Lima, Peru Airport Lounge Named Lounge of the Year 2009

Priority Pass, the world's leading independent airport lounge program, announces that its members have rated the SUMAQ VIP Lounge, Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima as the Lounge of the Year 2009.

In the 5 years that Lounge of the Year has been running, this is the first occasion that the global award has been made to an airport lounge outside the USA.

It reflects the excellent facilities and service available at this lounge, and is the result of an annual poll of Priority Pass members throughout the world, who rate the lounges they have visited. Priority Pass members recorded over 16,000 lounge ratings for the 2009 awards, and have more experience than most of the services available at airports.

The SUMAQ VIP lounge belongs to Inversiones Fisa S.A. a Peruvian corporation and was opened in its current format in 2005 after an initial investment of US$1.5m. It offers a wide range of services for travelers, including high-quality business facilities for those who want to work, as well as relaxation rooms with blankets and pillows, shower facilities, and outstanding personalized service

Also prominent among the award-winners in 2009 are four airport lounges that won regional Lounge of the Year awards:
North America: Continental Presidents Club, Terminal E, Houston
Europe: Swiss Lounge, Basel-Mulhouse
Asia-Pacific: HUB Lounge, East Wing, Seoul Incheon
Middle East / Africa: Dilmun Lounge, Bahrain

Commenting on the awards, Jonathan French, Head of Brand at Priority Pass said, "We congratulate all the award-winners. Our members are discerning travelers and most spend more time in airports than they would like, so these accolades are from an impeccable source. Excellent lounges like these help make that time more productive and also gives our members the opportunity to minimise the stress of traveling."

SUMAQ's CEO, Sandra Bravo Goicochea, added, "We are grateful to Priority Pass members for selecting "SUMAQ" as the worldwide Lounge of The Year. I'm pleased to learn that the hard and consistent work of SUMAQ's team is recognized day in and day out by the passengers we assist. Our knowledge of travelers’ needs is what has helped us deliver the right quality of service and remain committed to maintaining and exceeding our standards. We also look forward to extending the SUMAQ quality of service worldwide."