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CHATA Organizes Get Together for Curacao Culinary Team and Sponsors
June 28 2009
Willemstad, 25 juni 2009- CHATA organized a get togetherfor the Curacao Culinary Team that won silver in Puerto Rico as well as for the local sponors. The Curacao Culinary Team made a good impression at the 2009 Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition in Puerto Rico (June 12-14). Curacao won silver for the Culinary Team and the Spirit of the Competition Award for their positive participation in the competition notwithstanding a late start and a short training period. The Curacao team was made up of young local chefs Misherella Rooi Team Captain (Avila Hotel), Remsley de Jongh (Avila Hotel), Shurandy Carolie (Kura Hulanda Hotel) and Roxien Granviel (Floris Suite Hotel). Bartender Grimiti Martis (Renaissance Hotel) won bronze in the bartender competition. Team coach was Frans Smits, Executive Chef of the Lions Dive & Beach Resort.
CHATA is proud of the young team of cooks that did a great job representing Curacao an thanks especially the sponsors that believed in investing in our future leaders in culinary in Curacao and the world. Gold Sponsors: INSEL AIR ,CHATA, KAMBES and LICORES MADURO also: IFC,Fayad Vegetables , Caribbean Bakery Supplies , Plantage Dani, Brokx Shoes, Academy Hotel, Avila Hotel, Kura Hulanda Hotel and Floris Suite Hotel.
CHATA recognizes 75th Anniversary KLM
June 9 2009
CHATA held its 14th Annual Award Dinner sponsored by Licores Maduro and Jonckheer Advertising and Marketing on June 5 in the Willemstad Room of the Hilton Curacao. President Mrs. Jeanette Bonet welcomed the guests and introduced the CHATA Board for 2009. The board consists of: Hotel directors Jeanette Bonet (Breezes Curacao), Frank Eustatia (Otrobanda Hotel), Irene Ferreira (Trupial Inn), Hans Schellevis (Chogogo Resort), John Toti (Curacao Marriott) and Wibo Wilmink (Hilton Curacao)
Allied member directors Omar vd Dijs (Licores Maduro),
Marin van Eps (Thrifty Car Rental), Edward Heerenveen (Inselair),
Billy Jonckheer (Jonckheer Advertising & Marketing Consultants), and Jeroen Kibbelaar (Impacto).
Jeanette Bonetās remarks were followed by the Award Ceremonies sponsored by Jonckheer Advertising & Marketing Consultants.
Appreciation Awards were presented to Mr. Willem Da Costa Gomes of Amigoe (125th Anniversary), Mr. Amerigo Thode of Chamber of Commerce (125 Anniverary), Mrs. Evita Nita and the Ban Papia Turismo Team represented by Raquel Trinidad, Margie Zoetrum and Dino Daal (Awareness for tourism as priority # 1).
Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the CHATA Industry Award by Mr. Billy Jonckheer and Mrs. Jeanette Bonet to Mr. Wim Iserief of the KLM for the 75th Anniversary of KLM connecting Curacao with the world
The evening was closed by Gino Coelho for his musical accompaniment of the Award Dinner and the Hilton CuraƧao for their splendid hospitality and the outstanding dinner presentation by the Hilton Kitchen Brigade of Executive Chef Mr. Imthias Kader and the Hilton F&B Manager Mr. Marc Geissler .
CHATA would like to thank our main sponsors Jonckheer Advertising & Marketing Consultants and Licores Maduro as well as the sponsors of our door prizes being: Academy Hotel Curacao, American Airlines, Breezes CuraƧao Resort, Hilton Curacao, Punda Quality Shops, Lodge Kura Hulanda, Mundo Bizarro, Restaurant de Gouverneur, Otrobanda hotel, Renaissance Curacao , Thrifty Curacao and United Distributors
CHATA is looking for an Administrative Assistant (M/F).
June 4 2009
CHATA is the private sector organization for the hospitality and tourism industry in CuraƧao and represents the interest of some 25 hotel members and 150 allied members. CHATA is looking as per direct for an Administrative Assistant (m/f) for its Executive Bureau.
Responsibilities:
ā¢ Processing and filing of financial and administrative documentation
ā¢ Contacting, processing and updating of membership
ā¢ Administration of different events
ā¢ General assistance /Receptionist
Requirements:
ā¢ A team player with excellent communication skills
ā¢ Language ability in English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento
ā¢ Out- going personality, dynamic, flexible and hands-on attitude
ā¢ Minimum MBO education level
ā¢ Preferably between 25 and 35 years
ā¢ Candidate must be born in the Netherlands Antilles
CHATA offers a challenging and interesting work environment and remuneration in accordance with the importance of the function.
Applications with a full resume are invited before June 10, 2009 and can be e-mailed to CHATA to the attention of Mrs. Nancy St. Jago
Email: nancy@chata.org
Applications will be handled confidentially.
CHATA Announces Employee & Supervisor 2009
May 15 2009
On May 13 during the āStars of the Industryā Lunch at the Breezes CuraƧao Resort, CHATA announced the Employee and Supervisor of the Year 2009. In his introduction, CHATA Chairman of the Human Resources Committee Mr. Wibo Wilmink recognized our human capital as the most important asset of the hospitality and tourism industry. He stressed the importance of the Train the Trainer program, the Caribcert job improvement and recognition program and the Stars of the Industry recognition program. He referred to the CHATA initiative of the CuraƧao Hospitality Training Foundation and the role CHTF is playing in the re-vitalization of the Apprenticeship program and in the establishment of the Academy Hotel.
CHATA recognized the following nominations:
Employee of the Year
Breezes Hotel Curacao Etienne Lodowica
Hilton Curacao Siro Cijntje
Hotel Kura Hulanda Paulette Porteous
Plaza Hotel Curacao Marluce Martinus
Sunset Waters Marvin Albertus
Royal Sea Aquarium Resort David Antonio Montoya
Supervisor of the Year
Avila Hotel Gimene Pieters
Breezes Hotel Curacao Ruthmila Pines
Hilton Curacao Shanel Henriquez
Plaza Hotel Curacao Dennis van Putten
Sunset Waters Beach Resort Edward Pieternelle
The Sea Aquarium Resort Eumaira Coy Teran
The Election Committee, consisting of Billy Jonckheer (Jonckheer Advertising & Marketing Consultants), Hetty van den Ouweelen (CHTF) and Rudy Eleonora (REMA Consultants) elected as winners:
Etienne Lodowica, Engineering Technician in the Maintenance Department of the Breezes CuraƧao Resort as Employee of the Year 2009.
Gimene Pieters, Sales & Marketing Coordinator in the Sales & Marketing Department of the Avila Hotel as Supervisor of the Year 2009.
Gimene Pieters and Etienne Lodowica will be nominated for CuraƧao at the Caribbean Employee & Supervisor of the Year elections.
The winning Employee and Supervisor of the Year received a return ticket Bonaire from Insel Air and other very attractive prices from Bonaire for the Stars Exchange program between BONHATA and CHATA and a CHATA plaque. All nominees received a Certificate of Nomination a Dolphin Academy gift certificate and 1000 FunMiles on their Funmiles Pro Card
CARIBBEAN HOTEL and TOURISM ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CURAĆAO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
May 15 2009
Nataly St. Jago and Gimene Coretta-Pieters of Avila Hotel To Attend Cornell. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (May 18, 2009) ā Two of CuraƧao finest ā by happenstance both employees of the Avila Hotel ā have been selected as Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) Scholarship recipients. Nataly St. Jago receives a $1,725 scholarship from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, whereas Gimene Pieters received $3,800 through a general CHTAEF scholarship. Both women are headed to Cornell University. Nataly St. Jago will be studying Leading and Motivating in the Real World at Cornell, along side Gimene Coretta-Pieters who will be pursuing her Level A Marketing Management and Direct Marketing degree.
On behalf of the Education Foundation and the CHTA Executive Board, my congratulations to our winners, Nataly St. Jago and Gimene Pieters, said Billy Jonckheer, 5th Vice President of (CHTA) and Vice President of the CuraƧao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) at a press conference announcing the CuraƧao scholars. āHuman Resource development has been a priority for CHATA for many years,ā noted Jonckheer, encouraging āall CHTA member hotels in CuraƧao to follow the example of Avila Hotel and make use of the opportunities the Education Foundation offers for career development and advancement to our future leaders of the industry.ā
CHTA Education Foundation
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Education Foundation (CHTAEF) was established in 1987 as a stand-alone non-profit / tax-exempt organization, through which scholarships and special assistance would be made available for the education of Caribbean hotel industry personnel and students pursuing careers in tourism. As part of its mission, the Education Foundation provides people throughout the Caribbean region with an awareness of the industryās varied career opportunities, as well as technical and professional development. Since 1987, the Education Foundation has awarded over a US$1 million in scholarships and grants to applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to the hotel and tourism industry. For more information, visit www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com and click on EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) aims to facilitate the full potential of the Caribbean hotel and tourism industry by serving members' needs and building partnerships in a socially responsible and sustainable manner. CHTA was founded in 1962; it is the voice of the Caribbean hospitality industry for the development of the region in the highly competitive and sophisticated environment of international tourism. Today, tourism is widely recognized as a pivotal industry in the economy of the region - and CHTA functions as the common denominator for this industry in a region of diverse nationalities, languages and styles, identifying mutual problems and marshalling the resources of the active and allied members to devise solutions. CHTA represents all facets of the hospitality industry with more than 750 member hotels and 525 allied members.
For more information, visit http://www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.
CHATA CALLS TO VOTE FOR SI AT THE MAY 15 REFERENDUM
May 4 2009
On May 15 Curacao will be deciding by Referendum on our future political structure and the consequences of that choice for our social-economic and financial development in Curacao. The outcome of the Referendum will be decisive for the development of Tourism to Curacao. Will the reconstruction of our public finance provide a life-buoy for Curacao in turbulent times of international economic crisis and can we sit out the storm that will hit our open economy in the coming years?
Or will we have to fall back on even more limited financial possibilities to improve our tourism infrastructure as a basic requirement for the successful development of tourism in Curacao? Only a decisive outcome for SI will guarantee a positive social-economic development, good education, good public health, public safety and security, new investments and jobs for our youngsters and a prosperous future for the island and our people.
This will enable tourism to develop to its fullest potential as the #1 priority for economic development, employment and foreign exchange generation for Curacao. A negative NO result will have serious consequences for our social-economic development, the future of tourism in Curacao and job security in our sector.
Therefore CHATA calls on all workers in the hospitality and tourism industry and the Curacao community in general to go vote on May 15 for SI and for TOURISM.
HILTON CURACAO SALES TEAM, NOMINATED AS SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR 2008 OF HILTON AMERICAS
May 3 2009
Willemstad, April 27, 2009 ā We are proud to announce that Hilton Curacao Sales Team, has been chosen as the Sales Team of the Year 2008 of Hilton Americas as recognition for their achievements during the past year. Each year Hilton Corporation rewards their best Sales, Catering and Events Service Professionals through its Circle of Excellence program. To be eligible to receive this prestigious award the individual(s) must have achieved greater than the set annual revenue goal, has followed the required trainings and courses, has a positive performance score and has demonstrated leadership qualities as well as sales excellence. There are two categories for Sales Team of the Year for hotels with 500 rooms and more and for hotels with 499 rooms or less.
The Hilton CuraƧao has experienced an increase in revenue and average rates during the past years thanks to the valuable contribution of its complete Sales & Marketing team.
The Hilton CuraƧao Sales team consists of Karen Felida, Corporate Sales Manager, Ursula Dorothea, Groups Sales coordinator and Maritza Molina, Director of Sales & Marketing.
The Hilton CuraƧao has set a quite unique accomplishment, as not many hotels in HHC have won a prize for two consecutive years.
Last year, Maritza Molina, received the Circle of Excellence Award for the Sales Director of the Year 2007 for Hilton Americas.
The beachfront Hilton CuraƧao, located at the Piscadera Bay, boasts two white sand
beaches and is set on 23 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The hotel offers 196
guestrooms including 12 suites, two wheelchair accessible rooms, and two rooms for
guests with allergies, 34 Executive floor rooms. All rooms feature island or stunning
ocean views, private balconies, satellite television, direct dial telephone, in-room safe, coffee
maker, clock radio, iron and ironing board, and high-speed Internet access in all rooms and
meeting rooms and wireless internet in lobby area and Executive lounge.
Hilton CuraƧao features the ultimate spa experience at the Color of People Spa with ocean view treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and relaxation area .
Additional facilities include, a Gold Palm PADI certified dive center, extensive watersports, a freeform infinity pool, childrenās pool and Kidz Paradise activity center, two restaurants, two bars, weekly managerās cocktail reception, casino, and the first Livingwell Health & Beach Club in the world.
In addition, with over 4,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Hilton CuraƧao is an ideal choice for any event. The hotel offers an array of function and banquet facilities, including a ballroom with capacity for 400. And with a dedicated meeting coordinator and the āHilton Meetings Promise,ā stating that every aspect of the meeting will proceed as contracted or the client does not pay for that portion of the event, all meetings are carried out without a glitch.
For information or reservations at Hilton CuraƧao, a member of Hilton Caribbean and Hilton Worldwide Resorts, visit www.hiltoncaribbean.com/curacao or call (5999) 4625000.
CHTF organizes Petite Curacao Culinary Competition
April 22 2009
The Taste of the Caribbean in 2008 was unfortunately canceled but the good news is that the Taste of the Caribbean will now take place in Puerto Rico from June 12-14, 2009. We are delighted to be part of this Culinary Event and The Curacao Culinary team of 2009 has two vacant positions for chefs.CHATA/CHTF wants to select two local chefs/cooks to travel in June with the team to Puerto Rico. Therefore the CHTF is organizing a Petite Culinary Competition for local cooks on Monday May 4, 2009. Sign up now through chtfapestaartjechata.org before May 3, 2009.
Petite Curacao Culinary Competition 2009 : for local Chefs.
Date : Monday May 4, 2008
Time : from 14.00 ā 19.00 hrs.
Location: The Academy Hotel , Punda
Local chefs have to register by returning the registration form to the CHATA office before May 3, 2009 or email to chtf@chata.org
For more information please contact chtf@chata.org or contact Hetty van den Ouweelen at 465-1005 ( CHATA office) or hetty@chata.org
Rules and regulations Petite Curacao Culinary 2009:
ļ¼ Preparing one (1) main course for 3 plates.
ļ¼ Time : maximum 90 minutes
ļ¼ Bring you own ingredients raw and not prepared ( not cut, not cooked, not broiled and not
pre- portioned). You have to show the judges your skills.
Please do not forget the herbs and spices.
ļ¼ Bring the recipe with purchase calculation ( max Ang. 20,00 per couvert- costing price/kostprijs).
ļ¼ Bring your own knifes and small equipment or utensils.
ļ¼ Academy Hotel will provide the plates and kitchen equipment ( Gas stove, Rational)
3 judges will judge the participants according to the Taste of the Caribbean rules and regulations. Taste, Presentation, hygiene, local ingredients , skills are all part of the judging.
ļ¼ Winners have to be willing to practice 3 x per week in their own free time.
ļ¼ Please have your employer approve your participation ( and no more than 1 cook per CHATA member- or pre-approval from you employer).
HSMAI Curacao Chapter wins 3 prizes at HSMAI Annual Leadership Conference in Washington
April 14 2009
Washington, VA, April 14, 2009: HSMAI Curacao Chapter represented by the chapter Director Steven Damiana and President- Elect Rosann Jansen were awarded with the best Small Chapter in the category of Communications, Customer Interaction Program as well as the category of Websites.
Leaders all over the world were able to resonance the name of Curacao receiving these awards during the Annual HSMAI International Leadership conference April 12-15,2009 entitled ā When the going gets tough, the tough get goingā that saw over 140 leaders from all over the US as well as Caribbean and Central America. More than 140 top industry leaders of the over 30 different chapters present were able to accept the different winners in the categories which were all judged by other international chaptersā Past Presidents. The chapter of the year resulted to be a Medium Chapter namely HSMAI South Florida Chapter.
The Annual Leadership meeting had meetings for the different chapter Managing Directors and other board members and conducted several workshops, trainings and presentations on how to succeed in times of turbulence, characteristics of leaders, personal branding and motivation of volunteers
For information please call 465 1005 or visit www.hsmaicuracao.org or mail to info@hsmaicuracao.org. Come join us!
HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. HSMAIās Americas Region, headquartered in McLean, VA, consists of 38 chapters in three countries. HSMAI's European Region, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, consists of five national chapters in Europe. The Asia Pacific Region is under development. The HSMAI Foundation was established in 1983 to serve as the research and educational arm of HSMAI".In August 2007, CHATA initiated the first Caribbean Chapter in Curacao which now has held several educational events in 2007, won several international awards and has around 40 members. More info about HSMAI Curacao: www.hsmaicuracao.org
CARIBBEAN LEADER: First hotel on Curacao to combine luxury with special needs services
April 8 2009
Official opening of Dolphin Suites Hotel in March 2009: On March 3rd Dolphin Suites Hotel officially opens its doors. Herewith the Caribbean region, Curacao, has a leader: Dolphin Suites is the first Caribbean hotel where design and tropical luxury are combined with facilities and services for people with special needs. The hotel is beautifully decorated and has a swimming pool, but is at the same time fully accessible for wheelchairs. Dolphin Suites offers its guests a Caribbean beach vacation with additional care, offering for example Brucker Bio Feedback therapy (a rehabilitation therapy), child care, 24-hour care or nursing. The hotel is a PSNA project (Project Samenwerking Nederlandse Antillen), a program of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations, which stimulates business initiatives within the Netherlands Antilles.
Carefree vacation for all
āDolphin Suites is a beautiful hotel on a prime location. It focuses on the demands of families with children who visit the island for dolphin assisted therapy at the nearby Curacao Dolphin Therapy & Research Center (CDTC), as well as provides a warm welcome to all other guests, with or without special needsā, Mike Schoon, General Manager of CDTC and one of the founders of Dolphin Suites, emphasizes. āFor us it is important to make sure people can have a carefree vacation and all can enjoy a relaxing tropical stay on Curacao!ā
Care on demand and special services
Dolphin Suites offers its guests care on demand. It is for example possible to get support upon request for daily tasks like washing and getting dressed, but specialized care or renting a beach wheelchair are also among possibilities. Says Schoon:āIt was our main focus to make sure everyone feels welcome and to meet all possible needs and demands of our guests. If this means someone needs a special bed it is possible, but we can also arrange child care for an evening out, or an enjoyable massage.ā
Brucker Biofeedback Center
Within Dolphin Suites the Brucker Biofeedback Center is located: a center for rehabilitation therapy. Brucker Biofeedback is a technique that stimulates the sending of signals between the brain and the body. With the aid of electrodes subtle muscle movements are made visual or audible for the patient.
This helps the patient to optimize and strengthen their body movements. Brucker Biofeedback is meant for people with for example brain damage or damage to the central nervous system.
PSNA Project
The PSNA program, Project Samenwerking Nederlandse Antillen, is a program of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations, which stimulates innovative business projects by providing subsidies. The hotel adds to the development of employment and knowlegde within the field of hospitality. It is an important addition to the hospitality industry with regards to the development of medical tourism to Curacao.
Services
Dolphin Suites is a beautiful and luxurious design hotel that consists of twelve suites (2-5 guests), six rooms (1-3 guests) and a spacious studio (2-3 guests). The accommodations are all equipped with a spacious and adjusted bathroom, a kitchenette or kitchen, extra wide door openings, a sleeping couch, flat screen television, DVD-player and internet connection. Furthermore guests can enjoy the lovely swimming pool, a general tropical garden including the possibility for a BBQ, a library for books and DVDs, various facilities for children and a laundry room.
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For more information (NOT for publication)
For more information you can contact Alette Borger, Hotel Manager Dolphin Suites, tel. 005999- 663 7458, e-mail alette@dolphinsuites-curacao.com
Website: www.dolphinsuites-curacao.com
Graphic material is available upon request
For more information about Brucker Biofeedback therapy you can contact the Biofeedback therapist: Matthias Krieger, tel. 005999 461 9886, e-mail info@bruckerbiofeedbackcuracao.net
