[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GuestLogix Inc. (TSX:GXI), the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced a 3-year agreement with the world‘s largest independent provider of airport lounge access, Priority Travel Group. Following an extensive trial, the Company’s onboard retailing technology, including PCI-compliant handheld POS devices and GuestPass™ platform, will be deployed across Priority Travel Group's lounge network, to authenticate and manage lounge member access for all its membership programs, including the industry leader, Priority Pass. This agreement allows Priority Travel Group to globally upgrade its lounge access verification technology, which will be used to improve the lounge check-in process for all customers globally.
“In 2014, GuestLogix will be extending its reach to off-board touchpoints via various partnerships and agreements, and this signing with Priority Travel Group will assist us in creating an impactful off-board presence in airport lounges,” said Brett Proud, President & CEO, GuestLogix. “Priority Travel Group is a massive win for GuestLogix, involving the deployment of our technology across their global network of airport VIP lounges - on every single continent. Our enhanced PCI-compliant platform technology will modernize the lounge check-in process for this market leader.”
“The GuestLogix solution will help us to improve the lounge check-in process for our members and customers, which is a key business objective for the Company,” said Steve Pinches, Managing Director, Priority Travel Group. “Our goal is to provide a stress-free experience for our members by providing peaceful lounge environments that negate the typical chaos of being at the airport. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance our customer experience, and based on our evaluation of GuestLogix' solution, our members will soon benefit from a streamlined lounge check-in process.”
Priority Travel Group, a division of the Collinson Group, is a market-leader within the lifestyle benefits and business travel sectors. Having created the concept over twenty years ago with its Priority Pass lounge membership program, it continues to be the largest independent airport lounge access program in the world.
“Our team demonstrated its commitment to earning Priority Travel Group‘s business by developing a customised application to meet their unique set of requirements, and we are thrilled that they have decided to proceed with a global network rollout,” said Ilia Kostov, EVP Global Sales and Product Strategy, GuestLogix. “Our technology will deliver consistency and accuracy throughout Priority Travel Group’s worldwide lounge estate, and we look forward to supporting their initiatives in all corners of the globe.”