JORDAN/INTERNATIONAL. dnata’s global airport hospitality brand marhaba and airport lounge specialist Plaza Premium Group (PPG) have combined in a joint venture to expand their international offering.
The first project under the agreement is the development of the new marhaba Plaza Premium Lounge at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.
Plaza Premium Group said the partnership aims to “bring airport hospitality to the next level through excellent and innovative airport concierge and lounge services as travel demand increases globally”.
The Queen Alia lounge development is already in progress, with opening scheduled for July. The facility will have a capacity of 140 guests and according to the partners is inspired by the beautiful landscape of Amman, with subtle inclusion of the local culture and heritage in its design.
dnata Group CEO Steve Allen said: “We are thrilled to join forces with PPG to bring our globally renowned airport hospitality services to more travellers across the world. Our joint commitment to quality and service excellence will ensure first-rate customer experience for travellers throughout their journey.
“We look forward to opening the first, best-in-class marhaba Plaza Premium lounge in Amman and further enhancing our joint offering in the coming years.”
Plaza Premium Group Deputy CEO Bora Isbulan said: “This is truly an exciting opportunity for PPG. Our global agreement with marhaba is a testament to our shared commitment to providing the best-in-class airport hospitality for travellers to enjoy. We expect to yield more opportunities in the future through this collaboration.
“Meanwhile, we are also excited to announce our first venture through the PPG and marhaba’s global agreement, the launch of the new marhaba Plaza Premium Lounge. Travellers will be able to experience the new lounge later this year in Q3.”
Launched at Dubai International Airport in 1991, marhaba offers meet & greet services at eight airports globally, and also operates or manages 17 departure airport lounges in the UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, Pakistan, Australia and the Philippines.
dnata offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in over 30 countries across six continents.
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