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Friday 26 april 2024

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Renaissance Ocean Suites!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- Goodwill Ambassador (20>years
cently had the great pleasure of consecutively visiting Aruba)
recognizing distinguished Visitors Emerald Ambassador (35>years
of Aruba. These Ambassadors were consecutively visiting Aruba)
respectively honored with a certifi-
cate acknowledging their years of The honorees were:
visits, loyalty, and love for the is- Distinguished Visitors
land of Aruba. Mr. Thomas Mattle & Mrs. Laurie
Mattle from the United States.
The honor certification is presented
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism Ms. Marouska Heyliger represent-
as a token of appreciation and to ing the Aruba Tourism Authority,
say “Masha Danki” to guests who and staff members of Renaissance
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 Ocean Suites bestowed the hon-
years or more consecutively. or certification to the honorees, Top reasons for returning to Aruba, • Aruba’s beaches.
presented them with gifts, and provided by the honorees were:
The three honoring levels are as thanked them for choosing Aruba • Aruba`s great weather. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
follows: as their favorite vacation desti- • Aruba`s wonderful food thority, we would like to express our
nation, as their home away from options. sincere gratitude and appreciation
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- home. • Aruba`s activities. to the honoree for his continued
secutively visiting Aruba) • Aruba makes us feel safe. visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

On April 27th, “Ban Caya!” will take place in San Nicolas

In celebration of King’s Day

April 27th. Pastor Hendrikstraat opportunities to purchase deli-
from the small roundabout cious food and drinks. Activities
near Filomena College to St. will run from 4 pm to 8 pm. All
Paulus School will be closed shows will feature talents from
off to host this event. BAN San Nicolas. Bands from San
CAYA 2024 in San Nicolas will Nicolas will also contribute to
be presented by the Brazil the atmosphere, with Groove
Neighborhood Center and Masters and "ATANIRO and
the Lago Heights Neighbor- Band" closing the BAN CAYA
hood Center. KING’S Edition. Filomena Col-
There will be a total of 46 lege has made its grounds
activity and information available for parking.
BARiO UNiCO is a project being in the neighborhood, events yielded positive results points along the entire route,
under CEDE ARUBA that fo- CEDE ARUBA joined forces for the neighborhood in gen- including covered areas at Upon arrival, you can request
cuses on how to reactivate with IBiSA in 2023. eral and the Neighborhood the YMCA and in the Joe an information folder about
and sustain Neighborhood Centers. Laveist Stadium. BAN CAYA the various activities, and an-
Centers and neighborhood Recognizing the need to pro- San Nicolas will offer a wide nouncements will be made
development in Aruba. To vide information, CEDE ARUBA Seeing this positive develop- variety of entertainment, in- throughout the afternoon
help achieve the goals of and IBiSA initiated the "BAN ment, CEDE ARUBA and IBiSA cluding sports, social, cultural, about ongoing events. The
motivating the community CAYA" project in 2023. Noord agreed to continue BAN CAYA artistic, and culinary sections. entire island of Aruba and
to return to Neighborhood was the first district chosen, in 2024 with 4 more editions. For children, there will be a guests are invited to celebrate
Centers, fostering unity, and followed by Paradera/Piedra The first edition will take place kids' corner, health information King's Day at Ban Caya in
promoting health and well- Plat. Two successful BAN CAYA in San Nicolas on Saturday, booths, family games, and San Nicolas!q