Plaza Premium Lounge Officially Debuts in Phnom Penh

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Plaza Premium Lounge Officially Debuts in Phnom Penh The first independent airport lounge in Cambodia is now open to all travellers 11 th January 2016, Phnom Penh Plaza Premium Group and Cambodia Airports jointly celebrated the grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh today. I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Phnom Penh International Airport and Plaza Premium Group today on the official opening of its first passenger lounge here in Phnom Penh. said H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of the Royal Government of Cambodia. Located on the Mezzanine Floor of International Departures at Phnom Penh International Airport, the new Plaza Premium lounge Phnom Penh is a premium facility at the newly expanded airport terminal that offers travellers a tranquil and comfortable environment to relax ahead of their flight. This is our first lounge in Cambodia. We hope our presence will enhance travellers experience at this airport in the wake of booming Cambodia tourism industry in the region. said Mr. Song Hoi-see, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group at the grand opening ceremony today. As the pioneer and industry leader in providing Premium Airport Services, we have a tradition of striving for quality excellence, delivering outstanding customer service to travellers, exceeding their expectation and complementing their pleasant and enjoyable airport experience. he added. Echoed by Mrs Chloé Lapeyre, General Manager of Phnom Penh International Airport, Plaza Premium Group is a market leader and pioneer for airport pay-in lounge operations. We partner with companies whose mindset is excellence. Excellence and with the capacity of delivering it. In that view, our choice of the Plaza Premium Group for operating the airports lounges was inarguably the appropriate one. As the first independent airport lounge in Cambodia, the new Plaza Premium

2 Lounge spans over 15,000 square feet with the capacity of close to 300 seats, bringing brand new experience to all travellers flying out of Phnom Penh International Airport, regardless of their airline or class of travel. This state-of-the-art airport lounge has employed fine timber, polished granite and supreme quality fabric in the design, creating a contemporary, stylish yet homey ambiance for travellers to escape from the airport s hustle and bustle. A captivating photo wall with a collection of vintage pictures of Cambodia is featured at the bar and dining area, reinforcing a sense of place and the reminiscence of this country. Equipped with a private VIP room with a seating capacity of 10 people and 3 shower rooms with a selection of premium amenities, this new lounge provides complimentary Wi-Fi and plenty of electrical outlets for tablets, laptops and mobile phones. It also offers Wellness Spa for a soothing massage and features signature honeycomb seating to provide extra privacy. Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh offers its guests an array of food and beverage options. Apart from a selection of juices, soft drinks, coffee, tea, espresso and cappuccino, a delectable selection of mouth-watering Southeast Asian fare, including signature dishes such as Thai-style coconut and chicken soup noodle and Vietnamese spring rolls filling with prawn or mixed vegetables. Travellers have the option of pre-booking on the website for two or five hours lounge use packages. Prices start at US$35 for 2 hours lounge access including shower and US$50 for five hours. To keep in line with Cambodia Airports upgrading program, Plaza Premium Group will also bring its Cambodia s second airport lounge to Siem Reap International Airport this year. Cambodia received 4.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2014 and around 4.8 million in According to the Minister of Tourism, it is expected that Cambodia will receive from 7.5 to 8 million international arrivals by The new lounge is designed above all to reflect the Plaza Premium brand experience and to offer travellers both tranquility and enjoyment in Phnom Penh International Airport, whether they are embarking on a short trip or starting on a longer journey.

3 Mr. Sean Wong, Chief Financial Officer of Cambodia Airports, Mrs Chloé Lapeyre, General Manager of Phnom Penh International Airport, H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Mr. Song Hoi-see, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, and Ms Jenny Zhang, Group Operations Director of Plaza Premium Group jointly officiated the grand opening ceremony of Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh. Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh welcomes all travellers, regardless of their airline or class of travel.

4 Interior of Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh with photo walls featuring a collection of vintage pictures of Cambodia. -Ends-

5 About Plaza Premium Group Headquartered in Hong Kong, Plaza Premium Group is the pioneer and industry leader in providing Premium Airport Services in over 130 locations of 35 international airports across the world, with a collective goal of enhancing your airport experience. The Group comprises four core airport services, Airport Lounge, Airport Transit Hotel, Airport Meet & Greet Service, and Airport Dining. The Group currently employs over 3,500 staff and serves over 7 million passengers around the world annually. The Group is dedicated to providing quality services and possesses proprietary knowledge in airport hospitality industry. By continuously surpassing travellers expectation, the Group s network is rapidly growing across major international airports around the world. About Plaza Premium Lounge Plaza Premium Lounge, the world s first independent airport lounge, gives travellers a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, a home away from home, by providing a space with top-notch services and facilities for travellers arriving, departing and transiting at major airports including Abu Dhabi, Edmonton, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Vancouver. Comfortable seating, enticing food and beverage selection, showers with amenities, private resting suites, VIP rooms, recharging stations, Wi-Fi, computer workstations are but a few of the services offered to enhance the airport experience. As the first airport lounge network to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification, we are committed to providing consistently quality services and continual improvement for valued customers. By putting into action, the best ideas and practices from across the network and around the world, we focus on innovative and quality products and services. On top of the sublime and opulent independent airport lounges that are in operation, we also manage lounges for leading airlines and alliances including Cathay Pacific Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, United Airlines and SkyTeam. About Cambodia Airports Under a public-private partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, Cambodia Airports holds the concession for the development and management of Cambodia s three international airports serving the capital city of Phnom Penh; Siem Reap, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Complex; and the port city and beach resort of Sihanoukville. The shareholders of Cambodia Airports are France s VINCI Airports (70%) and Muhibbah Masteron Cambodia (30%), a Malaysian-Cambodian joint venture. VINCI Airports, active in the international airport industry, handles the development and operation of 23 airports: 10 in France, 10 in Portugal (including the Lisbon hub with 18 million passengers) and 3 in Cambodia, generating revenues of over 700 million euros in The number of passengers going through Cambodia s international airports totaled 5.7 million in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airports provide nearly 500 regular flights per week, connecting both cities to 30 destinations in Asia and the Gulf region. Their maximum passenger handling capacities are 8 million and 6 million respectively.

6 For more information, please contact: Mr. Edward CHENG Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Plaza Premium Group Tel: Mr. Norinda KHEK Communications & PR Director - Communications Head Office. Phnom Penh International Airport Tel: +855 (0) Ext Norinda.Khek@cambodia-airports.aero