Plaza Premium Group plans new lounge at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced plans to launch a new Plaza Premium Lounge at New Chitose Airport (CTS), a primary international gateway to Hokkaido. Targeted to open later this year, the lounge will be located airside on the fourth floor of the International Departures area, near Gate 66. Spanning 814 square meters with capacity for over 170 guests, the new lounge extends PPG’s footprint to international travellers departing from Hokkaido. The opening will add to PPG’s Japan operations  which includes the Plaza Premium Lounge at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Nagoya, along with dining and passenger service touchpoints across key hubs. The Plaza Premium Lounge at CTS will feature: Comfortable, ergonomic seating and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi; Specialty à la carte menu items, such as Soup Curry and Hokkaido Soft Serve Ice Cream; A hot buffet selection accompanied by coffee, tea, and soft drinks; Flexible operating hours, currently planned from 07:30 to 21:00 daily (subject to seasonal schedules and final confirmation), Song Hoi See, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PPG, said: “Japan continues to be a key strategic market for PPG as global demand for international travel to the region reaches unprecedented heights, with Japan welcoming over 40 million annual foreign visitors. Hokkaido, with its rich cultural heritage and world-class year-round tourism, is a premier destination for global travellers. We are delighted to partner with New Chitose Airport to extend our signature hospitality to International Departures. Our goal is to transform the airport journey into a seamless, memorable, and relaxing experience for all travellers departing from CTS.” Masaki Yamazaki, President and Representative Director of Hokkaido Airports, said: “This winter, New Chitose Airport will enter a new chapter as an international gateway with the launch of direct flights to North America. At this significant milestone, we are delighted to welcome Plaza Premium Group, a global leader in providing high-quality airport services at major airports around the world, as our new partner. The opening of this lounge represents much more than simply the addition of a new airport facility. We believe it marks an important step forward in New Chitose Airport’s evolution into an airport of choice for travelers from around the world, alongside the continued expansion of our international flight network. Looking ahead, we remain committed to enhancing the overall value of New Chitose Airport as a key gateway connecting Hokkaido with the world, by further strengthening both our air connectivity and the quality of services we provide.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]