Airport Hospitality World
Guest column: Decoding the overlap risk – Do common-use lounges displace F&B?
tRetailLabs CEO Sushanta Das and Zurich University of Applied Sciences Professor Thorsten Merkle assess the overlap, cohabitation and competition between airport lounges and F&B concessions.
SSP UK & Ireland CEO Kari Daniels lands prestigious hospitality and retail inclusivity award
The accolade came from the 2025 Inclusion In Awards, and recognises Daniels’ leadership in driving diversity and inclusion across one of the travel hospitality sector’s largest and most complex businesses.
Singapore Airlines reveals expanded First Class SilverKris Lounge in Changi Airport T2
The facility is +11% larger than its predecessor and accommodates around 130 guests, with the refreshed space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a redesigned bar and a chandelier centrepiece.
‘The Place To Be You’ – TAV Operation Services unveils lifestyle-led Primeclass hospitality concept
‘The Place to Be You’ is the new mantra and philosophy for the Primeclass hospitality brand owned by TAV Operation Services, with roll out to begin at Sofia and Ankara airports, followed by Paris Orly in the new year.
American Express reveals high-class Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport
The premium locally inspired 18,000sq ft space is the first of its kind from by a credit card issuer at the Utah gateway and the 31st location in the Centurion Lounge network.
Airport Hospitality World – Delta Air Lines unveils Sky Club at Salt Lake City Airport; Airport Dimensions rebrands sleep station product
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Delta Air Lines opens second largest Sky Club at Salt Lake City Airport
The 600-capacity lounge has features including panoramic airfield views, a wrap-around premium bar, a digital immersion wall and an expansive fresh food buffet.
Aena celebrates travel retail excellence at second annual Enjoy Awards ceremony
Aena celebrated excellence across its global airport network at the second Enjoy Aena Awards in Madrid, recognising partners for innovation, sustainability and their contributions to enhancing the passenger experience.
Airport Dimensions calls ‘Sleepover’ time for in-terminal sleep station concept
Sleepover is a bold evolution of the previous concept ‘sleep n’ fly’, providing access to a range of comfortable modular rest pods and cabins, which can be booked by the hour.
Manchester Airport inaugurates Assistance Lounge in heart of Terminal 2
The fully staffed 190sq m facility – centrally located close to the main retail and food & beverage area – has a choice of seating types for a capacity exceeding 100 people.
Plaza Premium Group unveils dual lounges at Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport
The two lounges – which are open to passengers travelling with any of 21 airlines – hevoke a strong Cambodia sense of place.
“A moment of French-style tranquillity” – Air France reveals debut lounge at Chicago O’Hare
Located in Terminal 5 and operated with Global Lounge Network, the 470sq m facility seats 105 guests and features décor reflecting the carrier’s identity.
