AIRPORT HOSPITALITY WORLD ROUND-UP
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9 June
LATVIA. TAV Operation Services has been awarded a fresh 12-year business lounge services contract at Riga Airport following an international tender process, extending its long-standing partnership with Latvia’s principal gateway.
The company, which has operated the main 633sq m business lounge at the airport under its Primeclass brand for several years, will continue to manage and develop the premium hospitality offer as Riga Airport continues its mission to enhance the passenger experience.
Full story and images here.
8 June
GEORGIA. Kutaisi International Airport has strengthened its premium passenger offering with the opening of its first Business Lounge, developed in partnership with Visa.
Designed to accommodate up to 70 guests, the lounge features spaces for relaxation, work, dining and families, catering to the needs of both business and leisure passengers.
Airport operator United Airports of Georgia said the opening forms part of its broader strategy to elevate passenger services and align Georgian airport infrastructure with international standards.
INTERNATIONAL. Airport experiences specialist Airport Dimensions has highlighted the growing importance of pre-terminal digital engagement in shaping passenger spending behaviour, according to findings from its latest Airport Experience (AX26) research.
The study, based on a survey of 11,000 travellers globally, indicates that passengers who engage with airport digital services before arrival spend more once they reach the airport, underlining the commercial value of extending the customer journey beyond the terminal.
Read more insights in our story here.
7 June
USA. Alaska Airlines will open a flagship Lounge at Portland International Airport with a seating capacity for 200 guests later this month.
The new facility, which will be unveiled following more than two years of construction work, spans approximately 14,000sq ft and is twice the size of the airline’s previous Portland Lounge.
Designed with a distinctly Pacific Northwest identity, the lounge features an inviting fireplace and a large-scale wooden Mt. Hood mural created by artist Ben Butler.
The premium space features expansive ceilings that maximise natural light while offering views of the airport’s recently redeveloped terminal.
The facility includes Alaska’s Signature Loungers, dedicated workspaces, privacy booths for calls and meetings, extensive charging points and an enhanced food & beverage programme centred on fresh regional cuisine.
Guests can also enjoy barista-crafted beverages and cocktails sourced from West Coast partners.
The Portland project sits alongside a broader lounge expansion programme that includes new and upgraded airport facilities in Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu.
5 June
ARGENTINA. AMAE Lounge has reopened its facility at Córdoba International Airport following a major expansion that more than doubles the lounge’s footprint and triples seating capacity.
The new-look lounge features a redesigned layout aimed at improving passenger comfort and operational efficiency, alongside an upgraded food & beverage programme.
The facility now operates on a 24-hour basis, enabling AMAE Lounge – which operates a network of 15 airport VIP lounges – to serve a greater number of travellers across the airport’s flight schedule.
As part of the redevelopment, the company has also introduced Vista TV, its in-lounge communication and advertising platform, creating new opportunities for commercial partners to engage with passengers in a premium airport environment.
Buenos Aires-headquartered AMAE Lounge confirmed plans to further expand its presence at Córdoba Airport with the opening of two additional lounges in post-security spaces from 2027.
4 June
USA. Delta Air Lines is set to expand its premium airport hospitality offering at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the launch of a second Delta One Lounge, reinforcing the carrier’s long-term investment in high-value travellers and premium ground services.
The new facility, to be located in Terminal 2, will make LAX the first airport in Delta’s network to host two dedicated Delta One lounges.
An initial phase is expected to open in a temporary format this summer, ahead of a fully renovated permanent lounge scheduled to debut before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The new lounge will complement the airline’s existing 10,000sq ft Delta One Lounge in Terminal 3, which features premium amenities including a sushi bar, wellness pods and an outdoor terrace.
2 June
HONG KONG, CHINA. Plaza Premium Group has named Michael Yang (pictured below) as General Manager for Hong Kong, where he will lead the company’s operations across the market.
Full story here.
1 June
USA. Airport entertainment and hospitality specialist Portal Lounge has opened an immersive lounge concept at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Terminal 1.
It combines premium food & beverage, gaming and social experiences in a move which the airport company said is designed to redefine airport dwell time.
Full story and more images here.
HONG KONG, CHINA. Plaza Premium Group has expanded its airport hospitality footprint at Hong Kong International Airport with the opening of a new ALLWAYS concierge service counter in Terminal 2.
The facility builds on the success of seven ALLWAYS service counters operating in Terminal 1 since 2022.
Located landside in T2’s check-in hall, the new counter offers travellers access to a broad range of concierge and passenger assistance services.
The ALLWAYS proposition includes limousine transfers, personalised Meet & Assist services and dedicated concierge support for VIPs, celebrities and event guests.
The T2 operation also introduces a suite of practical airport services, including luggage wrapping and strapping, porter assistance, wheelchair support, battery charging, document delivery and printing service. ✈
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