Nikki Simmons, Top Salesperson for 2008, also earned a very special additional award, that of the 10th consecutive year champion!
Nikki has successfully worked for the largest timeshare group on Aruba, says Mark Steward, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Divi Resorts, and to be able to achieve and maintain the “#1″ salesperson position for 10 [...]
The Hard Rock Café dignitaries arrived at their home-away-from-home, the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa in great style tucked into the island’s only black, chauffer drive Hummer stretch limousine, with a Harley Davidson motorcycle motorcade escort.
General Manager Gary Jutz and members of his staff welcomed the dignitaries to the resort, and like a good [...]
EQ3, a Canadian lifestyle concept store inspiring the intimate and emotional place we call home, opened at Salina Serca, Thursday. Owner Lynn Maduro entertained a great list of VIPs for the opening including Prime Minister Nelson Oduber escorted by his wife Glenda. A lucky winner from among invited guests won a Crush Chaise in Crimson.
Globally [...]
The Plaza Club on the Radisson’s Aruba Resort Casino & Spa 8th floor hosted an informal ceremony in honor of most important guests who have been coming to Aruba 10 years in a row, a total of 11 times, 10 out of which staying at the Grande Dame, the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa.
Mariane [...]
This past week the atelier of local artist Eefje van der Straten-van Twillert was host to a series of sold-out classes on finepainting in oil, given by visiting Dutch artist, Cobie Sipkema – van Gremberghen.
Cobie is from Almelo, in the Netherlands, and regularly shows her work in her home country, where she [...]
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The popular L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House is offering a new dinner option, nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors who wish to dine early receive great value at the classic downtown dining spot featuring a choice of the most delicious Cream of Vegetables, Caesar Salad or Fried Calamari with Marinara for starters, [...]
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The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a warm and entertaining anniversary celebration at the Renaissance Convention Center marking long term commitments to the island’s tourism industry as expressed by dedicated associates.
Members of management congratulated colleagues working at the Marina Tower and the Ocean Suites for their devotion also recognizing the gaming experts from [...]
The department of Human Resources hosted a delicious lunch party in honor of colleagues who demonstrated an exceptional “Yes, I Can” attitude during the last three months of the year. The luncheon party was beautifully catered by the culinary team, the recent recipient of the 6th consecutive AAA 4-Diamond award.
The gathering praised leadership and [...]
In August, Rosa Maduro was nominated by Food & Beverage Director Rachel Noordermeer as Associate of the Month for her exceptional people skills used in relation to her colleagues and when dealing with restaurant guests.
Rosa, said Rachel, is a fair and firm leader, and one of the backbones of the Food & Beverage department at [...]
Shirley Barrow, General Manager
A native of Aruba, Shirley Barrow was educated in Holland. She then traveled the world including Europe and the USA and worked in the Bahamas and South Africa before returning to her native Caribbean island.
Her diverse background also reflects itself in her choice of careers; Shirley successfully managed international gaming casinos. A [...]
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