Willemstad (November 13 ,2019)– The award ceremony of the Stars of the Industry 3rd quarter of 2019 was held at CHATA member Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort. 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 Coca Cola Curacao, Deloitte, Papagayo and The Wine Factory.
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 Friendliness.
According to President & CEO, Mr. Miles Mercera, “Friendliness in the workplace means that you have a positive energy towards your colleagues and your guests. It also means that you are always happy to help those around you. In the tourism industry where our whole business revolves around being hospitable this is an essential trait. We can say with confidence that you the nominees of today are the reason our tourists feel welcomed and at home. They are an example to follow for the whole industry”.
CHATA is proud to share with you the results of the Stars of the Industry for the 3rdquarter of 2019:
| CHATA Member | Name Employee | Position Employee |
| Powerboat Caribbean | Ian Silvanie | Tour Guide |
| Celebrations! | Laura Zarate Brazao | Part time wedding & Event planning assistant |
| Celebrations! | Genesis Fernandes | Part time wedding & Event planning assistant |
| Baoase Luxury Resort | Christian J. Sille | Junior Sous Chef |
| Oasis Coral Estate Beach, Dive & Wellness Resort | Selim Chorfi | Front Office Agent |
| The Royal Sea Aquarium | Edeline Wawoe | Cook From EveryJuan Kantina |
| Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort | Alderich Rijnschot | Engineering – Lead |
| Acoya Curacao Resort Villas and Spa | Yuritee Herman | Reservations Executive |
| Acoya Curacao Resort Villas and Spa | Natasha Ignacio | Bartender |
| Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Marie – Carole Michel Etienne | Housekeeper |
| Van der Valk | Branford Hughes | Runner |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Alexis Jake | Bellman |
| Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Jose Valasquez | Maintenance Attendant |
| Carnaval Casino | Deborah Creque | Dealer |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Jurlaeska Straker | Accounting Clerk |
| Carnaval Casino | Kevin Kwidama | Slot Technician |
| Lionsdive Beach Resort | Shendon Ferero | Beach Attendant |
| Lionsdive Beach Resort | Surandy Windster | Bellboy |
| CHATA Member | Name Manager | Position Employee |
| Dynaf Group | Heidi van Goens | Account Manager |
| Dynaf | Hans van der Gulik | General Manager |
| Carnaval Casino | Sharnesca Lebar | Marketing & Promotion Manager |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Nicole Steg | Purchasing Manager |
| Carnaval Casino | Delia Willems | Assistant Casino Manager |
| CHATA Member | Name Supervisor | Position Supervisor |
| The Sea Aquarium Resort | Farrel Meyer | Food & Bevarage Assistant |
| Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort | Jonathan Joseph | Chef de Parti |
| Acoya Curacao Resort Villas & Spa | Melissa Murray | Front Office Supervisor |
| Van der Valk | Raichelina Arrindell | Service Supervisor |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Curtney Navarro | Engineering Supervisor |
| Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Marlon Willekes | Cost Control & Purchasing |
| Carnaval Casino | Chermaline Mercera | Service Supervisor |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Nicolas Perez | Public Area Supervisor |
| Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino | Sjoerd Wassenaar | Executive Chef |
| Carnaval Casino | Victor de la Cruz | Slot Supervisor |
CHATA also took the opportunity to award certificates of completion to participants who successfully completed a course in English, Spanish and Dutch. CHATA congratulates all participants with this achievement.
For more information please visit our website at www.chata.organd like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CHATACuracao
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.
