after Sydney.” commented Mr. Perry Cantarutti, the incoming CEO of SkyTeam.
“A professional and customer focused lounge management company, such as Plaza Premium Group will further enhance the airport experience for our customers by offering a high level of service in addition to the existing lounge amenities. Hong Kong is a key business travel hub and we look forward to welcoming more passengers to our SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge together with Plaza Premium Group.” he added.
Apart from the independent airport lounge business, Plaza Premium Group has specialised departments, including Operations, Learning & Development, Global Sales, Marketing, I.T. and Procurement, to manage and operate airport lounges for airlines, alliances and corporate partners. The Group provides a range of premium airport lounge design, management and operation solutions for corporate clients worldwide and endeavours to enhance airport experience for travellers in partnership with airport authorities across the world.
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About Plaza Premium Group Headquartered in Hong Kong, Plaza Premium Group is the pioneer and industry leader in providing Premium Airport Services in over 130 locations of 35 international airports across the world, with a collective goal of ‘enhancing your airport experience’. The Group comprises four core airport services, Airport Lounge, Airport Transit Hotel, Airport Meet & Greet Service, and Airport Dining.
The Group currently employs over 3,500 staff and serves over 7 million travellers around the world annually. The Group is dedicated to providing quality services and possesses proprietary knowledge in airport hospitality industry. By continuously surpassing travellers’ expectation, the Group’s network is rapidly growing across major international airports around the world.
Notes to Editors: Image captions:
1a) and 1b) Managed and operated by Plaza Premium Group, the sleek and modern SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge is located near Gate 15, HKIA, providing a relaxing ambience for travellers of the alliance
2) A group of senior management from Plaza Premium Group, SkyTeam, China Eastern Airlines and China Airlines, celebrated the official opening of the new SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge together at HKIA
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Edward Cheng Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Tele: (852) 3960 1323 Email:[email protected]