Swissport’s Aspire Lounges collabs with the british institute of hospitality

 

Aspire Executive Lounges, a rapidly expanding Swiss brand in airport hospitality, has recently partnered with the British Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the premier membership organization for professionals in the hospitality, leisure, and tourism fields worldwide. Aspire Executive Lounges marks the first entry from the airport lounge sector into IoH membership. This collaboration aims to facilitate a fruitful exchange of knowledge and insights: IoH stands to gain from Aspire’s specialized expertise in airport hospitality, while Aspire, in turn, can broaden its professional network within the hotel, catering, and hospitality management school sectors by sharing its extensive experience with IoH members.

“Our vision for Aspire Executive Lounges is clear and simple: We want to deliver a guest experience that is similar to what our guests are used to from their preferred hotels, meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of today’s travelers,” says David Collyer, Global Vice President of Executive Lounges at Swissport International AG. “We strive to deliver an unparalleled experience and set a benchmark that transcends our industry, redefining excellence across the hospitality sector. The Institute of Hospitality is a great network to exchange insights and experiences, and to learn from others in the hospitality sector, which will help us bring our vision to life.”

Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality: “Our aspiration at the Institute of Hospitality has been to develop and grow our membership, the number of countries we operate in, and the number of hospitality sectors represented within our organization. With that in mind, it is a natural partnership for us to welcome Aspire into our family, and to learn from their teams, who serve travelers with passion and dedication. As two organizations with similar values, we look forward to collaborating in promoting high levels of excellence within our profession.”

With over three decades of experience, Aspire Executive Lounges stands as Europe’s foremost brand in airport lounge services. In 2023, Swissport catered to over five million customers globally, across 69 lounges in 20 countries. Recent expansions include new lounges at Toronto City Airport in Canada and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland. Additionally, Aspire Executive Lounges introduced a novel lounge concept in partnership with the prestigious airline alliance oneworld, unveiling the inaugural oneworld branded lounge at Incheon Airport in Seoul, Korea, in December 2023. Swissport International AG, a premier aviation services provider, owns Aspire Executive Lounges, which serves airlines at 286 airports spanning 44 countries across six continents.

Tags: Airport Hospitality, Robert Richardson, British Institute of Hospitality, guest experience, hospitality management, Professional Network, Swiss Brand, David Collyer,  Aspire Executive Lounges, Swissport International AG