CAMBODIA. Plaza Premium Group has opened its first lounge in Cambodia, in International Departures at Phnom Penh Airport’s newly expanded terminal.
On Monday the company hosted the grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge along with Cambodia Airports.
“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Phnom Penh International Airport and Plaza Premium Group today on the official opening of its first passenger lounge here in Phnom Penh.” said H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Guest of Honour of the Grand Opening Ceremony.
“This is our first lounge in Cambodia. We firmly believe our presence will enhance travellers’ experience at this airport in the wake of Cambodia’s booming tourism industry.” said Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO Song Hoi-see.
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Red letter day: (l-r) Cambodia Airports Chief Financial Officer Sean Wong, Phnom Penh International Airport General Manager Chloé Lapeyre, H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO Song Hoi-see and Plaza Premium Group Operations Director Ms Jenny Zhang at the grand opening ceremony of Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh |
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Phnom Penh International Airport General Manager Chloé Lapeyre added: “Plaza Premium Group is a market leader and pioneer for airport pay-in lounge operations. We partner with companies whose mindset is excellence, with the capacity of delivering it. In that view, our choice of Plaza Premium Group for operating the airports’ lounges was inarguably the appropriate one.”
As the first independent airport lounge in Cambodia, the new Plaza Premium Lounge spans over 15,000sq ft with the capacity of close to 300 seats. It is available to all travellers flying out of Phnom Penh International Airport, regardless of their airline or class of travel.
This airport lounge design uses fine timber, polished granite and quality fabric in the design. A “photo wall” with a collection of vintage pictures of Cambodia is featured at the bar and dining area, reinforcing a Sense of Place.
The lounge is equipped with a private VIP room with seating capacity for ten people and three shower rooms. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi and electrical outlets for tablets, laptops and mobile phones. It also houses a Wellness Spa and features signature honeycomb seating to provide extra privacy.
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The 15,000sq ft has around 300 seats |
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In food & beverage the offer includes a selection of juices, soft drinks, coffee, tea, espresso and cappuccino, plus Southeast Asian fare, including signature dishes such as Thai-style coconut and chicken soup noodle and Vietnamese spring rolls filling with prawn or mixed vegetables.
Travellers have the option of pre-booking on the website (www.plaza-network.com) for two or five hours lounge use packages. Prices start at US$35 for two hours’ lounge access including shower and US$50 for five hours.
This year, in line with Cambodia Airports’ upgrading programme, Plaza Premium Group will also open Cambodia’s second airport lounge at Siem Reap International Airport.
Cambodia received 4.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2015. According to H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, it is expected that Cambodia will receive from 7.5 to 8 million international arrivals by 2020.
