Punta Cana Airport Recognized as Highly Commended in the 2025 Priority Pass Excellence Awards

Punta Cana. – The VIP Lounge at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) has been recognized as Highly Commended for the Latin America and Caribbean region in the Lounge of the Year category by the Priority Pass™ Excellence Awards, a leading airport and lounge experience program owned by Collinson International.

The results are based on 781,000 reviews and ratings from program members between March 2024 and March 2025. This year’s awardees set new standards with exceptional services and technological innovations, ensuring an unparalleled travel experience.

The awards comprise three categories: Lounge of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year, celebrating the breadth and capabilities of the global Priority Pass network. Additionally, this year six more winners were revealed in the Pioneer of the Year and Rising Star of the Year categories.

Christopher Evans, CEO of Collinson International, the company that owns Priority Pass, commented: "The Priority Pass Excellence Awards celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our lounge partners, who continuously go above and beyond to make passengers' journeys memorable. As demand for premium travel experiences continues to rise, more and more travelers are turning to airport experiences to elevate their journeys."

He also stated that this growing appetite is a testament to the exceptional partners who are raising the bar in customer service, comfort, and innovation across the airport ecosystem.

Alberto Smith, Landside Operations Director at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), expressed: "It is a true honor for us to be recognized by the Priority Pass Excellence Awards. We constantly seek new ways to deliver excellence and unique travel experiences to our passengers. Our VIP Lounge in Terminal B is a distinctive example of design, airport architecture, and modernity in the region—something we invite all passengers to experience."

About Priority Pass

Priority Pass is the original and leading airport experiences program. We offer travelers access to over 1,700 lounges and travel experiences across 725 airports in 145 countries. Members can enjoy a growing range of premium experiences—from spas to sleep pods and dining options—that make every journey special. Priority Pass is operated by Collinson International, a privately owned global company dedicated to helping the world travel with ease and confidence.

About Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

Inaugurated in 1983, it is the world’s first privately owned international commercial airport, handling 68% of air traffic in the Dominican Republic.

It also holds the highest connectivity in the Caribbean, linking 75 cities and 34 countries through 58 airlines, and is the first airport in the country to reach the milestone of 9 million passengers in movement.

Punta Cana Airport has 33 boarding gates, 38 aircraft parking positions, and 7 VIP lounges. It also has its own Recycling and Incineration Center, where 60% of the waste it generates is recycled.

It has been awarded for eight consecutive years with the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award, granted by the Airports Council International (ACI), as “Best Airport by Size and Region” in the 5 to 15 million passengers per year category in the Caribbean and Latin America, placing it among the best airports in the world based on traveler experience.

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