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Wednesday 1 august 2018

Playa Linda recognizes long history of associate

contributions over its 35 years

ORANJESTAD – The annual mid-year cel- numerous 20-plus year employees, as well
ebration among Playa Linda Beach Resort as several associates who have been with
associates was an all-out affair this year the resort for 30-plus years, among them
with the resort reaching its 35th anniversa- such stand-outs as Alvero Gonzalez (32
ry, and with many associates marking their years), Pearl Baptiste (31), Marlyn Tromp
long history with the popular timeshare. (30) and Adela Orman (30). During the
The dinner and dance party, themed “rus- celebration, the contributions of the re-
tic chic with a touch of coral”, recently sort’s new generation of hospitality pro-
took place in the picturesque environs of fessionals were not overlooked. While ac-
Tierra Del Sol and with the popular band colades were expressed for all associates,
tsunami further enlivening the evening. an Award of Excellence was presented
to Rousanne de Wever who has demon-
Toasts to all associates were led by Gen- strated outstanding input and dedication
eral Manager Peter van Grinsven and in her role with Human Resources.
Director of Operations Sulaika Kelly, with
special remarks provided by Executive The mid-year party has been a staple in
Housekeeper Ingrid Todd, who also marks Playa Linda’s schedule of annual events
her 35th anniversary with the resort this for 16 years, Along with the year-end par-
year. Contributions by the resort’s asso- ty, Playa Linda celebrates its exceptional
ciates has always been key to Playa Lin- associates by providing a mid-year thank
da’s success with members and guests you for year-round efforts. Hospitality has
regularly commenting on the high level of always been a hallmark at the Playa Lin-
customer care and service they encoun- da, and the ongoing dedication to that
ter, often citing particular employees by high standard was particularly on display
name, along with their general comments this year, with the resort able to deliver on
about the beauty and central location of its promise of unforgettable vacation ex-
the Palm Beach-based resort. periences even during recent renovations,
with an upgrade of the lobby completed
Playa Linda is proud of all its hospitality this year, and its suites now undergoing a
professionals, and is especially grateful to full transformation to further improve on
employees whose entire career has been the resort’s unique charm.
devoted to the resort. Playa Linda boasts Continued on Page 14