JTB lauds Club Kingston on Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Regional Award

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has lauded Club Kingston on being named the Priority Pass Lounge of the Year – Regional Winner for Latin America and the Caribbean. The award, presented by Priority Pass, recognises Club Kingston as the Best Lounge in Latin America and the Caribbean, ahead of more than 350 airport lounges across the region.

Priority Pass is a global lounge membership programme with over 1,800 airport lounges and experiences across 725 airports in more than 145 countries worldwide. With millions of members spanning all regions, the programme gathers extensive feedback through more than 700,000 ratings and surveys annually, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators of airport lounge quality globally.

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, praised the achievement as a significant accomplishment for Jamaica’s tourism and hospitality sector.

“This award is a reflection of Jamaica’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality at every stage of the visitor experience. Club Kingston has demonstrated excellence in service and has created an environment that authentically reflects the warmth and spirit of Jamaica. We commend the entire team on this outstanding achievement and for continuing to elevate Jamaica’s reputation as a premier destination,” said Minister Bartlett.

Speaking at the awards presentation held on Tuesday at Club Kingston, Peter Mullings, Deputy Director of Tourism, Marketing, JTB, noted that the recognition goes far beyond the physical lounge space and highlights the importance of service excellence and people-centred hospitality.

“Club Kingston gets it. In hospitality, success is never just about the space or the systems. It’s about the people. And it’s the people who turn a good facility into a great experience,” Mr Mullings expressed.

He also added that the award is especially meaningful because it comes directly from travellers themselves. “In an industry where travellers have countless choices and very high expectations, Club Kingston has managed to stand out in an extraordinary way, earning this award ahead of more than 350 lounges across the region. The fact that this recognition comes directly from millions of travellers tells us something very important — people are not just passing through Club Kingston, they are remembering the experience.”

Chief Executive Officer of VIP Attractions Limited, Tanya Beckford, welcomed the recognition and thanked travellers for their continued support.

“To be recognised as the Latin America and Caribbean winner for Lounge of the Year in the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards is truly an honour. At Club Kingston, we believe hospitality is about more than providing a beautiful space. It’s about creating a memorable experience. It is about delivering comfort, care, warmth, and a genuine sense of Jamaican hospitality from the moment our guests walk through our doors,” said Beckford.

The lounge serves a wide range of travellers, including business travellers, members of the diaspora, event attendees, foreign officials, and repeat visitors to the island.