CHINA. Travel hospitality specialist Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has partnered with Shanghai Airport Group to develop and operate an airport hotel in Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 2.
Set to open in the second quarter of 2025, Aerotel Airport Hotel will offer 82 rooms and blend accommodations with dining and wellness amenities for travellers.
Marking Aerotel’s first entry into Shanghai, this collaboration with Shanghai Airport Group bolsters PPG’s expansion in Greater China, building on recent lounge openings in Macau and Chongqing.
The new hotel is designed to enhance convenience and elevate service quality across the overall airport experience, PPG said.
Introduced in 2016, the Aeortel brand is renowned for providing flexible hourly booking, quality services and cosy environments.
Aerotel Shanghai marks the brand’s 11th global location and its third in Mainland China. The hotel brand has a presence in ten cities globally, including Beijing, Qingdao, Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, Singapore, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, London, Muscat and Jeddah.
In addition, Smart Traveller, the global travel membership by PPG, will also be rolled out in China.
Shanghai Airport (Group) Deputy Secretary and President Feng Xin said: “This collaboration between the Shanghai Airport Group and Plaza Premium Group to build and operate a new airport hotel in Terminal 2 of Pudong International Airport shows that we are complementing each other’s strengths.
“Pudong International Airport is committed to creating a world-class aviation hub, and quality airport hotels can effectively enhance passengers’ satisfaction, which is an important benchmark for global aviation hubs.
“Plaza Premium Group, a leader in high-end airport services worldwide, operates airport hotels in many hubs and possesses excellent management capabilities and a loyal consumer base. We believe that the introduction of Aerotel at Pudong International Airport will provide top-notch experiences to passengers.”
PPG Founder and CEO Song Hoi-See added: “We are honoured to collaborate with Shanghai Airport (Group) Co., Ltd, this project marks another significant step in our expansion both domestically and globally. As one of China’s three major hub airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport boasts robust international passenger traffic, offering favourable conditions for us to establish a new Aerotel.
“With the increase of international transfer routes and experience enhancement for transfer and customs clearance, the number of international transfer passengers at Shanghai Pudong International Airport has grown substantially. We are confident that the new Aerotel will further elevate the airport experience and make a great in-airport accommodation option for passengers.” ✈
