Lounge of the Year 2007 - Continental Presidents Club wins for the third year in a row!

May 29, 2007

Priority Pass members selected the winner of the Lounge of the Year 2007 award and once again named Continental Presidents Club the overall winner. This year it was awarded to the Presidents Club at Newark, in Terminal C, near Gate 120.

The high quality facilities, welcoming staff and general ambience were key factors that won the vote of Priority Pass members throughout the world. Once again, the Presidents Club had to compete with over 500 airport lounges in the Priority Pass program, with regional awards being made to outstanding lounges in Zürich (Europe), Singapore (Asia), Dubai (Middle East) and Santiago (South America).

“Awarding Continental Presidents Club on behalf of our members is a privilege,” commented Terry Evans, President of Priority Pass USA, “Our members are frequent, business travellers and simply know when to recognize exceptional service and facilities.”

Janice Foster, Manager, Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs paid tribute to the staff at the lounge, “It is thrilling to receive Lounge of the Year for the 3rd year and our entire Presidents Club team is proud to be recognized for our high standards! Priority Pass members travel the world, and we know what an honor it is to be awarded.”

The complete list of awards is:

Lounge of the Year 2007 - Worldwide:
Continental Presidents Club, Terminal C, Near Gate 120, Newark Liberty International Airport

Lounge of the Year 2007 - Europe:
Lounge Bellevue, Terminal B, Zürich

Lounge of the Year 2007 – Middle East:
DCA Business Class Lounge – International Airport, Dubai

Lounge of the Year 2007 - Asia Pacific:
CIAS Lounge/Skyview Lounge, Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport

Lounge of the Year 2007 - South America:
LAN Salon VIP Neruda, Santiago International Airport

Lounge of the Year 2007 Highly Commended:
Continental Presidents Club, George Bush International Airport, Terminal E, Houston, TX
United Red Carpet Club, San Francisco International Airport, CA
Delta Crown Room, Orlando International, South Terminal
Avianca Sala VIP, Bogotá Eldorado
Holideck Lounge, London Heathrow, Terminal 4 International
Sala VIP Tauromaquia, Madrid Barajas, Terminal 1
Northwest WorldClub, Tokyo International, Passenger Terminal 1 4F
Dilmun Lounge, Bahrain