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28 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta
AFTA Office to Establish Itself
in the Center of Oranjestad
MINISTER Geoffrey Wever had the opportunity to visit
and inspect the building currently undergoing renovation on
Oranjestraat (next to the former Inter Bank location). This
monumental building will house the new government depart-
ment, the Aruba Fair Trade Authority (AFTA), whose main
task is to ensure fair competition and consumer protection.
Minister Geoffrey Wever is pleased that AFTA will soon move
to a renovated building on Oranjestraat, in the center of
Oranjestad and near Caya G. F. Betico Croes. During a visit
to the construction site, he noted that the progress is in line
with the plan and hopes that it will be ready for the start of
December this year.
“The renovation is another crucial part of our plan to give
our city center more life and dynamism,” Minister Wever
mentioned. “It’s an important step in our vision to revitalize
the heart of Oranjestad.”
The supervisors in Aruba are motivated
after completing the AHATA bootcamp
THE Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) celebrated
the achievement of 131 supervisors and department heads
who completed a workshop in collaboration with the CHTA
Education Foundation (CHTAEF). Last week, the participants
attended the certification ceremony at La Cabana Beach
Resort.
The workshop, titled “Own Your Supervisory Authority
Responsibly,” took the form of a dynamic 2-day bootcamp.
The group of participants included individuals from various
hotels, as well as restaurants, timeshares, sales, and vaca-
tion rentals. The bootcamp, facilitated by CHTAEF, was
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Minister Wever expresses his gratitude to all the workers
and organizations involved for their efforts and dedication
and looks forward to the positive impact that the project will
have on the local community and economy in the city center.
“The relocation of AFTA to the city center reflects the govern-
ment’s commitment to strengthening sustainable urban
development and stimulating economic growth in the area,”
Minister Wever concluded.
designed to empower individuals in supervisory roles to
carry out their responsibilities as leaders effectively.
The ceremony began with words from Mrs. Tisa LaSorte,
President & CEO of AHATA, who expressed joy at the large
number of participants and pride in their commitment to
excellence in the tourism sector. Mr. Ewald Biemans, owner
of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort and a representative of
CHTAEF, also shared words of motivation and presented the
participants with their certification alongside Mrs. LaSorte.
The evening concluded with remarks from Mrs. Ronella
Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority, congratulating
all participants and highlighting the significant value of their
contributions to our island.
The success of the bootcamp represents another important
achievement for AHATA, reflecting their vision and efforts
to promote a prosperous and responsible tourism industry
for all. The association is committed to contributing to the
sector’s success by continually investing in the development
of its members and our workforce in the hospitality industry.
AHATA extends its gratitude to Eagle Aruba Resort, La
Cabana Beach Resort, and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
for sponsoring the bootcamp.