Swissport International is expanding its airport hospitality brand Aspire Executive Lounges to Morocco.
Under a new license recently awarded by the Moroccan airport authority ONDA for the next ten years, Aspire Executive Lounges will operate eleven lounges at the airports of Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Laayoune, Marrakech, Nador, Oujda, Rabat, and Tangier.
These lounges are scheduled to open starting from April 2025. They will feature market-leading hallmarks from the brand`s new product portfolio and provide travellers a true taste of Morocco: With locally inspired aesthetics, food and beverages, and an ambiance enhanced with Aspire’s international hospitality standards.
David Collyer, Global Senior Vice President of Executive Lounges at Swissport International says: “We’re thrilled to expand our footprint and hospitality services to many airports in Morocco, providing modern, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed spaces that invite every traveller to be our guest, regardless of their airline or travel class.
“Our vision is to bring the essence of a premium hotel experience directly to the airport lounge, translating the hotel guest experience into the airport passenger experience, where comfort and quality meet and exceed today`s travellers’ needs.”
Swissport has been providing aviation ground services in Morocco since 2012.
In addition to its core services, Swissport operates so-called Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at four Moroccan airports, catering to executive aviation customers.
From its Casablanca offices, Swissport also provides Central Load Control for multiple globally operating airlines, as well as centralized support for its global finance and HR organization through the recently established Swissport Business Services unit.
Dirk Goovaerts, CEO of Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa & India, and Global Cargo Chair of Swissport International says: “For over a decade, Swissport has been a key player in Morocco’s aviation sector.
“Our continuous business expansion reflects our commitment to supporting local growth.
“We are excited to also expand our airport hospitality business to Morocco, supporting the position of the country as a leading aviation hub in North Africa.”
