Willemstad, February 12, 2020 – The award ceremony of the Stars of the Industry 4thquarter of 2019 was held at CHATA member Meat the Fish. During this event, the 4thquarter employees and supervisors nominated by a variety of CHATA members were recognized and celebrated. All the nominees received a gift provided by the JL Penha, CurAloe and Bottles Curaçao.
Every 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. This quarter we focus on how going that extra mile at work, can result in great achievements.
According to President & CEO, Mr. Miles Mercera, “Every quarter, we strive to focus on a different quality a person possesses that is highly valued by their supervisors. We’re shedding light on those employees who go above and beyond to make their customers happy and are willing to make a special effort to get a positive result that benefits their work environment and the hospitality & tourism industry of Curaçao”.
CHATA is proud to share with you the results of the Stars of the Industry for the 4th quarter of 2019:
| CHATA Member | Name Employee | Position Employee |
| Oasis Coral Estate Beach, Dive & Wellness Resort | Sandra Solomon | Housekeeping Employee |
| Avila Beach Hotel | Klaas den Oudsten | Equipment Maintenance Engineer |
| The Blue Curaçao Experience | Xiandro Panneflek | Bartender/Waiter |
| Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino | Richlliene Deluvia | HR Coordinator |
| Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino | Judelka Ilidge | Quality Coordinator |
| Avila Beach Hotel | Chariselle Ignacio | Administrative assistant Kitchen & F&B |
| English Course | Vanesca Martina | English Course Participant |
| LionsDive Beach Resort | Idalina (Martha) Perez Contreras | Gardener |
| Atlantis Adventures Curaçao | Maja Atalita | Guide |
| Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Nelfi Jimenez Molina | Cook Assistant |
| Kura Hulanda Lodge | Shirley Muzo | Housekeeping Employee / Public Area Attendant |
| LionsDive Beach Resort | Kimberley Felida | Sales & Revenue Agent |
| LionsDive Beach Resort | Leoveri Contreras | Maintenance All Round Agent |
| Acoya Curaçao Resort Villas & Spa | Oswald Virginia | Maintenance Employee |
| Securitas | Kennen Elvilia | Professional Security Guard |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Michelangelo Senior | Guest Experience Agent |
| Carnaval Casino | Myron Brands | Dealer 3 Games |
| CHATA Member | Name Supervisor | Position Supervisor |
| CURious 2 DIVE | Kenneth Andersen | Dive Instructor |
| Oasis Coral Estate Beach, Dive & Wellness Resort | Adilen Braafhart | Housekeeping Supervisor |
| Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino | Yerys Kwidama | Housekeeping Supervisor |
| Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino | Gilbert Ramazan | Maintenance Supervisor |
| Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Marlon Willekes | Cost Control & Purchasing Officer |
| Acoya Curaçao Resort, Villas & Spa | Anais Mercera | Spa Supervisor |
| Securitas | Edwards Leito | Operations Supervisor |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Johnny Erasmus | Storeroom & Purchasing Supervisor |
| Carnaval Casino | Victor de la Cruz | Slot Supervisor |
| Carnaval Casino | Marlon Ollivierre | Slot & Data Manager |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Gina Maduro | Housekeeping Manager |
Furthermore, CHATA also took the opportunity to provide and celebrate the participants of the language courses with a certificate for successful completion. CHATA congratulates all participants for their achievement.
For more information please visit our website at www.chata.organd like our Facebook pagewww.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.
