Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, opened its first lounge in Asia at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Thursday, providing services for its First and Business class passengers.

The lounge features an open layout and offers 750 square meters of space, which can accommodate up to 100 guests, according to the airline alliance.

"As a key strategic hub in Asia, Guangzhou serves as an important gateway for our guests – we are very excited to inaugurate our first lounge in Asia, given the significance of the continent to aviation growth today and in the years to come," said Theo Panagiotoulias, chief executive officer of Star Alliance.

The lounge provides travelers with the flexibility to relax, work or refresh before their flight, all while enjoying a wide range of refreshment options and services tailored to their needs, according to the alliance.

Opening its first branded lounge in Asia at the Guangzhou airport is not only a sign of trust and support for the airport but also an acknowledgment of the status of the airport as an important international hub, according to Qi Yaoming, deputy general manager of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Given its growing importance as a major travel hub in Asia, Star Alliance will open a new branded lounge in the upcoming Terminal 3 of the Guangzhou-based airport.

Ten Star Alliance member airlines operate from Guangzhou, including Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI and Turkish Airlines, offering 774 weekly departures to 50 destinations in 10 countries and regions.