Muscat, 12 April 2008: Zahara Travel one of Oman's leading Travel Management Company's entered into a historic tie-up with Plaza Premium Lounge of Hong Kong for operating the departure lounge at Muscat International Airport, bringing together local know-how and international expertise. Plaza Premium Lounge, an internationally acclaimed Airport Lounge Management Company manages and operates more than 30 airport lounges in 10 international airports across the globe.
Emphasizing on the need to enhance the overall ambience & experience at the Airport Mr. George Bellow - CEO, OAMC, said "OAMC is delighted to associate with such leading Omani & international firms. Zahara Travel and Plaza Premium Lounge are industry leaders and we have firm belief in their tremendous potential to deliver high quality amenities to the passengers, which will enhance our standards to an international level."
An excited Mr. Song Hoi See, CEO, Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd mentioned "This joint venture with Zahara Travel will take traveling experience to a new height, meeting customer expectations and showcasing a new dimension to world class airport services."
Mr. Gautam Broota, General Manager, Zahara Travel said "We wish to thank the OAMC for entrusting with us this opportunity. Over the years, the Zahara Group has teamed with top world class organizations such as Axa Insurance, American Express, Avis Rent-a-Car, DHL Worldwide Express to provide the local community with high levels of varied travel related services. We believe in joining hands with Plaza Premium Lounge, we shall deliver an unique lounging experience to the passengers from Oman".
Zahara Airport Services a JV organization between Zahara Travel & Service Bureau LLC & Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd (Hong Kong), recently won the Oman Airports Management Company tender for operating the CIP departure lounge at Muscat International Airport. In the tender heavily bidded by various travel and hospitality firms in the region, Zahara Airport Services was chosen for their innovative commercial and customer service strategy focused on world class products and services.
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About Zahara Travel & Service Bureau:
Zahara since its inception in 1971 has always strongly believed in providing service excellence in the Travel & Tourism industry. In doing so it has won recognition for its efforts, winning several awards from various leading airlines and institutions.
During these years Zahara has been in an association with the world's leading international organizations to bring Oman world class services in each of their specialized fields for over two decades.
Zahara has agreements with DHL Courier Services, Axa Insurance, American Express Travel Services & Avis Rent-a-Car, household names synonymous with international quality services.
About Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd:
Since the first Plaza Premium Lounge opened in Hong Kong International Airport in 1998, it has been almost 10 years that they have established a solid working relationship with respective airport authorities in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Vancouver, Toronto, Hyderabad, etc. In the past 10 years, they have grown from one location in Hong Kong International Airport to 20 locations in 7 international airports currently and the number will increase to more than 30 locations in 10 international airports in 2008.
In fact, the number of new operations is still on the increase. Besides the expansion in existing network, they are invited by the airport authorities in the US, Australia, etc. to operate lounges in their airports.
Their experience, know-how and professionalism enable them to replicate their success in international airports which are innovative and service-oriented.
About Oman Airports Management Company:
Oman Airports Management Co. (OAMC) is a government owned closed stock company responsible for managing, maintaining and operating Muscat & Salalah International Airports. OAMC is also responsible for developing the current terminals of both Airports.
© Press Release 2008
