Airport hospitality specialists Plaza Premium Group has introduced its lounges, transit hotel and meet and greet services to Qingdao International Airport in China.
The new joint venture with Qingdao International Airport Group and Capital Airport VIP Service Management Co. Ltd. sees the introduction of the airport’s first land-to-air premium airport experience, which four Plaza Premium Lounges, one Aerotel transit hotel, and a suite of VIP services including private meeting rooms, meet-and-greet, curb-to-apron escort services and fast track immigration clearance in China’s newest airport.
The new amenities are offered in two areas: a three-storey VIP Building located at the Arrival area and three Plaza Premium Lounge outlets at the Departure area. Covering a total 6,500 square metres, the multi-complex VIP Building offers end-to-end airport hospitality services from dining, lounging, and meet-and-greet to personalised concierge and accommodation.
Level one of the complex houses 11 VIP rooms that offer designated spaces for corporations to provide private and premium airport services to affluent travellers. Services include private check-in, concierge, dining, lounge spaces, and a special fast track or curb-to-apron service for those departing at the Domestic terminal.
Level two boasts a Plaza Premium Lounge that includes three private dining areas, three tea rooms, an Aerobar, massage service, concierge, VIP meeting rooms, individual workstations and a souvenir shop.
Finally, level three features Aerotel Qingdao, which houses 54 comfortable rooms across three suite types, crafted with quality bedding, pillow options, soothing lighting, powerful showers, high-speed Wi-Fi and in-room IPTV.
Within the new airport’s terminal, travellers are able to enjoy three airside pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounges. Varying based on the specific lounge, these spaces offer fast track services, food and beverage options, showers, private resting areas, massage and beauty services, and VIP meet and greet.
“The Qingdao project showcases how Plaza Premium Group’s offering has evolved beyond lounge and traditional airport services, towards an end-to-end airport hospitality experience to serve the evolving needs of travellers in today’s new travel landscape,” says Mr. Song Hoi-See, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Plaza Premium Group. “This project that we have spearheaded demonstrates that diversification in the industry is necessary and we look forward to offering this holistic support service to more airports globally in the future.”
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