Summary:
- Travel Club Lounge debuts at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport, SSP’s first lounge in Thailand, offering premium facilities for international travellers.
- Strategic SSP–TFS partnership combines global expertise with local operational excellence in airport hospitality.
- Lounge features modern design, private work pods, showers, high-speed WiFi, curated dining, and 95-seat capacity across 477sqm.
Travel Club Lounge has officially opened at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), marking the brand’s first location in Thailand. The lounge, which is the result of a strategic partnership between SSP and Travel Food Services Limited (TFS), is SSP’s first lounge venture in Thailand.
Located at Levels 2 and 3, International Airside, Terminal 1 – a five-minute walk from any international departure gate – the 477sqm lounge features 95 seats and operates daily from 05:00 to 01:00. It aims to offer international travellers a refined and comfortable retreat before departure.
“We are delighted to bring the Travel Club Lounge (TCL) brand to Thailand for the first time in collaboration with SSP Thailand,” said Varun Kapur, Managing Director and CEO, Travel Food Services Limited. “Our partnership with SSP combines their global scale and expertise in travel hospitality with the operational capabilities and best practices that TFS has developed across its lounge network. Together, we look forward to delivering a high-quality passenger experience, leveraging the strengths of the TCL brand as travellers pass through Don Mueang International Airport.”
Designed to elevate the journey of the modern traveller, Travel Club Lounge promises to redefine airport hospitality at DMK. The contemporary decor blends elegance with warmth, creating a calm and welcoming experience within the bustling airport environment. A sophisticated palette of blues, natural wood tones and soft lighting sets the tone, while clean lines and modern fixtures create a sleek, professional aesthetic.
Natural materials and textured panels add depth and warmth, complemented by artistic accents and world-map motifs that celebrate global travel. The lounge offers a range of thoughtfully designed spaces, including spacious seating zones with lounge chairs and sofas, private work pods, quiet booths and dedicated dining areas. Facilities include a buffet area, bar, productive work zone, charging stations, Flight Information Display Screens (FIDS), high-speed WiFi, washrooms and shower rooms – making it the only commercial lounge at DMK to offer shower facilities.
The food and beverage offering combines regional authenticity with international appeal. Travellers can enjoy a selection of Asian and international cuisines, with complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, draught beer and house wine. Vegetarian options are also available.
“With its premium facilities, distinctive design and curated dining experience, Travel Club Lounge is set to become a preferred destination for international travellers passing through Don Mueang International Airport,” said Jonathan Robinson, CEO, SSP Asia Pacific. “Its launch builds on the success of our established business in the region. The opening of Travel Club Lounge at Don Mueang, which will draw on SSP’s food service expertise and the considerable experience of TFS in lounge development, marks an exciting milestone for SSP as our first lounge venture in Thailand. As passenger expectations continue to evolve, we see strong opportunity in the premium hospitality segment. This lounge reflects our focus on creating high-quality, commercially strong concepts that resonate with today’s international traveller while strengthening our partnership with TFS in the region.”
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