AUSTRALIA. Plaza Premium Group and Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) hosted the grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge today.
Located on level 4 between departure gates 81 and 82 of the International Terminal, the new lounge spans over 4,500sq ft with seating capacity for over 100.
Australian designers Mitchel Squires & Associates employed “rustic elements with modern structures and fine materials” in its design. These include Victorian ash wood and Italian marble flooring in the bar area. Close to the reception area is the lounge wall featuring a series of 3D tiles that are inspired by the components of water, sand and minerals in Australia. The windows allow natural sunlight in and offer views over the terminal as well as the runway.
“It was a great coup for Brisbane to feature Australia’s first Plaza Premium Lounge. Brisbane is Australia’s New World City and with our growing international profile we are seeing record numbers of overseas visitors travelling direct to our city,” said Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk.
“For this reason, we believe it’s a great vote of confidence in our city and we look forward to Brisbane Airport visitors being provided with world-class service through this new venture.”
Plaza Premium Founder and CEO Song Hoi-see said: “As the world’s largest independent airport lounge, we are very excited to join hands with Brisbane Airport Corporation to introduce our independent airport lounge concept to Australia. Sharing a passion for enhancing travellers’ experience in airports brought us together. Our collaboration will set a new standard for premium airport services in the region.”
“Plaza Premium Lounge in Brisbane is the first facility built under the brand of Plaza Premium in Australia. This newly introduced facility will provide comfort, convenience and award-winning services to all travellers through Brisbane Airport, regardless of their airline or class of travel.”
BAC CEO and Managing Director Julieanne Alroe said: “The official opening of the Plaza Premium Lounge occurs at a time of exciting growth for Brisbane Airport. World-class facilities like this Plaza Premium Lounge underpin Brisbane Airport’s status as Queensland’s gateway to the world and as the most connected hub in Australia for international visitors.”
Plaza Premium offers complimentary Wi-Fi and electrical outlets. The F&B offer includes live-cooking hot meals, a salad bar, freshly brewed barista-made coffee, a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
The basic lounge use package of Plaza Premium Lounge in Brisbane starts at A$66 for five hours. The lounge opens daily between 5am and 11pm. Eligible credit card holders and selected lounge access programme members will also be granted complimentary access to the lounge.
Today also marks the official opening of Wellness Spa, which is also under the management of Plaza Premium Lounge. The spa offers a selection of treatments and Australian spa products. A 15-minute treatment starts from A$49.
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