ByALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER
Published:06:12 EDT, 5 May 2026|Updated:06:16 EDT, 5 May 2026
Lounges provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of a hectic airport - often offering a touch of luxury to your journey.
Some take it a step further and aim to create an experience for the traveller, whether that's incorporating local design or including regionally-inspired food and beverages, serving as an extension to the destination.
Priority Pass, an airport lounge programme, has announced the winner of the Lounge of the Year, as well as regional categories, for the Priority Pass Excellence Awards 2026.
The awards are allocated after consideration of over 700,000 member ratings and reviews.
Factors including quality of facilities, customer service, food and beverage selection as well as comfort, ambience and overall member satisfaction are all considered.
Escape Lounges at Portland International Airport was awarded the Global Lounge of the Year
The interior of the lounge blends contemporary design with a strong sense of local identity
Located in the state ofMaine,PortlandInternational sees hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through every month.
Source: Drudge Report
