Archive for October, 2009


Fantastic Marriott Pink Walk & Fashion Show, supporting the Mary Joan Breast Cancer Foundation

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

During the month of October, the Marriott resort conducted a series of Breast Cancer Awareness activities culminating with a Pink Walk in cooperation with neighboring resorts followed by a spectacular fashion show in the Marriott’s hotel lobby. The initiative to organize a Pink Ribbon event hailed from the Recreation department of the Marriott Aruba Vacation [...]


The Radisson is Getting Ready for Business without Boundaries, SITE IC 2009

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

An increase level of activity was reported this week at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa as the engineering and landscaping department ranks were fortified by members of all other departments for a general early-morning beach & garden clean up. Organized by Director of Operations Rachel Noordermeer the resort prepared for the arrival of [...]


Renaissance launches an inter-island, year-end promotion

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Much excitement followed the announcement of this morning that the sister Renaissance Resorts in Aruba and in Curacao had just launched an inter-island, year-end promotion appropriately called Island Extravaganza, designed to award a fully loaded Ford Mustang convertible on both islands simultaneously, to two lucky winners on the same day, November 28th, 2009.
The Renaissance in [...]


Halloween Madness at Moka’s Perfect Blend

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Shoppers and browsers are invited to refresh and recharge at Moka’s Perfect Blend Coffee Bar, at Paseo Herencia, on Palm Beach.
While you may start your day with one of Moka’s Espresso, Ristreto, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Cafe Latte or any of Moka’s International Coffees, laced with delicious liqueurs, you can also take a midday break with one [...]


A Time for Action, at La Cabana

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club recently started a weight loss program for resort associates aptly titled “Time for Action.”
This program was put together by the Health Club attendants focusing on ways to improve the health of their colleagues. A total of 20 participants signed up for the program, for the duration of 12 weeks, [...]


De Palm Tours hosts the Occidental Grand Aruba

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

A moonlight sailing trip on board the De Palm Pleasure catamaran celebrated the strategic alliance between the Occidental Grand Aruba & de Palm Tours.
With a full moon hanging in the night sky, staff members of both companies enjoyed free-flowing cocktails and the exhilarating experience of sailing past a glittering coastline.
The event was designed to strengthen [...]


Amazonia Churrascaria helps host a press trip

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Amazonia Churrascaria helped ECO Destination Management of Aruba host a Venezuelan Media & Press trip, Sunday to Wednesday this week. The group was accompanied by the ECO DMS Venezuelan representative, Reynaldo Pulido, director of Ithaca Reps, C.A.
Pulido put together an impressive list of media executives, with El Universal, El Nacional & Ocean Drive among them, [...]


Breast Cancer Seminar held in the Grand Caribbean Ballroom

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

A Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment seminar was held at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa as part of the October activities of Koningin Wilhelmina Fonds, the cancer foundation of Aruba.
Dr Daryanani and Dr Wassenaar participated and shared from their experience as part of the program of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (IBCAM)
Koningin [...]


Rob Smith Receives a warm welcome at the Radisson

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Carlson Hotels Vice President of Operations Steve Hedberg, introduced new General Manager Rob Smith to the associates of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa during an informal gathering at the resort’s Grand Caribbean Ballroom.
Smith however required no formal introductions as he has been a resident of Aruba for the past 14 years and a [...]


National Awards of Excellence Bestowed On Supervisor of the Year Rosa Maduro, F&B Supervisor at Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa and Margriet Geerman, Housekeeping Supervisor at The Aruban Resort

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association in collaboration with Digicel presented the national awards of excellence for “Supervisors of the Year” to Rosa Maduro, F&B Supervisor at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa and Margriet Geerman, Housekeeping Supervisor at The Aruban Resort.
Bert Schreuder and Wanda Broeksma of the Digicel Group and Rob Smith, President [...]