INDIA.Business and first class travellers at Mumbai’s GVK Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) will be able to enjoy the world’s first luxury common-passenger lounge after Travel Food Services (TFS) and Performa opened the GVK Lounge this week.
Opened in Terminal T2 this week, the 30,000sq ft lounge is spread across two levels and can hold up to 440 guests at a time. Its features include concierge services, a smoking zone, food & beverage, a bar, a luxury spa, shower and relaxation areas, a library and a business centre.
Fashion designer Sandeep Khosla and architect Alfaz Miller designed the space based on a concept by Softroom Architects, with gold and silver themes complemented by Jali screens, chandeliers and a glass peacock installation.
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The interior gives travellers a clear Sense of Place, reflecting Mumbai and showcasing the best of India |
GVK Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Dr. GVK Reddy said: “It has been our continuous endeavour to enhance traveller delight, and the new GVK Lounge will successfully take this effort to new heights. The lounge reflects a kaleidoscopic vision of the dreams of India and the pulse of Mumbai, and is themed to give the travellers a blend of world-class local ambiences at the airport.”
He added: “Airlines can now offer a unique and luxurious lounge experience to their discerning passengers and the “pay per use” concept means no upfront investments and lower operating costs for airlines.”
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A signature glass peacock features at the enterence |
The lounge is segregated into three sections. The first-class section sits on the second level and provides à la carte dining, individual spa treatments and multilingual service staff. In premium class travellers have access to an exclusive lounge environment and 170 seats, as well as a buffet area equipped with a juice bar and whisky lounge. The business-class section seats 270 and has access to a variety of international dishes in the buffet area.
TFS Chairman Sunil Kapur added: “We have worked closely with the team at GVK Mumbai International Airport to embody the vision of the airport into our lounge experience for travellers, and are confident our partnership with Performa will create a true benchmark.”
Performa Managing Director Beat Ehlers said: “We are elated to be working together with our partners GVK and TFS to create an unrivalled customer service experience for premium travellers. An exceptional lounge concept based on personal interaction, warm and professional service and a solid understanding of the guest mindset and product knowledge will deliver nothing but the best.”
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The GVK Lounge has several dedicated dining areas |
