ON TOP OF THE WORLD
VIP Attractions’ Club Kingston wins coveted Global Lounge of the Year Award from Priority Pass
VIP ATTRACTIONS’ Club Kingston airport lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport has once again been voted Global Lounge of the Year by Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme.
Club Kingston won the coveted Priority Pass Award from a nomination field of more than 1,000 airport lounges across more than 500 cities throughout the world. Based on the results of a review programme completed by thousands of Priority Pass members worldwide, awardees are rated on overall facilities, business centres, food and beverage, seating areas, ambiance of the lounge, quality of service provided by staff, general work ethics, and spaciousness of the lounge. Club Kingston previously won the award in 2014.
David Hall, executive chairman and co-founder of VIP Attractions, noted: “This is one of our proudest moments, where we look at how we have grown over the seven years since we first came up with the concept. Today, we are playing a pivotal role in the industry that is most important to Jamaica – namely, tourism, where we have added a product that the discerning visitor seeks out.”
JAMAICAN TEAM
He continued: “In addition, not only do we now have more than 400 employees, but we have a management team that is 100 per cent Jamaican. We have been fortunate enough to achieve all of this because we have worked so well with incredible partners like the Government, Customs, Immigration, Jamaica Tourist Board, Airports Authority and the airport operator. The team has exceeded all my expectations and I feel so proud of each and every team member.”
Charmaine Franklin, general manager for Club Kingston, noted that this was a huge affirmation of the product.
“We are incredibly proud of our achievements thus far and are always looking for new and creative ways to further enhance the Jamaican experience. Priority Pass has millions of members all around the world so to receive this recognition is an amazing accomplishment.”