Jonathan Song, our Global Business Development Director, recently attended the PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macau as a speaker. During his presentation on "Reimagining Your Business Model," he shared PPG's story and strategic approach during the pandemic with industry leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting how PPG expanded into new verticals and successfully pivoted into a 360-degree airport hospitality services provider. In addition, Jonathan also participated as a panelist at the PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Macau University of Science and Technology. He shared insights on emerging career paths and discussed the essential skills for future leaders aspiring to pursue a career in tourism and hospitality.
Plaza Premium Group
Hospitality
The global leader in integrated, 360° airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions.
About us
Together, We Make Travel Better. As the global leader in airport hospitality, we have revolutionised the airport experience to meet travellers’ needs, before they have even arrived. Our multiple award-winning, integrated, 360° airport services are a guiding light for those seeking to simplify, empower their journey, and enrich their airport experience. In Plaza Premium Group, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. To be a part of the #PPGFamily, you do not need to be from this industry, but you do need to be passionate. Our promise to you: - We will respect and value your background and perspectives - We will work together with integrity - We will share our incredible pride for our job, company and industry What we ask of you: - Bring passion to all that you do - Listen, move fast and think innovatively - Speak up, have ideas and share them - Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness Who are we: Plaza Premium Group is found where travellers’ paths cross. We were established in Hong Kong in 1998 by Founder and CEO, Song Hoi-see. He understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience should not be limited to a closed-circuit group of travellers by introducing the world’s first independent airport lounge concept. Today, we operate the world’s largest network of international airport lounges and award-winning airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions. We have the power and experience to make every airport travel experience memorable for your brand and business. From the joy of arrival to the wave of goodbye, we’ll light the way.
- Website
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http://www.plazapremiumgroup.com
External link for Plaza Premium Group
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Business Centre, Airport Transit Hotel, and Training and Consultancy
Locations
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Primary
Airport Freight Forwarding Centre
2 Chun Wan Road, Lantau Island
Hong Kong, CN
Employees at Plaza Premium Group
Updates
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We are excited to share that we are opening our second location in Japan! "City Terminal by Plaza Premium Lounge," this is a first-of-its-kind travel experience concept, located in Umeda, Osaka's tourist center. In collaboration with travel group JWIDE, we launch more than just a lounge, with the goal of making travel better we are located next to the bus terminal to allow for easy commute to and from Kansai Airport, we offer a comprehensive range of travel services, including baggage storage and delivery, concierge, and foreign exchange services. The new location is set to open in June. Stay tuned for further updates as we bring this innovative travel experience to life. #WeMakeTravelBetter #AirportHospitality #PlazaPremiumGroup #PlazaPremiumLounge https://lnkd.in/gyrnEU7H
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Our Plaza Premium Group Rome team recently participated in the Race for Cure, a social initiative organised by the Breast Cancer Awareness national organisation. In this event the team joined one hundred thousand people to do a walk around the center of Rome to bring awareness to the cause. We go beyond providing exceptional services for travelers in the airport; our team's collective efforts also extend to contributing to our local communities and charities in a meaningful way. Together, we can create a positive impact! #weareppg
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Nur Syafrina Mohd Sharif, Ph.D as Plaza Premium Group's Global Head of ESG & Sustainability. She is an international sustainability expert with a proven track record of formulating, implementing and driving impactful sustainability strategies and initiatives. Dr. Syafrina will play a pivotal role in driving PPG's sustainability initiatives forward, furthering our mission to make travel better while championing our environmental agenda. https://lnkd.in/gA82sNue #weareppg
Dr. Syafrina Sharif joins PPG as the Global Head of ESG & Sustainability - Plaza Premium Group
https://www.plazapremiumgroup.com
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Did you know we have over 80+ nationalities in Plaza Premium Group (PPG)? Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing diversity, fostering dialogue, and building inclusive communities. It highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development. At PPG, we are proud to have employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds. This diversity enriches our lives, promoting innovation, understanding and mutual respect. We also receive customers from diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnicities, which provide us with greater opportunities to better understand and learn the needs of our customers, and continuously work on enhancing our services and facilities. World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a meaningful cue of the strength we derive from our differences. Let’s join in this celebration and continue to build a world where everyone feels valued and respected. #PlazaPremiumGroup #WeArePPG #WorldDayforCulturalDiversityforDialogueandDevelopment
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Rediscover Your Destination Before Departure Immerse yourself in warm hospitality, local cultures, diverse cuisines, creative expressions, and rich heritage at each location. Join us as we unveil the essence of our locations and the travel experiences of Plaza Premium Lounge, your gateway to your next destination. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes! #Yourdestinatonbeforedeparture #PlazaPremiumLounge #proudlylocal https://lnkd.in/ge8YSaTx
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We are at the HKIA 2024 Career Expo this weekend at HKCEC Hall 1B. Meet our amazing Hong Kong team members at booth D14, take a photo with our exclusive vintage ‘Rolls Royce’ buggy and discover the different and unique airport hospitality opportunities we have on our offer, we are there from 11am-6pm this weekend. See you there! #weareppg
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We are going to Riyadh! PPG is delighted to be a sponsor of #WAGA2024 in Riyadh, one of the most-anticipated events for the aviation industry of the year. Visit us in booth #25, we look forward to meeting you there.
#WAGA2024: 5 days to go. We welcome our platinum & gold sponsors. 💎 Platinum Sponsors: Avolta | Exolum | PPMDC | Plaza Premium Group | Smiths Detection | WAISL Limited 💎 Gold Sponsors: Amadeus | IDEMIA Thank you for partnering with us. With over 600+ delelgates, our Networking Hub is your gateway to connecting, networking, and arranging meetings with delegates, speakers, and exhibitors at #WAGA2024. Get ready to maximise your business opportunities. 💼 Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/dStDjtKW -- 📌𝐀𝐂𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 & 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 / 𝐀𝐂𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧(𝐖𝐀𝐆𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) 🗓️ 21-23 May 2024 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🔗 https://bit.ly/43dYsYj 🙌 Organisers: Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East | ACI World - Airports Council International ✈️ Host: Riyadh Airports #WAGA2024 #ACIAPACMID #VisitSaudiArabia
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Last week, our Founder and CEO, Mr. Song Hoi See, was honored with the“Malaysia-China Outstanding Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum, a special event celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. Presented by H.E. Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali, Governor of Melaka, Tan Sri Majid Khan, Chairman of KSI Strategic Institute APAC, and Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, President of KSI Strategic Institute APAC, the award is a recognition of the impact he has made in the travel industry through his vision, business leadership, and dedication to making travel better and revolutionizing airport experience. Mr. Song founded the world's first independent lounge concept 25 years ago and has since expanded this idea from Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to the rest of the world and expanded into a global airport hospitality in his quest to make travel better.