Airport operator daa International has announced a strategic partnership with Plaza Premium Group (PPG) for the management of premium hospitality services at Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This collaboration will see PPG implement its Plaza Premium First standards in Saudi Arabia for the first time.
PPG will manage a range of premium services that include four premium lounges for passengers, five F&B outlets, and seven dining rooms catering to airport staff. In a first for Saudi Arabia, the premium departure lounges will deliver a fully á la carte dining experience for all passengers.
Andrew Tyler-Smith, chief executive officer of RSI, said: “Our partnership with Plaza Premium Group marks an exciting step forward in delivering an elevated airport experience. By combining our expertise in airport management with Plaza Premium Group’s global excellence in hospitality, we are setting a new standard for comfort, service, and innovation. We look forward to welcoming travellers to our premium lounges and dining spaces, where every detail is designed to enhance their journey.”
RSI is developed by Red Sea Global and serves as the primary gateway to The Red Sea destination, which welcomed its first guests in 2023, and now has five hotels open. Situated with-in three hours' flying time of 250 million people and eight hours' flying time for 85% of the world’s population, RSI has been receiving a regular schedule of domestic flights since September 2023. International flights began in April 2024, with a twice-weekly route between The Red Sea and Dubai International.
PPG will manage a range of premium services at the new hub
