KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Club Kingston has been named “Lounge of the Year” for the Latin America & Caribbean region by Priority Pass, rising above more than 350 airport lounges across the region to earn the title.

The recognition comes at a meaningful moment for Jamaica as the country continues to strengthen and rebuild its tourism momentum following the impacts of Hurricane Melissa. The award not only highlights the quality of Jamaica’s hospitality product, but also reinforces global confidence in the destination and its ability to deliver world-class visitor experiences.

Priority Pass is the world’s leading airport lounge and travel experiences programme, with access to more than 1,800 lounges and experiences across 725 airports in over 145 countries worldwide. Its millions of members regularly rate and review their airport experiences, generating more than 700,000 reviews and surveys annually; making the awards among the most respected and data-driven recognitions in the global travel industry.

This year, travellers from around the world spoke clearly: Club Kingston stood at the top.

“This recognition is incredibly special because it comes directly from the travellers we serve every day,” said Tanya Beckford, the chief executive officer of VIP Attractions Limited, Club Kingston and Club Mobay.

“To be recognised by global passengers in this way is a tremendous honour not only for our team, but for Jamaica. It reflects the warmth, resilience and excellence that define our people and our tourism product,” she said.

At the award presentation on Tuesday, Jeremy Dalkoff, vice president of partnerships at Priority Pass, praised the achievement, noting that the recognition reflects genuine traveller sentiment from across the globe.

“Club Kingston consistently delivers a standout experience for our members,” said Dalkoff. “What makes this award especially significant is that it is driven by direct feedback from travellers themselves. Earning the top spot in the Latin America and Caribbean region is a remarkable accomplishment and speaks volumes about the team’s dedication to service excellence.”

For the Club Kingston team, however, the award represents something even deeper; the opportunity to showcase Jamaica to the world through hospitality.

“Every guest who walks through our doors gets a chance to experience the spirit of Jamaica before they even board their flight,” Beckford added. “This award proves that those moments matter.”

The award arrives at a critical time for the country, as Jamaica continues efforts to drive visitor confidence, strengthen air connectivity and enhance the overall travel experience. The recognition positions Jamaica even more strongly within the competitive Caribbean tourism market and highlights the importance of investing in quality guest experiences from arrival to departure.