Top Travel Journalists Honor Bucuti & Tara Aruba Resort Founder Source: Aruba News by Visitaruba maandag 28 oktober 2019 17:09 Ewald Biemans, owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, was delighted with a surprise award this week with a 2019 Phoenix Award from the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Founded in 1955, the esteemed group’s goal is to inspire travel through responsible journalism. Its members include more than 1,000 travel writers, photographers, editors, broadcast/video/film producers, bloggers, public relations experts and hospitality industry representatives from the United States and Canada. The Phoenix Award is SATW’s highest recognition bestowed to individuals, businesses, organizations and communities who have demonstrated exceptional efforts in preserving, conserving, beautifying or protecting the historic, cultural and natural resources of an area. These tangible results enhance the economic, socio-cultural heritage, and/or environmental benefits to the destination and its value to tourism. This year’s honorees were announced Monday, during the SATW Annual Convention in El Paso, Texas. Biemans was the only individual among the three winners. His leadership in driving Bucuti & Tara to become the first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel in the Caribbean was a highlight during the event. “In 1969, long before the term ‘eco-tourism’ became a buzzword, SATW created an award to recognize conservation and preservation efforts around the world. Fifty years later, the Society’s members continue to nominate individuals, communities, and organizations that have contributed to a quality travel experience through their conservation, preservation, beautification or environmental efforts. SATW’s Board of Directors is proud to honor this year’s three outstanding winners,â€� said David Swanson, SATW President. “I am overwhelmed and truly grateful to be honored with the 2019 Phoenix Award from the dedicated professionals of the Society of American Travel Writers,â€� shares Ewald Biemans, owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. “In particular, I’m thankful to writer Bob Curley who nominated me and has long helped share Bucuti’s story and that of Aruba with the world.â€� View more information on Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. Article written by Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort |
Grand Opening Wind Creek Seaport Casino Source: Aruba News by Visitaruba donderdag 24 oktober 2019 17:08 After months of preparation and renovation, we are ready to welcome you to a brand new casino where ‘Island meets modern Dutch’; Wind Creek Seaport Casino. The Grand Opening takes place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 10 AM with 12-hours of nonstop fun, music, food, drinks and $20.000 in cash prizes! Grand Opening Nonstop Celebration! We start the celebration at 11 AM with special musical performance by Bambu Band till 2 PM. After Bambu Band we take you to the Caribbean with some steelpan tunes and give you the chance to explore and discover the new Wind Creek Seaport Casino with the latest in new gaming machines and technology, table gaming, lights effects and much more. Starting at 8 PM at the side stage of the Renaissance Marketplace, NFuzion Band will be performing live till 11 PM. More chances to win Join us Saturday, October 26th and be part of this Grand Opening of Wind Creek Seaport Casino. Don’t forget to visit the ‘Player Services’ of Wind Creek Casinos Aruba to sign up and receive your free rewards card and start earning points. Wind Creek Crystal Casino is open 24-hours and Wind Creek Seaport Casino opens at 10 AM thru 4 AM. View more information on Wind Creek Crystal Casino.
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Aruba Makes Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020 Source: Aruba News by Visitaruba dinsdag 22 oktober 2019 14:08 Lonely Planet has just revealed their annual “Best in Travel” lists comprised of 10 top countries, cities, regions, and best value destinations to visit in the next year ahead. The lists include best destinations, journeys and sustainable travel experiences for the year 2020. We are excited to announce that our little happy island of Aruba has made the top countries list, coming in at number four! View Lonely Planet’s full “Best in Travel 2020 Top Countries” list. The reputable travel guide not only mentioned Aruba’s breathtaking, pristine beaches but also the colorful, thriving and culture-filled city of San Nicolas, also known as “Sunrise City”. In addition to the island’s sought out beaches and offered cultural experiences, Aruba’s contribution and action towards renewable energy solutions and sustainability was recognized. As recently, it has been announced by Prime Minister, Evelyn Wever-Croes that Aruba has plans to be a platform for multiple countries to test and demonstrate different sustainable solutions. Discover all you need to know about your travel and stay in Aruba! |
Dominica PM recognises LIAT’s socio-economic impact Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 14:24 By Melanius Alphonse Caribbean News Now associate managing editor melanius@caribbeannewsnow.com ROSEAU, Dominica – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has reiterated Dominica’s commitment to contribute to the “sustainability and sustenanceâ€� of LIAT. This recognition is also significant to the economic impact on Dominica’s housing revolution, citizenship by investment and the tourism industry, together, the most vital components […] |
St Kitts-Nevis authorities deny plan to arrest former prime minister Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 14:20 BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Scores of supporters of the opposition St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) converged outside the private lounge at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport Saturday after word spread that leader of the opposition, Dr Denzil Douglas, would be arrested by police on his return to the Federation. Although the high […] |
Media vital to democracy, says ACM president Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 14:17 By Jermine Abel BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) – One leading regional journalist believes that the media is a vital component in democracy. That view is being expressed by president of the Association of Caribbean Media Workers, Anika Kentish. Kentish in an address that recognised May 3 as World Press Freedom Day suggested that the media […] |
Guaidó ‘considers asking US to intervene’ in Venezuela crisis Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 14:11 CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has said he is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention in the embattled country. He added that he would “evaluate all options” to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Last week he launched a failed attempt to spark a military rebellion and force Maduro out of […] |
A mixed welcome for Trinidad and Tobago’s plan to regularise Venezuelan migrants Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 13:56 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – As Venezuela continues to grapple with its political and socioeconomic crisis, the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is also struggling to manage the resulting influx of Venezuelan migrants. Trinidad lies just north of Venezuela — at the closest point the distance between the two land masses is only 14km […] |
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 13:50 By Gerard Best BRIDGETOWN, Barbados —The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region. “The sophisticated use of technology by highly incentivised criminal organisations has created unprecedented opportunities for transnational crime elements that no one region, country or entity can fight on its own. More inter-regional cooperation and […] |
New opportunities for Caribbean tourism industry discussed at ECLAC meeting Source: Caribbean News Now! Daily Headlines woensdag 08 mei 2019 13:46 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Caribbean countries have taken important steps toward upgrading and diversifying their tourism sector. Efforts have also focused on diversification, with the development of new product niches in areas such as eco and nature tourism, health, sports and culinary tourism, while new opportunities have been sought by penetrating markets in Latin […] |