Air New Zealand Lounge—Sydney Airport, Sydney
A room with chairs and shelves with bottles of wine.

Travel Gets Hospitable

In a nod to hospitality, airport lounges are offering seamless amenities to put passengers at ease in a secure environment.

By SARAH AMELAR

That heightened hospitality vibe is permeating the entire arc of the traveler’s journey, from airports to destination hotels. Let’s look at how it’s playing out.

Easing the stress of air travel

San Francisco International Airport, or SFO, has been treating ordinary travelers to spatial sequences and amenities designed to bring back a sense of comfort, ease, and fun. Gensler has completed a series of pivotal projects, beginning with its renovation, expansion, and interiors for