Pictured: L-R, Chris Hendrick, Manager-Partnerships, Americas, Priority Pass, Jeremy Dalkoff, Vice President of Partnerships- the Americas, Priority Pass, Odette Dyer, Regional Director, JTB, Tanya Beckford, CEO, VIP Attractions Ltd., Peter Mullings, Deputy Director of Tourism, Marketing, JTB, David Hall, Executive Chairman, VIP Attractions Ltd. and Carlos Moleon, Director, VIP Attractions Ltd. at the award ceremony held Tuesday, May 12 at Club Kingston.

KINGSTON; Jamaica; Thursday, May 14, 2026 – 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, recognizes 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-centered 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 travelers 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 travelers for their continued support.

“To be recognized as the Latin America and Caribbean winner for Lounge of the Year in the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards is truly an honor. 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 travelers including business travelers, members of the diaspora, event attendees, foreign officials and repeat visitors to the island.

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ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD  

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions, and accommodations in Jamaica, go to the JTB’s Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.visitjamaica.com/blog/.