📌The upcoming opening of a Plaza Premium Lounge in Dar es Salaam marks long-term commitment to elevating Tanzania’s aviation, tourism, and travel ecosystem.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated, 360-degree airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions, has officially announced its strategic expansion into Tanzania ahead of its upcoming launch of the country’s first Plaza Premium Lounge at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), Terminal 3 in Dar es Salaam.
To mark this milestone, PPG hosted an executive stakeholder engagement in Dar es Salaam, bringing together key stakeholders across Tanzania’s aviation, tourism, financial, corporate and government sectors. The session focused on establishing collaborative partnerships to support Tanzania’s premium travel infrastructure and passenger experience.
Scheduled to officially open later this month, Plaza Premium Lounge at JNIA Terminal 3 will welcome all travellers with an elevated pre-flight experience that reflects Plaza Premium Group’s award-winning global expertise and thoughtfully integrated local hospitality. Guided by the philosophy of Your Destination Before Departure, the lounge will offer elevated dining and beverage experiences, premium lounge facilities, shower suites, a dedicated prayer room, business amenities and personalised service, creating a seamless and memorable start to every traveller’s journey.
“Tanzania represents one of the most promising aviation and tourism markets in East Africa,” said Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), adding that “Continued investment in infrastructure, growing international connectivity, and a vibrant tourism sector are creating the right conditions for premium airport hospitality. Today’s engagement marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to collaborate with government institutions, airlines, and industry partners to elevate the passenger experience while supporting Tanzania’s broader growth ambitions.”
This expansion directly supports Tanzania’s vision to solidify JNIA as a premier regional hub for international business, trade, and tourism. Operating across more than 600 airports in 150 countries and serving over 30 million passengers annually, PPG brings extensive global operational expertise to the market, seamlessly combining international service standards with authentic local elements to create a refined, destination-inspired journey for every traveller.
About Plaza Premium Group
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) is the global leader in integrated airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, operating the largest network of airport lounges worldwide and offering a 360-degree airport hospitality experience with 14 brands under its portfolio, operating in 150 countries across 600 international and domestic airports and serving 30 million passengers annually. With a mission to Make Travel Better, the group introduced the world’s first independent airport lounge concept in 1998.
Plaza Premium Lounge, Plaza Premium First – award-winning airport lounges, Aerotel – the world’s largest airport transit hotel chain, Refreshhh by Aerotel, ALLWAYS – airport passenger services, airport dining concepts, Smart Traveller – innovative digital experience and rewards platform, and One Travel Experience Ecosystem (OneTECO), the group is at the forefront of transforming airport experiences for the better through innovative and human-led solutions. PPG’s commitment extends beyond its brands, as it also provides lounge management and hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances, and corporations worldwide.
Plaza Premium Group has over 180 accolades, demonstrating its exceptional achievements and commitment to service excellence. Notably, the group has received the prestigious “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025. With a team of over 7,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, and through a continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence, the group is experiencing exponential growth globally.
To learn more: https://www.plazapremiumgroup.com/
