Plaza Premium Group (PPG) and Japanese tourism specialist JWIDE have opened a first-of-its-kind hospitality service – the City Terminal by Plaza Premium Lounge – in Osaka.
The new city lounge has been designed to serve all travellers, regardless of whether they are taking a plane, train or bus.
The location was selected in the heart of Osaka, a bustling commercial hub, to be conveniently accessible by various modes of transportation, including buses and trains, which link Japan’s second largest city to the airport as well as other cities including Kyoto, Nara, and Nagoya.
Corporate travellers can seek travel advice and detailed tourist information from the lounge’s travel concierge, book transportation tickets, and arrange limousine services. Importantly, the lounge team can provide services in multiple languages including Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean, so that all business travellers, regardless of whether they are using the lounge, can ask questions.
The new lounge also offers temporary luggage storage and delivery services as well as currency exchange and umbrella loans. The City Terminal is fully equipped with Wi-Fi and provides a comfortable space for weary travellers to relax and enjoy a selection of meals and drinks, which include complimentary Costa Signature Blend coffee, tea, soft drinks, and a selection of instant soups and light snacks.
“Since our founding 26 years ago, PPG is known for our award-winning, independent global network of airport lounges,” says Mei Mei Song, director of Global Brand and Transformation. “The City Terminal is an extension of our mission to make travel better, regardless of where that journey is happening.”
“With the increase in foreign visitors to Japan, it is essential for the country to provide better services and hospitality, says Teppei Nishino, founder and CEO of JWIDE. “We aim to make Japan a more convenient, reliable, safe, and comfortable destination for both foreign visitors and Japanese residents. To this end, we have partnered with Plaza Premium Group to establish our first City Terminal in Osaka Umeda. Moving forward, we plan to expand City Terminals and Lounges to major terminal stations, city centres and airports nationwide.
For more Airline & Airport stories click here.
STAY IN THE KNOW BY FOLLOWING US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, & LINKEDIN