Willemstad (December 6th , 2017) – The award ceremony of the Stars of the Industry 3rd quarter of 2017 was held at CHATA member Starbucks Curaçao at Mambo Beach Boulevard. During this event, the 3rd quarter employees and supervisors nominated by a variety of CHATA members were recognized and celebrated. All the nominees received a gift provided by Landhuis Chobolobo & Starbucks Curaçao.
Each quarter CHATA focuses on a different personal quality a person has that brings out the best in them while working in the hospitality/tourism industry. The focus of this quarter is Dedication.
According to President & CEO, Mr. Miles Mercera, “Dedication is when you want to stop but keep on going anyway, because finishing the job is more important. Being dedicated is simply a habit that you create by staying focused on your goal. Within the tourism sector this is very important. Often we encounter difficult and unexpected situations and it takes dedication to your job and understanding of the bigger picture to go above and beyond to provide excellent service despite changing and less then favorable circumstances.”
CHATA is proud to share with you the results of the Stars of the Industry for the 3rd Quarter of 2017:
| CHATA Member | Name Employee | Position Employee |
| Atlantis Adventures Curacao | Michaela Kuckelkorn | Tourist Guide |
| Avila Beach Hotel | Charles Merencia | General Service Assistant |
| Blue Bay Golf Course N.V. | Eligio Kirindongo | Head of Mechanic |
| Celebrations! | Jennyfer Vieira | Part Time Wedding & Event Planner Assistant |
| Celebrations! | Nicole Coffie | Part Time Wedding Planner Assistant |
| Hilton Hotel Curaçao | Glenn La Croes | Painter |
| ORCO Bank | Rohwell Regina | Cashier |
| Papagayo Curacao | Jo-Anne Didiez | Reservations Clerk |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Grace Smith | Lead Steward |
| Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort | Ryan Fermina | Food and Beverage Server |
| Santa Barbara Recreation | Raymond Leonora | Golf Cart Attendant |
| Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa, GHL Hotel | Nelfi Jimenez Molina | Stewarding |
| CHATA Member | Name Supervisor | Position Supervisor |
| Atlantis Adventures Curaçao | Enchevar William | Captain Supervisor at the Seaworld Explorer |
| Hilton Curaçao | Lorena Felicia Brown | Shift Leader |
| Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club, GHL Hotel | Francis Hooi | Income Auditor |
| Santa Barbara Recreation | Shariselle Schoop | Pro-Shop Supervisor |
| Papagayo Beach Curaçao | Eldon Ricardo | Maintenance Supervisor Hotel |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Willem Falter | Security Supervisor |
| Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort | Syrenne Alvares | Chef de Partie |
| Blue Bay Hotel b.V. | Shanneree Matthew | Front Office Supervisor |
| Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa, GHL Hotel | Skarlet Paredes Pieters | F&B Supervisor |
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About the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association
Founded in 1967, the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (CHATA), represents the interest of all private parties in the tourism sector. CHATA’s main mission is to deliver a visible, leading and effective (marketing) contribution towards a vibrant and sustainable Curaçao tourism/hospitality product. In cooperation with its many partners in the private and governmental sector it strives to develop Curaçao to meet its full potential.
At present CHATA has over 200 members including, hotels and apartments, airlines, car rentals, restaurants, tour operators and destination management, attractions, the airport, industry and trade development, World Trade Center, advertising and publishing, banking, insurance, training and consultancy, resort development, dive operators, shops and other tourism related businesses.