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Wednesday 31 July 2019

The Aruba Tourism Authority honor loyal visitors on the island

PALM BEACH — Recently, Kimberley Richardson of the
Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure to honor
one of Aruba’s loyal and friendly visitors as a Goodwill
Ambassador of Aruba. The Goodwill Ambassador is pre-
sented on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, as a token of
appreciation to the guests who visit Aruba 20 years and
more consecutively.

The honoree was Fran Quirk from USA, visiting the island
for 20 years consecutively!
Mrs. Quirk had a whole support system there with her dur-
ing the honoring ceremony celebrating with her all the
way!

This lovely lady stated that she loves the island very much,
especially for its year-round sunny weather, nice sandy
beaches, delicious variety of foods, and Aruba’s warm
and friendly people that became like family to her.

Ms. Richardson together with the representatives of The
Marriott Ocean Club presented the certificate to the hon-
oree, and also handed over some presents and thanked
her for choosing Aruba as her favorite vacation destina-
tion and as her home away from home.q

Book Your Classified Ad Online Now

ORANJESTAD — As per today Aruba Today offers to
book your classified ad online. You may choose be-
tween text only and adding a picture. On the home
page there will be a separate category under the name
Classifieds. For our readers it is easy to scroll and have
an overview of all offerings, for our advertisers it will be
a perfect way to reach their targeted audience. Most
important is that the prices are very economic. Try it out
to test the result!

Contact us for more information at telephone
+297 582 7800 and ask for Liza Koolman or email her at
news@arubatoday.com.q

2020 Caribbean Aviation Conference will be held on St.Maarten

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert CARIBAVIA is characterized by encouraging in-
ST. MAARTEN — The next, 5th annual, Caribbean teraction between the professionals who pres-
Aviation Meetup conference will again be held ent their case and those in the audience who
on St.Maarten/St.Martin on June 16-18, 2020. not just listen but request a microphone to ask
CARIBAVIA as the event is popularly called, questions or to make comments and sugges-
is the most significant results and solutions ori- tions.
ented communication platform on the subject
of ‘airlift’ in the region. It has gained increased “When we heighten the level of communica-
appreciation by international professionals and tion between all conference participants, we
experts of the aviation, tourism and investment amplify the issues and intensify the exploration
industries. of new ways and means to improve air trans-
portation and the positive impact on econo-
Under consideration is to extend the event to mies and communities of the region,“ continues
a full ‘Aviation Week’, because of the interest Slabbaert. “I’m not interested in sit-and-listen
from other organizations to join-in this week with conferences. We need progress.”
meetings, workshops and sessions.
Airlift is the common denominator of the inter-
“We format and shape the event towards the ests of stakeholders in aviation, tourism, busi-
current needs and the future opportunities in tion of taxi-drones at the conference by one of ness development and investment industries.
the region which is a dynamic process,” ac- the major multinational aircraft manufacturers. It is equally important to government decision
cording to conference chairman and coor- We are not focusing as much on growing num- makers.
dinator Cdr. Bud Slabbaert. “We use foresight bers of participants, but therefore rather on ris- CARIBAVIA tries to bring them all togeth-
and look beyond current situations. One should ing the quality and value of the content of the er for better understanding and increased
not be surprised next year to see a demonstra- presentations.” collaboration.q