December 3, 2024
Plaza Premium First concept opens alongside revamped Lounge
Plaza Premium Group has unveiled its new Canadian flagship lounge at Vancouver International Airport. The lounge introduces the first-ever Plaza Premium First (PPF) in North America, alongside a reimagined Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL), delivering a dual-concept facility that caters to a variety of traveller needs from luxury seekers to business travellers and families.
Read More…October 15, 2024
New York JFK and Boston flagged as first airport lounge locations
US carrier JetBlue will debut its first-ever airport lounges, opening at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in late 2025 and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C soon after.
Read More…October 15, 2024
Luxury tiny stays join Marriott’s global loyalty program
Tiny Away, part of the Big Tiny family, has established a partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, which will see a selection of Tiny Away’s signature tiny stays become the first tiny houses available through the ‘Homes & Villas’ portfolio. The alliance means Marriot Bonvoy guests can now book stays in some of Tiny Away’s most picturesque eco-friendly tiny houses across Australia and New Zealand, and accrue points.
Read More…October 13, 2024
Second rail alliance in two months as global aviation alliance spreads its wings
SkyTeam and Trenitalia, Italy’s leading rail operator, have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. The new partnership will enable customers to explore Italy using high-speed Frecciarossa train services – Trenitalia’s high-speed network in Italy – facilitating intermodal travel across the country by combining air and rail itineraries in a single reservation.
Read More…October 7, 2024
Meanwhile, four new hospitality partners recently joined the Global Hotel Alliance
In celebration of the Global Hotel Alliance’s 20th Anniversary, Kempinski Hotels and KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY, part of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, are offering Twice the Rewards.
Read More…September 19, 2024
More Ways to be Rewarded with Every Flight and Stay
ALL, Accor’s loyalty program, and KrisFlyer, the rewards scheme of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, have elevated their partnership to new heights, delivering more rewards to members with every flight and stay. This enhanced collaboration is designed to make it easier and more valuable for members to enjoy Limitless Experiences.
Read More…September 13, 2024
New premium experience for VIP passengers at Hong Kong Int’l Airport
Plaza Premium Group has unveiled a brand-new premium VIP passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The Infinity Room offers a sanctuary-like space for a selected class of elite travellers as growing passenger traffic in Terminal 1 soars beyond a new post-pandemic daily heights.
Read More…August 16, 2024
‘Skyline Bar’ the centrepiece of 25% bigger airport lounge
Lufthansa has opened its new $10 million Euro premium lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey.
Read More…July 26, 2024
13 outdoor resorts in US National Parks and Monuments join loyalty group stable
World of Hyatt has formed a new alliance with Under Canvas and its 13 outdoor resorts, including the luxury ULUM Moab outpost which debuted in April 2023. The new partnership provides members with unprecedented access to iconic, upscale experiences across many US national parks and other notable outdoor destinations.
Read More…July 26, 2024
Oneworld carrier’s largest lounge in California opens at Harvey Milk Terminal 1
Alaska Airlines has revealed a new Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 1,000 square metre space delivers on Alaska Airlines’ promise to enhance its network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe.
Read More…July 18, 2024
New lounge celebrates the history, architecture of the US capital
American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Terminal 2. At more than 1,100 square metres, the lounge’s design celebrates the rich history and architecture of the nation’s capital along with a collection of art commissioned by local artists.
Read More…July 5, 2024
Kyra Lounge is a new three way joint venture, located at Terminal 1 HKIA
Kyra Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), a groundbreaking venture by Airport Dimensions, SSP, and Travel Food Services (TFS), had opened this month.
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