The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great pleasure of recognizing Distinguished Visitors, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Emerald Ambassadors of Aruba—a truly honorable occasion. Each ambassador was presented with certificates, symbolizing 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 visiting Aruba)
The honorees were:
Distinguished Visitor
Mrs. Saveria Bosak from Massachusetts, United States, Mr. Robert Belley & Mrs. Alicia Azulay from Massachusetts, United States and Mr. George & Mrs. Patricia Bohne from New Hampshire, United States.
Goodwill Ambassador
Mr. Adam Bittel from Georgia, United States, Mr. Robert & Mrs. Cynthia Bittel from Georgia, United States, Mr. Wilson & Mrs. Jeanne Craig from Michigan, United States, Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Sandy Robbins from North Carolina, United States and Mr. John & Mrs. Patti Eiffe from North Carolina, United States.
Emerald Ambassadors
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Giovanna Roppatte from New Jersey, United States.
Ms. Marouska Heyliger representing the Aruba Tourism Authority, and members of the Caribbean Palm Village bestowed the honor certifications to the honorees, presented them with gifts, and also thanked them for choosing Aruba as their favorite vacation destination as their home-away-from-home.
Top reasons for returning to Aruba, provided by the honorees were:
Mrs. Bosak:
Aruba’s year-round sunny weather, Aruba’s warm & friendly people, Aruba’s casinos, Aruba’s variety of restaurants to choose from, “To relax!”
The Belley’s:
Aruba’s relaxing vibes, Aruba’s weather, Aruba’s nice sandy beaches and picturesque sunsets, Aruba’s nice friendly people, Aruba’s delicious foods.
The Bohne’s:
Aruba’s beauty, Aruba’s friendly people, Aruba’s safety, Aruba’s warm weather, “The Caribbean Palm Village Resort!”
The Bittel’s:
Aruba’s beauty, Aruba’s warm people, Aruba’s perfect weather, Aruba’s beautiful beaches, “Spending time with family & friends.”
The Craig’s:
“Aruba is very family-oriented,” “Aruba is quiet,” Aruba’s weather, Aruba’s safety, Aruba’s beaches.
The Robbins’:
“The Caribbean Palm Village Resort!” Aruba’s varieties of water activities, Aruba’s weather, Aruba’s people, Aruba’s atmosphere.
The Eiffe’s:
Aruba’s people, Aruba’s safety, Aruba’s weather, Aruba’s food, “The Caribbean Palm Village!”
The Roppatte’s:
Aruba’s beaches, Aruba’s safety, Aruba’s cleanliness, Aruba’s people, Aruba’s warm weather.
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the honorees for their continued visits to the “One Happy Island”.
