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Top travel journalists honor Bucuti & Tara founder

EAGLE BEACH — Ewald Biemans, own- winners. His leadership in driving Bucuti
er/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, & Tara to become the first and only
was delighted with a surprise award certified carbon-neutral hotel in the
this week with a 2019 Phoenix Award Caribbean was a highlight during the
from the prestigious Society of Ameri- event.
can Travel Writers (SATW). “In 1969, long before the term 'eco-
tourism' became a buzzword, SATW
Founded in 1955, the esteemed created an award to recognize con-
group’s goal is to inspire travel through servation and preservation efforts
responsible journalism. Its members in- around the world. Fifty years later, the
clude more than 1,000 travel writers, Society's members continue to nomi-
photographers, editors, broadcast/vid- nate individuals, communities, and or-
eo/film producers, bloggers, public re- ganizations that have contributed to a
lations experts and hospitality industry quality travel experience through their
representatives from the United States conservation, preservation, beautifica-
and Canada. tion or environmental efforts. SATW's
Board of Directors is proud to honor this
The Phoenix Award is SATW’s highest year's three outstanding winners,” said
recognition bestowed to individuals, David Swanson, SATW President.
businesses, organizations and commu- “I am overwhelmed and truly grateful
nities who have demonstrated excep- to be honored with the 2019 Phoenix
tional efforts in preserving, conserving, Award from the dedicated profession-
beautifying or protecting the historic, als of the Society of American Travel
cultural and natural resources of an Writers,” shares Ewald Biemans, owner/
area. These tangible results enhance CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. “In
the economic, socio-cultural heritage, particular, I’m thankful to writer Bob
and/or environmental benefits to the Curley who nominated me and has
destination and its value to tourism. long helped share Bucuti’s story and
This year’s honorees were announced that of Aruba with the world.”
Monday, during the SATW Annual Con-
vention in El Paso, Texas. Biemans was To learn more about the resort, visit
the only individual among the three Bucuti.com. q