Hong Kong, China, April 3, 2024: The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) and Collinson, the official airport lounge partner for the Hong Kong, China delegation to Paris 2024, signed a partnership agreement on April 2, 2024 at Olympic House.
Collinson will provide the delegation with complimentary access to airport lounges, allowing them to enjoy a better rest and refreshing travel experiences.
Under the agreement, Collinson will be providing one-year complimentary Priority Pass digital memberships - offering complimentary visits to more than 1,500 airport lounges and travel experiences across 145 countries - for the athletes of National Sports Associations (NSAs) under the SF&OC who are attempting to qualify for Paris 2024.
These NSAs include Archery, Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Canoe, Cycling, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Judo, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Windsurfing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis and Triathlon.
Collinson will also provide additional Priority Pass Prestige memberships, with complimentary, unlimited visits to airport lounges for one year, to the Hong Kong, China delegation to Paris 2024.
SF&OC President Timothy Fok said: "We are very thankful to Collinson for their dedication and support towards our athletes who are preparing for their next milestone at Paris 2024. We are confident that the seamless travel experience will help alleviate travel-related fatigue and stress, allowing our athletes to be well rested and be in their best form wherever they travel to compete."
Mr. Todd Handcock, Global Chief Commercial Officer and Asia Pacific President of Collinson, added: "We are extremely proud to partner with SF&OC to support their athletes heading to Paris. As athletes are increasingly required to travel internationally, it often results in travel fatigue and jet lag. By providing them with access to Priority Pass airport lounges and travel experiences globally, we hope that they can enjoy a better rest before their flights and arrive at their destinations feeling more refreshed."
The signing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Edgar Yang, Honorary Secretary General of SF&OC; Dr. Brian Stevenson, Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China delegation to Paris 2024 and Vice President of SF&OC; and Mr. Ian Lee, Managing Director, North Asia, of Collinson.
Judo athletes Lee Kwok Wing and Wong Ka Lee also attended the ceremony to show support.
