Perth Airport’s Aspire Lounge in running to be named world’s best lounge

The announcement came last night at the Asia & Oceania Gala Award Ceremony 2022 held in Vietnam.

Perth Airport Chief Executive Officer Kevin Brown said the Aspire Lounge is an important element of the strategy to rebuild international aviation connections into Perth.

“We are building significant momentum behind our international aviation recovery and the passenger experience is critical to promoting Perth as a regional and global destination,” Mr Brown said.

“The Aspire Lounge provides a cost-effective, high-quality experience for passengers travelling through T1 International, regardless of the airline they’re travelling with.

“International visitors to WA can become great advocates for our tourism industry and our State when they return home.

“The Aspire Lounge, with panoramic views of the airfield and Perth city skyline, leaves them with a relaxed, warm and friendly final farewell as they head home.

“That’s why it was so important for us to work with Aspire to ensure the fit-out really captured a sense of place celebrating our State.

“The lounge features artwork and installations by local artists Michael Haluwana, Barry McGuire and Yondee Shane Hansen, Pilbara stone benches and in a first of its kind, a giant “Captain Quokka” statue, which sits in front of a backdrop of classic Perth Airport aviation imagery.”

“The Aspire Lounge is designed to truly reflect the community and culture of Western Australia and provides a high-quality finish, luxury travel amenities and zones for every type of traveller, including a kid’s zone.

“Pay-per-use lounges are becoming more popular at airports, as they provide passengers, regardless of what air ticket they have, a dedicated space to relax, refresh and recharge before a long flight.

“What makes this award all the more meaningful is that it was against strong competition from premium lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand.

“We’re thrilled that the Aspire Lounge has been named best lounge in Oceania and we believe it’s a worthy nominee for the award for world’s best lounge.”

Background:

• The pay-per-use airport lounge provides comfortable seating, fully accessible shower facilities and baby change, multiple dining and bar options, along with charging stations and a host of other facilities for working, dining or relaxing.
• The food service offers contemporary classics and modern fare utilizing the best locally sourced ingredients.. The bar service includes local beers, regional wines and other beverages.
• Passengers are able to pre-book their lounge tickets online via the Perth Airport website for $66 per or visit with or a walk-up rate of $77.

The World Travel Awards à https://www.worldtravelawards.com/about (World Travel Awards™ was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries)

The regional win culminates in a grand final at the end of the year – date and location still to be announced.

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