{"id":25529,"date":"2026-09-18T14:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/?p=25529"},"modified":"2026-09-27T14:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:42:47","slug":"almatar-and-collinson-group-to-deliver-premium-airport-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/almatar-and-collinson-group-to-deliver-premium-airport-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"almatar and Collinson Group to Deliver Premium Airport Experiences for Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/strong> almatar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Collinson Group, the business behind Priority Pass\u2122,&nbsp;have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement, enabling both companies to deliver a broader range of premium travel benefits and enhanced airport experiences giving travellers greater choice, convenience and value throughout their journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the partnership, almatar customers worldwide will be able to access Collinson\u2019s&nbsp;LoungeKey Pass\u2122&nbsp;and&nbsp;SmartDelay\u2122&nbsp;offerings, enhancing their travel experience with airport lounge access and support during flight disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement reflects both companies\u2019 commitment to meeting the evolving needs of travellers by deliverable valuable services thar support a more seamless journey from booking to destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commenting on the partnership,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Hussein Alsaqaf<\/strong><strong>, Travel Experiences Director of almatar, said:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday\u2019s travel experience goes beyond booking flights and hotels. We are always focused on developing services that deliver greater value to our customers across different stages of their journey. Our partnership with Collinson Group reflects this approach by introducing services that enhance our customers\u2019 comfort and add greater value to their travel experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Priyanka Lakhani, SVP of Commercial, EMEA, Collinson, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201calmatar\u2019s recent recognition as the Fastest Growing Online Travel Agency reflects both its ambition and the exceptional momentum within Saudi Arabia\u2019s travel sector. In an increasingly competitive market, travel brands need to differentiate by delivering meaningful value beyond the booking itself. Our research shows that premium airport experiences are particularly important to travellers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Through LoungeKey Pass\u2122 and SmartDelay\u2122, we look forward to helping almatar strengthen its customer proposition with greater comfort, convenience and support throughout the journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership marks an important step in both companies\u2019 efforts to expand access to premium travel services, combining almatar\u2019s strong position in the region with Collinson\u2019s global travel experiences ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia almatar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Collinson Group, the business behind Priority Pass\u2122,&nbsp;have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement, enabling both companies to deliver a broader range of premium travel benefits and enhanced airport experiences giving travellers greater choice, convenience and value throughout their journeys. 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