Premium Lounge Club Kingston Norman Manley International Airportwas named “Lounge of the Year” for Latin America and the Caribbean by Priority Pass, beating out more than 350 airport lounges across the region, Caribbean Journal said.
This recognition is a notable moment for Jamaica as it continues to rebuild its tourism momentum following Hurricane Melissa.
Priority Pass operates the world’s largest network of airport lounges, offering access to more than 1,800 lounges and travel experiences at 725 airports in 145 countries. The annual awards are based on more than 700,000 member reviews and surveys, making the rankings the most data-driven recognition in the travel industry. This year, travelers put Club Kingston at the top of their local lists.
“This award is very special because it comes directly from the travelers we serve every day,” said Tanya Beckford, CEO of VIP Attractions Limited, which operates Club Kingston and Club Mobay. “To be recognized by passengers around the world in this way is a tremendous honor not only for our team, but also for Jamaica. It reflects the warmth, resilience and excellence that define our people and our tourism product.”
At the awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, Jeremy Dalkoff, Vice President of Partnerships at Priority Pass, said the results reflected the sentiments of true travelers.
“Club Kingston continues to provide an outstanding experience for our members,” said Dalkoff. “What makes these awards especially meaningful is that they are driven by direct feedback from travelers themselves. Receiving the top spot in Latin America and the Caribbean is an incredible achievement and speaks to our team’s commitment to service excellence.”
For Beckford, this award is an opportunity to showcase the destination itself.
“Every guest who walks through our doors gets the opportunity to experience the spirit of Jamaica before they board their flight,” she said. “This award proves that those moments matter.”
This recognition comes as Jamaica works to restore visitor trust, strengthen air connectivity and improve the overall travel experience from arrival to departure.
Club Kingston is the sister lounge of Club Mobay at Sangster International Airport in Jamaica, one of our favorite airport lounges in the Caribbean.
