The Kyra Lounge – a new-to-market brand developed by Airport Dimensions, SSP, and Travel Food Services (TFS) – has opened at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
Strategically located off HKIA Terminal 1’s central concourse by Gate 23, Kyra Lounge spans 744m2 and accommodates over 150 guests.
Kyra Lounge will be included as part of the Priority Pass network, as well as the LoungeKey network. The lounge is also available to all Hong Kong International Airport traveller through the purchase of entry online or at the lounge.
Developed in collaboration with leading design firm Studio 5 International, the interiors draw inspiration from the daily cycles of the sun and the natural world. Each area of the lounge is designed to offer a variety of energy levels to suit all guests, while the colour scheme, from warm beiges through to dark greens, captures the beauty of sunrise to sunset.
There are dedicated relaxation areas and productivity zones, including a sound-proof booth, and the space showcases artworks from Hong Kong-based collective The Chinese Dictionary.
Meanwhile, the F&B menu by SSP includes classic Chinese congee, Cantonese dim sum like barbecue meat bunds and curry fishballs, as well as Western-inspired dishes such as a hearty baked macaroni cheese, or a light couscous salad
The well-stocked bar offers a full range of premium beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, alongside a cocktail and mocktail menu designed for Kyra. Guests can sample alcohol-based creations such as the “Fragrant Harbour”, inspired by Hong Kong’s landscape and rich history as a trading port, or the “Kowloon Sunrise” mocktail made with ginger syrup as its base.
In a nod to sustainability, solar fins have been installed on the windows to help regulate temperature within the lounge, reducing the need for air conditioning and energy consumption. Additionally, the lounge features a daylight harvesting system, where this “open-loop” lighting control adjusts artificial light intensity based on the availability of natural light, leading to significant energy savings.
Kyra Lounge also incorporates regionally manufactured furniture – reducing the carbon footprint of long-distance transportation – while the statement central bar is made from reclaimed typhoon-damaged wood.
Wing Yeung, general manager, terminal operations, Airport Authority Hong Kong said in a statement: “Passenger traffic at HKIA during the recent peaks has recovered to about 80 per cent of the pre-pandemic level, and is expected to fully recover by the end of this year. As our traffic continues to grow, the opening of Kyra Lounge, with its brand new furnishes and delicate gourmet offerings, would further elevate the travel experience at HKIA and provide more options for our passengers to leisurely unwind, recharge, and prepare for their journeys.”
