Plaza Premium Group’s Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Song elected as ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Representative for the ACI World Business Partner Advisory Board
HONG KONG – 16 June 2026 – Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated 360‑degree airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions, is proud to announce that Jonathan Song, its Chief Commercial Officer, has been elected as the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East regional representative for the ACI World Business Partner (WBP) Advisory Board.
Following a comprehensive regional election process, Jonathan joins the Advisory Board at a time when the aviation industry is centered on synergy and collaboration between airport operators and business providers. Comprising 2,200 airports across 160 countries, the ACI World Business Partner programme is a platform that provides opportunities for companies to connect and engage with ACI’s airport members to collaboratively meet business objectives and operational needs.
Representing the collective interests of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East WBP members, Jonathan will drive initiatives that support regional growth while serving as a transparent liaison between regional boards and ACI World leadership. His focus will be on strengthening cross-regional collaboration, ensuring that regional perspectives are clearly articulated, fairly represented, and effectively integrated into the global programme to create beneficial business opportunities for all members.
With over a decade dedicated to the aviation industry and his current role as Chief Commercial Officer at PPG, Jonathan brings strategic commercial insight and a clear vision of how evolving traveller expectations continue to redefine the future airport experience, offering a wealth of expertise to this prestigious role.
In addition, he has been a member of the Airport Non-Aeronautical Revenues and Activities (ANARA) sub-committee under the ACI World Economics Standing Committee.
“I am honoured to have been elected by my peers to represent the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. The aviation industry is one connected ecosystem; I look forward to fostering more meaningful collaborations and conversations in our industry, working alongside our airport partners to build a more connected, inclusive, and prosperous future for global aviation.” said Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer of Plaza Premium Group.
Congratulating on Jonathan’s election, Stefano Baronci, Director General ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East said, “We are pleased to welcome Jonathan as ACI World Business Partner Advisory Board member. His election reflects the confidence of the region’s World Business Partner community and underscores the vital role that industry partners play in supporting airport development and innovation. We look forward to working closely with Jonathan to strengthen engagement between airports and business partners.
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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.
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