The team at Aruba Tourism Authority consists of professionals working together to achieve only the best for Aruba. The time and dedication this job demands can be rough sometimes, but the heart and soul this team of employees working in Aruba, USA, Colombia and the Netherlands put into their job, is always carried by the commitment they have towards our island and the most important economic pillar, our tourism.
Aruba Tourism Authority truly appreciates and acknowledges the effort and determination that each and every one of their employees have towards their job. In 2019, A.T.A. started a program namely Hi-Fives/Standing Ovation. The program permits their employees to acknowledge and give merit to their colleagues for different fulfilled actions. The winners are being announced annually at a special event, but due to the protocols of the Covid-19 global pandemic things had to be done differently this year in order to ensure everyone’s well-being.
Last Friday, the day started with a surprise breakfast for all the employees. The celebration continued through Zoom, were Ronella Croes, CEO of ATA, gave a speech in which she gave appraisal to the entire team and he winners were announced.
For 2020 a total of 148 Hi-Fives were registered of which three employees were chosen as winners.
Sjeidy Dijkhoff-Feliciano, received the most votes. She had many positive feedback given by her colleagues. She was surprised by her husband, who brought her flowers in her office and she also received a token of appreciation from Croes
Jonathan Boekhoudt was also one of the winners and received a special recognition. Boekhoudt was out of the office that day and was surprised at his house by his colleagues who brought him back to the office for the celebration.
The third winner was Josette Croes who was also acknowledged for her outstanding effort and dedication throughout the year.
Aruba Tourism Authority is grateful to be able to honor its employees by showing them appreciation and value. This action also has a positive feedback. Due to this action their employees are giving the best of themselves towards their daily duties in doing their utmost to achieve the best for Aruba. Congratulations and a big Thank you goes out to all three outstanding employees of 2020.
