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Getting to Know the Radisson & Aruba

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Carlson Wagonlit Travel president and CEO Hubert Joly, has just arrived on the island for a short visit, as part of his “getting to know you,” orientation. Joly is the first non-family member to run Carlson when he took over the reigns of the company in March 2008, succeeding Marilyn Carlson Nelson, the company co-owner.
Mid 2009, Joly [...]


Time for action sheds dozens of pounds

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

At La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club
Time for action sheds dozens of pounds
Eagle Beach — Three month ago a flyer titled “Time for Action,” advertised an in-house weight loss program, for the duration of 12 weeks, at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club.
A total of 20 participants signed up for the program, making [...]


Radisson conducts a town hall meeting

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A recent general assembly at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa informed and entertained colleagues eager to get an up-to-the-moment business update from members of management.
General Manager Rob Smith talked to the forum about upcoming projects including an all-inclusive program and a just-conceived manager’s cocktail party. Smith went on to describe the future restaurant [...]


William van Ramshorst and his son Liam win the 16th edition of the Plaza Golf tournament

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

William van Ramshorst and his son Liam won the 16th edition of Café the Plaza’s annual golf tournament, at Tierra del Sol. Not only did they defeat 94 competitors, no, they beat a few other father-son combinations in the process. With a strong wind trying to fool the players and a fierce sun brightening up [...]


Three-hundred & eighty years of service celebrated at La Cabana

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Quoting Abraham Lincoln, “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years,” General Manager Joe Najjar opened the festive Anniversary Celebration at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club.
In total five individuals were presented with a certificates and a jewelry box, commemorating their 5th anniversary at [...]


Associates benefit from relaxing back massages at La Cabana

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Once a week associates of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club are invited to sign up for a back massage opportunity. The services of professional therapists are made available via a sign up sheet, as a benefit, for simply working at the progressive property.
Members of Housekeeping and members of the Food & Beverage department love [...]


Divi Sport Week brings Divi Family Members Together

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Working for the same company does not necessarily imply that employees see each other often, thus the Sport Week of Divi Resorts which was designed to bring members of the Divi Family together in an inter-company fun and relaxing atmosphere. Sport week November 14th to 19th featured a variety of activities including board games, bowling, [...]


Honor lunch at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Outstanding performers for July & August were highly-praised at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, at a festive lunch hosted by the resort’s AAA four-diamond rated restaurant, the Sunset Grille.
Hotelier Rob Smith who just recently joined the resort as its General Manager expressed his profound gratitude to those whose stellar performance earned them a [...]


ECO DMS partners with the Hyatt Regency to present Authentic Island Chic

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Delegates of SITE International Conference 09 were invited to party under the stars on the beach at the Hyatt Regency at a mega-event conceived by the creative team of ECO DMS and the resort general manager, Susan Santiago.
Wichita Villacres, President & CEO of ECO DMS reports the evening was created as an exclusive Hyatt Regency [...]


During a rooftop cocktail reception in honor of SITE IC 09 Diane DiMaggio awards the 8th Pinnacle Award to the Radisson

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

“Successful Meetings” publications delivered the 8th Pinnacle Award to General Manager Rob Smith at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa who accepted the plaque, he explained, on behalf of his staff and managers.
The Outstanding Meeting Facility award is given to hotels around the world based on comfortable rooms, thoughtful amenities and attentive service which [...]