JP Hospitality Launches PAN AM HOTEL: A New Era of Airport Hospitality

JP Hospitality has officially introduced its new international brand, PAN AM HOTEL, signalling a bold reinvention of the airport hotel experience. Inspired by the glamour and optimism of the golden age of air travel, PAN AM HOTEL blends mid-century design aesthetics with contemporary service and functionality, creating a new category that merges lifestyle and travel convenience.

The concept challenges the traditional perception of airport hotels — often seen as convenient but uninspiring. PAN AM HOTEL aims to transform this segment into one defined by quality, comfort, and creativity. Each property will combine timeless design with 24-hour service and flexible spaces that cater to modern travellers’ diverse needs, from short stays and layovers to business meetings and wellness breaks.

“With the launch of PAN AM HOTEL, we are setting a new benchmark in airport hospitality,” said Gebhard Schachermayer, CEO of PNMB Brand GmbH and Managing Partner at JP Hospitality. “Airports deserve hotels that reflect the excitement of travel — not inflated prices and average service. Our goal is to bring innovation and genuine hospitality back to this category.”

Dietmar Ploberger, Brand Development Director of PNMB Brand GmbH and Managing Director at JP Hospitality, added: “Demand for airport accommodation continues to rise, yet guest satisfaction remains low. We saw an opportunity to fill this gap by offering a high-quality product designed around the real needs of travellers.”

The new brand is also strategically significant for JP Hospitality, marking its first step into hotel operations in addition to development and investment. This move positions the company as a fully integrated hospitality platform, capable of managing the entire value chain from project development and rebranding to long-term operation and exit.

The rise of airport business districts and the steady growth in overnight stays have made airport hotels one of the most resilient asset classes in the hospitality sector. PAN AM HOTEL’s model targets this strength, combining strong branding with operational efficiency and a lifestyle appeal that extends beyond traditional transit accommodation. The brand’s framework is also designed to support rebranding opportunities for existing airport hotels, offering owners and investors a path to revitalise assets and increase revenue potential.

The first PAN AM HOTELS are set to open at key European airports in 2028, with a pipeline of properties already under negotiation. Discussions are also underway for projects in major international hubs, underscoring the scalability of the concept and its global growth ambitions.

Founded in 1996 by Dr. Daniel Jelitzka and Reza Akhavan, the JP Immobiliengruppe has delivered over 560 real estate projects in Austria, including major developments in Vienna’s urban core. Through its hospitality arm, JP Hospitality, the group focuses on the development and support of lifestyle hotel concepts that meet modern traveller expectations while offering investors sustainable, long-term value. With PAN AM HOTEL, JP Hospitality now enters a new chapter — one that merges the romance of aviation history with the efficiency and design of contemporary hospitality.