Archive for the 'Business' Category


BK Consult wins a Shoco National Award of Excellence, 2011

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Labour, Otmar Oduber, presented Bert Kamsteeg of BK Consult with the island’s SHOCO National Award, as recognition of his efforts in the area of sustainability.
BK Consult is an architectural firm specializing in project realization and management including architectural design and engineering, and it has just completed the construction and [...]


Supervisor of the Year, SHOCO National Award of Tourism 2011 Presented to Jhoanel Caraballo, Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

The Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Labour and the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association presented the Shoco National Tourism Awards of Excellence 2011, this past Friday, at the end of the first Tourism Summit, in a festive gathering at the Renaissance Convention Center.
The gala evening celebrated recognitions of outstanding achievements in tourism, awarding Jhoanel Caraballo, [...]


De Palm Concierges Enjoy an Evening of Gourmet Food at the Sunset Grille

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

The Sunset Grille restaurant at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa showcased its AAA rated 4 Diamond cuisine to the De Palm concierges, who dropped in for an exploration dinner. Chef Lie Kwie and his culinary artist presented the guests with an elegant tasting selection including some of the restaurant’s popular appetizers such as [...]


It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

The Renaissance Mall is proud to show off its contemporary Christmas decorations, with a large fully lit Christmas tree as the focal point of attention in the Mall and a whimsical Christmas gazebo at the Marketplace.
This year’s colors at the Renaissance Mall are silver and white with a touch of gold, while the more traditional [...]


Toys for Boys now open at Sabana Basora

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Almost one year ago Bryan Gietel bought his first remote control helicopter when on vacation in Las Vegas. His imagination was immediately captivated by his new amazing toy, how fun it was to hold, and how easy it was to fly.  The decision to open a store in Aruba carrying Toys for Boyz was made [...]


T.H. Palm and Company Hosts 7th Annual GNO

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Friends and fans of T.H. Palm & Company looked forward with a great sense of anticipation to one of the season’s first parties, Girls Night Out, in its 7th edition this year.
Managing Director Jodi Tobman and the Salamander Group family members welcomed guests to the store, located street-side at Playa Linda Beach Resort, for [...]


Hurry Up, Deposit your Tickets Island Extravaganza Coming to an Exciting End

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Thousands of tickets deposited in the tombolas at the Renaissance Mall and Renaissance Marketplace will be raffled when the eight-week long campaign titled Shop, Dine, Play and Win, will be coming to a happy ending on December 3rd, with the conclusion of Island Extravaganza.
The Mall, The Marketplace, including all shops, all restaurants, the Crystal [...]


Informative and Thoughtful Harold D. Malmberg’s notes from the PFTSA Seminar

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

During the recent PFTSA seminar Harold Malmberg, President and Chairman of the Board of De Palm Tours addressed the forum, congregating for an informative afternoon at the Holiday Inn Sunspree. Malmberg, one of the island’s visionary pioneers and entrepreneurs commented on the Mandatory Pension law which will be coming into effect on January 1st, 2012, [...]


Johnny Walker informs and entertains bar staff on the island

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Romar Trading, distributors of Johnny Walker on the island undertook a giant brand promotion when International Brand Ambassador Arturo Savage was invited to inform and entertain food & beverage specialists here. This week, the Striding Man was featured in back-to-back seminars and tastings taking place at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, as well [...]


The Pension Fund Tourism Sector Seminar Received with Great Enthusiasm

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

The Pension Fund Tourism Sector Aruba offered an informative Pension Seminar on November  18th, 2011, at the Holiday Inn Sunspree, followed by a networking opportunity.
The afternoon featured  a number of speakers, including his Excellency the Prime Minister of Aruba, Mr. Mike Eman, as well as Past President of the FTA, Anselmo Pontilius, tourism pioneer Harold [...]