Airport Hospitality World
The Martin Moodie Interview: How CHG is turning weary travellers into refreshed explorers
Forced to rationalise during the dark days of COVID, Malaysian company CHG not only survived but later thrived and today is plotting an ambitious expansion to become a major force in airport hospitality globally. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie caught up with CHG Co-Founder Ryan Loo in Hong Kong recently to find out more.
A bigger stage for The Moodies 2026 as winners take the spotlight at The Trinity Forum in Milan
“By hosting The Moodies at The Trinity Forum, we place social & digital media, including the AI revolution, at the very heart of the conversation,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie.
Airports as Artports: Oriental Club Lounge spotlights Taiwan’s creative spirit with Lin Yu-Chin at Taoyuan International Airport
Featuring ten works by the acclaimed artist, the exhibition runs through 7 January 2027 as part of the lounge’s ongoing cultural programme.
Plaza Premium Group makes Thailand debut with two lounge openings at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
The new Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge hospitality facilities mark a significant step in the company’s Southeast Asia expansion and introduce two differentiated lounge propositions for international departing and transit passengers.
CapsuleTransit adds technology-led Sleep Lounge to Kuala Lumpur Airport hospitality offering
The 111.5sq m facility in the T1 Departures Hall offers 38 pods alongside private bathrooms, locker storage and a coffee station. An integrated sleep-analysis system monitors selected sleep indicators during rest, including heart rate, movement and snoring.
Airport Hospitality World: JetBlue reveals second BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan; Menzies Aviation unveils Pearl Lounge at Hurghada Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The Moodies 2026: Eight weeks left to enter airport and travel retail’s leading social and digital awards
With eight weeks until the 16 October deadline, The Moodies 2026 continues to invite entries celebrating innovation and excellence in airport and travel retail social and digital media.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Kepler Club debuts smart sleeping cabins at expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility
The expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility more than doubles Kepler Club’s bed capacity and introduces its new DoubleKep smart cabin concept.
Kyra and Mastercard elevate lounge experience with Asia Pacific debut of Taste by Priceless at Hong Kong Airport
The opening introduces Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless dining club to Asia Pacific, bringing chef-led dining and curated experiences to eligible cardholders at Kyra’s Hong Kong International Airport lounge.
Airport Dimensions unwraps 200-seat domestic lounge at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
The vibrant opening, featuring colourful artwork evoking a sense of Peru, was revealed by the airport hospitality company’s Vice-President Latin America Giorgio Benza on LinkedIn today (31 July).
Plaza Premium Group to open five lounges at Santiago de Chile Airport in Latin America growth drive
The airport hospitality specialist will open three Plaza Premium Lounges by the end of 2026, with a further two scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
