(1888PressRelease)
September 16, 2008 - H.E Saud Bin Nasser Al-Shukaily, Secretary General for Taxation, Ministry of Finance and Deputy Chairman, Board of Directors of Oman Airports Management Company SAOC, inaugurated the lounge and cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new lounge facilities. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Mr. Abdul Munim Al Zawawi, Chairman of Zahara Travel Group, Board of Directors of OAMC and Zahara Airport Services, senior officials from the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and OAMC, Airline Managers, Corporate heads and General Managers from the hotel industry in Oman.
The Plaza Premium Lounge is available to all passengers regardless of airline or class of travel. For a small inaugural offer fee, transferring or departing travellers at Muscat International Airport can have unlimited use of all the lounge's facilities while waiting for their flight in luxurious comfort. Focused on high quality service, the new lounge guarantees customers privacy in a relaxed one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Emphasizing on Plaza Premium’s enhancement of the overall ambience & experience at the Airport, Mr. George Bellew, CEO of OAMC, said, “Lounges add convenience to our valued customers’ travel, as they provide a comfortable place for passengers to relax during transfers or before their flight. The Plaza Premium Lounge is operated by Zahara Airport Services and is in tune with passenger expectations and it will welcome walk-in passengers to use the facilities during transfer or while departing. All this will add up to give a new dimension in our endeavour to create the highest standards of customer service at the airport".
Earlier this year, Zahara Travel & Service Bureau won the OAMC tender for operating one of the VIP departure lounges at the Muscat International Airport and entered into a historic tie-up with Plaza Premium Lounge of Hong Kong for operating the departure lounge, bringing together local know-how and international expertise. Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd, internationally acclaimed Lounge Management Company is currently managing and operating 30 airport lounges in 10 international airports across the globe.
“We are excited to bring this proven business concept to the Muscat International Airport. Our partnership with Zahara Travel will enhance a new level of traveling experience at the airport”, exclaimed Mr. Song, CEO of Plaza Premium Lounge Mgt. Ltd.
Mr. Abdul Munim Zawawi, Chairman of Zahara Travel Group stated, “In line with Zahara’s commitment for high standards of services, we have invested in providing the travellers a unique environment with one of the most modern lounge facilities that match top international standards. The lounge gives them the opportunity to spend time working or relaxing between flights in a warm, sophisticated and business friendly environment.”
With a plush and modern interior, the Plaza Premium Lounge is designed to cater to 120 passengers at any one time. The unique facilities at the lounge include a Business Centre with free internet access through four computer terminals, wi-fi, five comfortable ‘napping’ rest areas, a smoking room, two shower rooms and play and entertainment area for children. Other amenities that lend to the lounge’s international standards including enhanced menus for food and beverages with a wide buffet choice of hot and cold meals, an unlimited supply of hot and cold beverages, TV and reading materials.
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year, the Plaza Premium Lounge is manned by friendly, highly trained staff and it now opens its doors to welcome all travellers. For further information, customers can visit the website, www.omanairports.com or contact the Plaza Premium Lounge at 24518198.
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