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LOCAL Tuesday 3 OcTOber 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Barceló Aruba!

(Oranjestad)—The Aruba Tourism Authority
recently had the great pleasure of recognizing
Distinguished Visitors of Aruba. This couple was
honored with a certification honoring their years
of visits, loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba.

The honor certification is presented on behalf of
the Minister of Tourism as a token of appreciation
and to say “Masha Danki” to guests who
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more
consecutively.

The three honoring levels are as follows:

Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively
visiting Aruba)
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively
visiting Aruba)
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively Aruba Tourism Authority, and staff members continued visits to the “One Happy Island”.
visiting Aruba) of the Barceló bestowed the certificate to the Top reasons for returning to Aruba provided by
honorees, presented them with memorable Mr. Petri & Mrs. Pagliaro were:
The honorees were: gifts, and also thanked them for choosing
Aruba as their best-loved vacation destination, • “Aruba is our favorite island.”
Distinguished Visitors of Aruba and as their home away from home. • Aruba’s warm weather.
Mr. Joseph Petri & Mrs. Maryann Pagliaro from • Aruba’s friendly people.
New Jersey, United States. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we • Aruba’s peacefulness.
would like to express our sincere gratitude • “Aruba is our home away from home.”q
Mr. Jonathan Boekhoudt representing the and appreciation to the honorees for their

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