Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has officially opened its first Plaza Premium First Lounge in Europe at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport. Located in Terminal 1, the 700-square-metre lounge is designed to accommodate 115 guests. The concept represents a transformative evolution in Plaza Premium Group’s mission to redefine travel and provide discerning travellers with the ultimate blend of personalised hospitality, bespoke dining offerings, curated cocktails, wines and spirits, luxurious spaces and immersive cultural experiences, PPG said.
The official opening was marked by an inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, Mr. Marco Troncone, CEO, Mrs. Marilena Blasi, Chief Commercial Officer and Mr. Andrea Giordano, Chief Infrastructure Officer respectively of Aeroporti di Roma. They were joined by the Group’s senior leadership team, including Mr. Bora İşbulan, Deputy CEO; Mr. Okan Küfeci, Senior Vice President EMEA; and Ms. Analia Marinoff, Vice President Southern Europe. The event gathered PPG’s partners, key stakeholders and media to celebrate this strategic investment in Italy’s primary gateway.
Since debuting in Hong Kong in 2018, Plaza Premium First has grown into a distinguished global concept. Plaza Premium First Lounges are operating in the flagship locations of Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Macau, Vancouver and most recently Phnom Penh.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate this milestone together in Rome today, as we officially open our first Plaza Premium First Lounge in Europe”, said Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group. “This launch reinforces our mission to deliver excellence in airport hospitality through design, service innovation, and cultural authenticity. As today’s travel landscape continually evolves, we remain attuned to the changing expectations of frequent travellers, who now seek greater personalization and refinement at every stage of their journey. The continued success of our award-winning Plaza Premium Lounge in Rome reflects the demand for exceptional hospitality, and introducing Plaza Premium First at Rome Fiumicino Airport further strengthens our shared vision of creating experiences that goes beyond comfort—where thoughtful design, service innovation, and a genuine sense of place come together seamlessly, a proud reflection of our ethos—to make travel better for all.”
“The opening of the new Plaza Premium First Lounge in Europe at our airport reflects Aeroporti di Roma’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the passenger experience, as recognised by our 5-Star Skytrax rating,” said Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma. “Hosting the debut of this premium concept in Europe confirms Fiumicino’s role as a gateway capable of attracting leading global operators. It also strengthens Rome’s positioning as a strategic hub in the global travel network, where service excellence, comfort and local identity come together to offer a high-quality and increasingly personalised airport experience.”
For Editorial Inquiries Contact:
Editor Matt Driskill at matt.driskill@asianaviation.com
For Advertising Inquiries Contact:
Head of Sales Sally Passey at sally@bspmedia.com
