Airport Lounge Development's 'The Club at SJC' and 'The Club at ATL' Recognized in the 2015 Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Airport Lounge Development Inc. (ALD), the leading developer and operator of independent shared-use lounges in the U.S., announced today that two of its lounges received recognition in the 2015 Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards. The Club at SJC at San Jose International Airport was named Global Best Attitude & Service from Lounge Staff, and The Club at ATL at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was Highly Commended in the North American Lounge category.

The prestigious Lounge of the Year Awards recognize individual excellence and investment in customer experience within the Priority Pass lounge network. This year, more than 100,000 votes were cast by Priority Pass members, making it the highest volume of votes since the awards began in 2004. Members vote on a set of criteria covering overall lounge quality, including amenities, staff, business facilities and ambience.

"We're delighted that The Club at SJC and The Club at ATL have been recognized in this year's Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards," said Nancy Knipp, Senior Vice President, ALD. "These awards are a testament to our efforts to create exceptional lounge environments and a clear reflection of exactly what frequent travelers expect to experience in a premium, independent airport lounge. Our customer service mission is to deliver a true hotel-like hospitality service to the airport lounge space, and the accolades for both lounges further supports our efforts in this area."

"Once again, the bar has been raised this year with more votes than ever from Priority Pass members," said Terry A Evans, President, The Americas at Priority Pass, part of the Collinson Group "Priority Pass members vote based on a set of criteria. It is so pleasing to see members independently recognize the efforts of our sister company ALD. We commend the ALD team and thank Priority Pass members for taking the time to provide us with lounge ratings."

Knipp adds: "We've grown our lounge portfolio by 200% in the past three years while also maintaining the top-quality service we are known for across all 11 lounges in our network, and we're delighted to have this lauded by Priority Pass members. We're the largest independent shared-use lounge operator in the U.S., and it is fantastic to be recognized by Priority Pass members as also being among the best in the world."

The Club at DFW, ALD's first lounge, which opened in 2006, was Highly Commended in the North American category in the 2011 Lounge of the Year Awards. This is the second year in a row that 'The Club at SJC' has been named Global Best Attitude & Service from Lounge Staff since opening in 2013ALD has been the leading airport lounge developer since 2006, with the opening of its first lounge, The Club at DFW. ALD's lounge network includes:

• The Club at DFW – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
• The Club at LAS – Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, Terminals 1 and 3
• The Club at SJC – Mineta San Jose International Airport
• The Club at ATL – Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• The Club at PHX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
• The Club at CVG – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
• The Club at SEA – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Concourse A and South Satellite
• Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5 – London Heathrow Airport
• The Club at MCO – Orlando International Airport

All clubs offer an all-inclusive, affordable and hospitable airport lounge experience before, during or after the travel journey.

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About Airport Lounge Development Inc.

Operating since 2006, ALD is the U.S. leader in independent shared-use lounges offering an affordable hospitality experience for travelers on any airline and traveling any class of service. ALD specializes in the design, construction, operation, management and marketing of independent shared-use airport lounges. ALD's experienced leadership team is known for delivering a turnkey lounge solution tailored to the airport's needs and supported by an established customer foundation.

ALD is part of the Collinson Group, a global leader in shaping and influencing customer behavior to drive revenue and value for its clients. It offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits, Insurance, and Assistance. The Collinson Group has 25 years' experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 1,800 staff, and managing over 20 million customers.

About Collinson Group

Collinson Group (www.collinsongroup.com) is a global leader in influencing customer behaviour to drive revenue and value for clients. The Group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits, Insurance and Assistance. Collinson Group operates the world's largest independent airport lounge membership program, Priority Pass, as well as ALD, its lounge operating arm.

ABOUT PRIORITY PASS

Launched in 1992, Priority Pass provides frequent travelers with airport lounge access irrespective of their class of travel or airline. Recognised as a premium brand, Priority Pass drives customer acquisition, improves retention and creates brand differentiation for blue chip corporates and clients throughout the financial services, telecoms and hospitality sectors. It offers innovative technology including smartphone apps and digital membership cards which deliver ideal customer experience and robust client accountability.

Priority Pass is a flagship product of the Collinson Group, a global leader in shaping and influencing customer behaviour to drive revenue and value for its clients. The Group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Lifestyle Benefits, Loyalty, Insurance, and Assistance. The Collinson Group has more than 25 years' experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 150 countries, employing over 1,400 staff, managing over 20 million end customers.

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SOURCE Airport Lounge Development Inc.

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