ITALY. Swissport International has opened its first Aspire Executive Lounge in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The 330sq m landside facility seats 73 guests.
The new lounge responds to rising demand for high-quality airport hospitality and may be expanded to other Italian airports, Swissport said.
Guests can expect complimentary food and beverages, high-speed wifi, a quiet business centre and various comfortable seating options. Meeting rooms are also available for rent.
Swissport noted it has partnered with local caterers and producers to showcase Italian cuisine and specialties while minimising delivery routes through locally sourced, seasonal products.
The lounge is accessible to all passengers, regardless of airline or ticket class. Entrance fees include fast-track security access for passengers travelling on international flights outside the USA.
Swissport International Global Senior Vice President of Executive Lounges David Collyer said, “We are excited to unveil the Aspire Executive Lounge at VCE, a launch that underscores our dedication to elevating the travel experience.
“Combining Italian elegance and world-class hospitality, this new lounge welcomes all guests, regardless of their ticket and airline, to relax and recharge pre and post flight.”
Swissport Managing Director Italia Marina Bottelli “We are proud to open our very first lounge in Italy and to welcome guests at this important intermodal transportation hub in Northern Italy. The new lounge underscores our strong commitment to the Italian market.
“We are already in discussions with other airports and plan to open more lounges in the future. In addition, we look forward to bringing our global expertise to Italy and are exploring further growth opportunities across ground services, cargo handling and executive aviation.” ✈
