CHATA
Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association
- GEORGE STANFIELD NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF HILTON CURAÇAO
- CURAÇAO’S “BOYS OF SUMMER” DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES IN NEW YORK CITY "Film Tells Inspirational Story of Curaçao’s Little League Baseball Giants"
- CHATA recognizes Eduardo de Veer
- Hotel Occupancies May 2010
- Billy Jonckheer re-elected 5th Vice President CHTA
- KURA HULANDA EARNS AAA FOUR DIAMOND AWARD
- The Curacao Culinary Team for 2010 is known.
- Kura Hulanda Resorts Expands Executive Staff
- Curaçao Culinary 2010 Finalists
- CHATA Congratulates member: ArkeFly’s Fifth anniversary!
- CHATA Hotel Occupancies April 2010
- CURAÇAO’S BAOASE NAMED TO 2010 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER HOT LIST
- CARIBBEAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES DISCUSSCHALLENGES RESULTING FROM RECESSION, SLASHED BUDGETS;TO WORK TOGETHER TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE
- Certificate award ceremony of the SEI program ‘HORECA training Jobseekers’ at the Academy Hotel Curaçao.
- CHATA Occupancies Q1- 2010
- Career fair winner award ceremony at the Academy Hotel Curacao
- Environment Breakfast on April 15, 2010- Sign up now!
- Hotel Occupancies January 2010
- Seminar: Food and Beverage Marketing in Recession Times
- CHATA Honors Q4 Stars of the Industry 2009
- CURACAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HIGHLY COMMENDED AT ROUTES AMERICAS AIRPORT MARKETING AWARD
- Academy Hotel Curacao presents students with certificate for successful completion of their internships
- TOURISM EXECUTIVE BRIEF CARIBBEAN
- Curacao Chapter receives 2 awards at Annual HSMAI Leadership
- CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION FORECASTS GROWTH IN 2010
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Curaçao invites everyone to dance to the beat of Tumba, be a part of energetic, colorful street parades and enjoy the best of the island’s cuisine and culture as we celebrate Carnival...
Willemstad, Curaçao - February 4, 2010 – It’s Carnival! Curaçao’s biggest festival, Carnival, blasts off this month bringing dance, costumes, food and entertainment to the entire island. Carnival events kicked into full gear on February 2nd and builds to a pinnacle with the Grand Carnival Parade or “Gran Marcha” on February 14; the festival concludes with the Grand Farewell Parade on February 16th.
Thousands of spectators line up along the road to witness an impressive array of multi-costumed groups dancing to the beat of Tumba, an Afro-Caribbean-Latin music hybrid that is the island’s official Carnival music. It also serves as the background beat for musical competitions held around the island.
“Carnival combines multiple ethnic traditions and is a pure celebration of our culture,” says Brenda Benjamin, Director of Marketing, Curaçao Tourist Board. “Curaçao’s unique blend of ethnicities, religions and cultural traditions really do come together in a burst of color, imagination, light, sound and energy during Carnival. It’s one of the best times of the year to be here.”
The Curaçao Carnival festival season actually begins in early January with the election of the adult and teen Carnival Queen, Prince and Pancho in talent competitions. What follows are days of “jump-ins” (indoor parties) and “jump-ups” (outdoor parties), including the four day Tumba music festival where bands vie to have their song chosen as the official parade anthem.
Those who attend Carnival will get to see the result of secret meetings between Carnival groups who use that time to finalize their choice of elaborate costumes for the Grand Parade and decide on team names like “T’aki Tin”, “VaVaVoom”, “Globo group”, Cashé group and “Crazy Diamonds.” Carnival teams show off their dazzling costumes as they travel the Parade Route vying for the honor of best dressed. The grand finale of Carnival literally explodes as King Momo—a giant effigy stuffed with fireworks—is ritually set aflame after dark.
To learn more about Carnival, visit, www.CuracaoCarnival.info, and for more information about Curaçao or to receive a free destination DVD call 1-800-328-7222, or visit Curacao.com.
About Curaçao
Selected as one of the top 10 Destinations for 2010 by Bing.com, Curaçao – a UNESCO World Heritage site - boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture that welcomes visitors to this unique island paradise. With its pristine dive sites, secluded beaches, championship golf and rich local cuisine, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone – from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curaçao.com and to request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.
Media Contact:
Deb Duray
Hill & Knowlton NY
(212) 885-0300
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Willemstad, Curaçao - February 4, 2010 – It’s Carnival! Curaçao’s biggest festival, Carnival, blasts off this month bringing dance, costumes, food and entertainment to the entire island. Carnival events kicked into full gear on February 2nd and builds to a pinnacle with the Grand Carnival Parade or “Gran Marcha” on February 14; the festival concludes with the Grand Farewell Parade on February 16th.
Thousands of spectators line up along the road to witness an impressive array of multi-costumed groups dancing to the beat of Tumba, an Afro-Caribbean-Latin music hybrid that is the island’s official Carnival music. It also serves as the background beat for musical competitions held around the island.
“Carnival combines multiple ethnic traditions and is a pure celebration of our culture,” says Brenda Benjamin, Director of Marketing, Curaçao Tourist Board. “Curaçao’s unique blend of ethnicities, religions and cultural traditions really do come together in a burst of color, imagination, light, sound and energy during Carnival. It’s one of the best times of the year to be here.”
The Curaçao Carnival festival season actually begins in early January with the election of the adult and teen Carnival Queen, Prince and Pancho in talent competitions. What follows are days of “jump-ins” (indoor parties) and “jump-ups” (outdoor parties), including the four day Tumba music festival where bands vie to have their song chosen as the official parade anthem.
Those who attend Carnival will get to see the result of secret meetings between Carnival groups who use that time to finalize their choice of elaborate costumes for the Grand Parade and decide on team names like “T’aki Tin”, “VaVaVoom”, “Globo group”, Cashé group and “Crazy Diamonds.” Carnival teams show off their dazzling costumes as they travel the Parade Route vying for the honor of best dressed. The grand finale of Carnival literally explodes as King Momo—a giant effigy stuffed with fireworks—is ritually set aflame after dark.
To learn more about Carnival, visit, www.CuracaoCarnival.info, and for more information about Curaçao or to receive a free destination DVD call 1-800-328-7222, or visit Curacao.com.
About Curaçao
Selected as one of the top 10 Destinations for 2010 by Bing.com, Curaçao – a UNESCO World Heritage site - boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture that welcomes visitors to this unique island paradise. With its pristine dive sites, secluded beaches, championship golf and rich local cuisine, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone – from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curaçao.com and to request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.
Media Contact:
Deb Duray
Hill & Knowlton NY
(212) 885-0300
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
