Willemstad (May 13 ,2019) – The award ceremony of the Stars of the Industry 1st quarter of 2019 was held at CHATA member The Blue Curaçao Experience. During this event, the 1st quarter employees and supervisors nominated by a variety of CHATA members were recognized and celebrated. All the nominees received a gift provided by Ananda Resort, Senior & Co, Gallery Alma Blou and Curaloe.
Each quarter CHATA focuses on a different personal quality a person has that brings out the best in them while working in the hospitality/tourism industry. The focus of this quarter is commitment.
According to President & CEO, Mr. Miles Mercera, “We all know that working in such an exciting and fast paced industry such as the Tourism Industry has its fair share of challenges. The employees of this quarter have shown that no matter the obstacles they are committed to the cause of growing and developing our tourism industry. We can always count on you to show up and give your utmost to provide our visitors with a memorable experience and for this we thank you”.
CHATA is proud to share with you the results of the Stars of the Industry for the 1st quarter of 2019:
| CHATA Member | Name Employee | Position Employee |
| Fort Nassau | Elston Martis | Waiter |
| Securitas Antias B.V. | Elmar Leonora | Professional Security Guard |
| Avila Beach Hotel | Shamira Lint | Accounts Payable Clerk |
| FBTT Travel BV | Heliane Maas | Tour Guide |
| Karibe Hulanda B.V. | Kura Hulanda Village & Spa | Francien Henrietta | Storekeeper |
| Carnaval Casino | Kevin Kwidama | Slot Attendant |
| Kontiki Beach Resort | Josefa Dorrant-Herrera | Housekeeper |
| Bahia Apartment & Diving | Deyferli Tielman | Assistant Cook |
| Hilton Curaçao | Richlliene Deluvia | HR Coordinator |
| Kamer van Koophandel | Roseline Zimmerman | Executive Secretary |
| Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort | Albertha Walters | Front Office PBX Telephone Operator |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Nayda Soleana | Management and Catering Sales Assistant |
| Sea Aquarium Park | Ivette Eliza | Education Employee |
| CHATA Member | Name Supervisor | Position Supervisor |
| Bahia Apartments & Diving | Sadira Pieter | Supervisor Bahia Restaurant |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Morgian Matthew | Shift Supervisor – Starbucks |
| Carnaval Casino | Candida Gordon | Cage Supervisor |
| Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Peggy Muzo | Senior Sales Manager |
| Carnaval Casino | Sharnesca Lebar | Marketing & Promotions Manager |
| Kontiki Beach Resort | Mauricio Alejandro Diosa | 1ste Medewerker Restaurant |
| Securitas | Henny Davelaar | Security Supervisor |
| Hilton Curaçao | Harol Oviedo Macea | F&B Shift Leader |
| Baoase Luxury Resort | Michelle Groenenberg | Senior Supervisor Restaurant |
| Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort | Braulio Castillo Taveras | Banquet Supervisor |
| Dolphin Academy Curaçao | Helena Visser | Education Coordinator |
