Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the pioneering leader in global airport hospitality, is opening three new lounges at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). This new project marks PPG’s debut in Southwest China in its mission to make travel better by strengthening its presence in the Greater China market.
The three new Plaza Premium Lounges, set to open in stages from the fourth quarter of 2023 to early 2024, are the latest inclusions in its expansive network that spans over 80 international airports worldwide. The first lounge launches this November at Terminal T3A , Pier E – Airside (Opposite to Gate E09). The other two lounges situated at Terminal T3A, Pier H – Airside (near Gates H02-04) and Terminal T3A, Level 5 Departures – Landside (Behind 3C Check-in Counter) will be unveiled in the coming months. These lounges embody Plaza Premium Lounge’s promise of comfort, convenience, value and love and care. With a warm yet modern interior, the lounges are a great place to relax, eat, drink, work and refresh before flying. The lounge before security is a perfect gathering point for large groups and business associates, offering a quiet and calm location for meetings before flying or on arrival.
“For 25 years, the mission of PPG has been to make travel better by offering exceptional airport hospitality experiences. Our latest lounges in Chongqing emplify that ethos by not only providing a calm and comfortable venue, but infusing local culture through our unique art and food collaboration.” Said Jenny Zhang, Regional General Manager – North Asia, Plaza Premium Group.
The lounge caters to a variety of guests spanning from families to holiday-goers to business travellers. In addition to exceptional service and a peaceful ambiance, it offers travellers a unique dining experience by collaborating with Jon Ramen, one of China’s home-grown ramen brands.
Embracing the culinary flavours of Chongqing, the menu also features local signature dishes including its iteration of the “Red Oil Wontons”, “Red Ramen” a “Special Sichuan Dandan Noodles,” and additional signature options like “Tonkotsu Ramen” and “Unagi Don.” These dishes are prepared freshly to ensure an authentic Chongqing dining experience for guests. Additionyally, the lounge provides a range of delectable options including sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.
The new lounge showcases contemporary art pieces from “Bao Hanyu”, a young local artist from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, one of China’s top eight art academies, to curate an inaugural gallery exhibition, providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent.
Plaza Premium Group has lounges in Qingdao, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. In year 2021-2022, it launched its first-ever series of high speed railway lounges in, Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. PPG also operates terminal hotels Aerotel in Beijing, Daxing and Qingdao, Jiaodong.