Archive for January, 2011


Radisson celebrates anniversaries, and 160 years of experience

Monday, January 31st, 2011

The mood was festive and congratulatory, as Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa members of management recognized special anniversaries among staffers.
First year anniversary celebrants included General Manager Rob Smith, Director of Food & Beverage Gerard Coste, and Director of Sales & Marketing Arianne Valentino, who have just concluded their first 12 months at the helm. [...]


Cool Casino pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Betico Croes

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Just recently on Dia di Betico, Cool Casino staged a celebration in honor of the Father of the Aruban Nation. The casino invited Grupo Di Betico, to play on the gaming floor, on the occasion of Aruba’s National Day. Betico, a famous local politician who master-minded the island’s special status within the Dutch Kingdom, was [...]


Hats Off to the Mad Hatter

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Long time Aruba residents, Rosie & Aaron Walisever believe that there is a hat for everyone, and in their just-opened cute store at the Village Mall on Palm Beach they have an incredible number of styles on display, which guarantees that you will find a hat that makes you feel wonderful, there.
The Mad Hatter stocks [...]


The Radisson Names it Top Associates for the Quarter

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

An award luncheon in the Grand Caribbean Ballroom recognized Fernando Giraldo for October, Judith Koeiman for November and Miguel Giraldo for December.
Giraldo, nominated by the entire housekeeping management team was recognized for his cooperative, service with a smile, and his willingness to assist any project and undertake an challenge with great spirit.
Judith, nominated by Armando [...]


Divi Links Hosts First Links Ladies Tournament of the Year

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

The Divine Nine entertained a great number of female golfers for a fun tournament, the first of eleven tournaments planned for 2011. Tabitha Fecunda, Island Marketing & Promotion Manager, The Links at Divi Aruba reports the group teed off at 3pm and congregated at Mulligan’s Golf Bar & Restaurant for a flute of champagne and [...]


The Radisson Recognizes its Managers of the 4th Quarter

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

General Manager Rob Smith and members of his executive-committee welcomed their resort managers and department heads at an elegant cocktail party celebrating the achievements of their nominees for managers of the quarter.
Three special individuals were praised for their exceptional initiatives during the last 3 months of 2010, Fayola Werleman, Angelique Croes and Rufo Ruiz.
Lisa Dammerman [...]


Jessica and Aaron host lovely rehearsal dinner at Amazonia Churrascaria

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Minnesota residents, Jessica & Aaron, entertained  thirty-one wedding guests on the wrap-around tropical terrace of Amazonia Churrascaria for their rehearsal dinner this past weekend.
The love-birds met while they were both working for the same insurance company, more than four and a half years ago, and when Aaron Hatanpa popped the question Jessica whispered Aruba, then [...]


The Casino at the Radisson goes KaChing KaChing

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Over the past Dia di Betico holiday, the Casino at the Radisson paid out a number of major jackpots amounting to thousands of dollars. Among happy casino visitors Mary Ann Mattina, from Bloomfield, New York, a guest of the Marriott Aruba Resort, who collected $1,174; Julie Geisle, from Webster, New York, a guest of the [...]


The Casino at the Radisson Loves Super Saturday

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

The Casino at the Radisson has recently introduced a weekly Saturday Bingo chased by a fun Slots Tournament, organized by Richard Dania and Rachelle Simmons of the promotions department. The Saturday bingo starts at 2pm and features a minimum of $1,300 in prizes. Eight games are played and players are offered a chance to win [...]


Riba Bou, Live, from the Casino at the Radisson

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

A most entertaining variety show was taped just recently at the Casino at the Radisson. The show, ATV’s popular Riba Bou with TV personality and host Ruben Garcia featured a variety of fun interviews, and Miss Aruba Gillain Berry as special invited guest.
The Casino took advantage of the opportunity to also reveal its upcoming slot [...]