Understanding that travel has become more difficult for U.S. travelers in this tough economy, Curacao is putting “vacations” back into reach. The island is launching its high profile awareness building campaign on March 16th via the dedicated website, www.curacaotreasure.com. U.S. consumers who visit the site will have the chance to learn more about Curaçao and all its hidden treasures and have the opportunity to enter to win one of 70 trips to be awarded daily. Anyone who registers on the site may ultimately be one of only ten finalists chosen to participate in an on-island Treasure Hunt in August 2009 with a grand prize of a half million dollars! (more…)
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Curacao Treasure Hunt hits BIG!!
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009‘The Tenacity of Tourism: How to Thrive on Turbulence’
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009On March 26, Dr. Ryan Peterson, Dean of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies at the University of Aruba, will be guest speaker for the Curacao Chapter, and will talk about global economic turmoil (incl. recession) and competitive turbulence, how this impacts (island-based) tourism economies and destinations, why the Caribbean should get its ‘tourism act’ together, what the strategic capabilities and essential competencies are of thriving in competitive turbulence, and what tactics enterprises and executives can (and should) consider adopting.
This event will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the Flamboyant Center at Breezes.
Tickets are available at the CHATA office, Kaya Junior Salas 1, phone 465 1005, or van be reserved by mail: info@hsmaicuracao.org.HSMAI members FREE
NON- Members pay Naf 75,00
Students pay Naf 15,00
About Dr. Ryan R. Peterson:
Ryan R. Peterson is a native of Aruba, father of two sons, and his heritage reaches back to Irish-Caribbean explorers of the 19th century. Dr. Peterson holds different academic degrees and doctorates in the areas of psychology, business, technology, governance and economics.
He is the vice-president of the University of Aruba and the founding Dean of the new Bachelor and Master programs in International Tourism and International Business at the University of Aruba. Previous to his current position as Dean of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies at the University of Aruba, he was Professor of Strategic Management, and Director of Research & Development at the Institute for Technology & Innovation in Europe.
His portfolio spans over fifteen years as international business researcher and strategic advisor for different multinationals and tourism-related destinations, and includes over seventy publications in international academic and business press. Dr. Peterson has worked across several continents and at least forty different cultures. He has researched, consulted, and written on topics ranging from management to marketing, productivity to personality, strategy to sustainability, and the pathologies of politics.
Dr. Peterson is a ’specialized generalist’ in the area of designing and developing high-performance systems at both micro and macro levels. His current work focuses on strategic governance and sustainable competitiveness of business enterprises and (tourism-intense) island economies.
He is actively involved in several international and national (tourism-related) committees, the YMCA, UNWTO, UNESCO, and several other community-based initiatives. He serves as the chairman for the Aruban Tourism Intelligence committee and is vice-president of the National Commission for Sustainable Aruban Tourism. In his free time, he can be found enjoying the wonders of nature, in the water and on land, from swimming, to biking, hiking and running, and ideally in combination in (off-road) triathlons
CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009MONDAY, JUNE 8 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
Caribbean Week in New York is a celebration of the sights, sounds, colors, culture and unique vacation attributes of the Caribbean. Tourism Officials, the media, artists, performers, celebrity chefs, sponsors and strategic partners converge on New York for a week of Caribbean hospitality and vacation special offers. Arranged by the Caribbean Tourism Development Company, the Week combines business sessions and sponsored events with food, entertainment and a Caribbean wedding! The week culminates with the popular Governments of the Caribbean State Ball at the Plaza Hotel. Caribbean Week in New York typically attracts over 10,000 participants. In addition, extensive media coverage of the various events reaches local, national and international audiences in the millions.
The overall objectives of Caribbean Week in New York are:
• To provide a platform for the sale of Caribbean vacations;
• To create events that attract significant amounts of positive media attention for the Caribbean;
• To provide opportunities for all members to promote their individual products and services;
• To engage the Caribbean Diaspora;
• To generate revenue.
For more information please visit onecaribbean.org’s events calendar.
Chapter event ‘Using Technology to Save Time’ well attended!
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Last Tuesday January 28, we organized an event with subject “ Time Management” with the support of the Floris Suite Hotel.
Opening speaker Mr. Lionel Anthony, managing director LA Consultancy started off with information on how to use time effectively giving tips to the participants touching upon the subject of time management without the use of technology to achieve their goals.
Mrs. Monique Raphaela-Boezen and Mr. Ricardo Lochan of Stimul – IT continued elaborating on the subject using examples of technologies that can support time management. Surprising tips came up that participants were able to note to improve their effective performance as well as have some time to use for quality time in higher priorities.
The main goal of this event was helping the professionals in and outside of our hospitality and tourism industry in Curacao to know how to better use their time in order to get closer to achieving the goals they have sent for themselves in 2009. Presentations of this events are available on www.hsmaicuracao.org/02.html
Mr. Lionel Anthony’s presentation.
LTR: Richardo Lochan (Stimul-IT), Steven Damiana (HSMAI Curacao), Monique Raphaela (Stimul-IT), Lionel Anthony (LAConsult)
Chapter members ‘Walk for the Roses’
Monday, January 26th, 2009On January 25, some Chapter membes participated in the ‘Walk for the Roses’.
The Ride, Swim, & Walk for the Roses event is generally organized for two reasons:
1. to collect funds in order to assist the Princess Wilhelmina Foundation in their efforts to help combat cancer and
2. to help promote the thought that cancer not always translates to the end.
‘Cancer is curable’ it’s not a myth; it’s a reality in many cases.
During the events of The RIDE, The SWIM, & The WALK for the Roses the topic that will be most focused on is survival. Surviving this terrible disease is possible!
This year marked the fifth time that the Ride for the Roses Events was organized and the way the community has been sustaining these events en mass is an extremely positive sign.
Every year the event has shown a substantial growth. Not only in the amount of participants, but also in the amount of funds collected and in the awareness of the public with regards to the importance of early detection of cancer. Prevention has almost become the magic word. The Princess Wilhelmina Foundation puts all its efforts – coincidentally, this year they celebrate their 60th anniversary – into prevention. With the funds collected by The Ride for the Roses Events, PWF will be able to accomplish even more..
Vacancy at Dragonfly Media
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Dragonfly Media (HSMAI member and strategic partner of HSMAI Curacao) is looking for a content editor for a large tourism website. If you’re good at writing English copy and have a good ‘feel’ for the tourism and hospitality industry you should check out their job posting.
Curacao Under Construction Tour on April 3 – Join us!
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI*) Curacao
arranges Curacao Under Construction Tour on April 3 2008.
In order to raise funds for the HSMAI* Curacao Chapter, the organisation will be arranging a “Curacao Under Construction Tour” on Thursday April 3 2008.
This bus tour will take those interested on an informative tour along Curacao’s most interesting and promising new properties, which are due to open in 2008 and 2009.
The tour will start at the parking area of Hilton Curacao, John F. Kennedy Blvd at 13:00 hours and will return there at 18:00 hours.
We will see developments between Blue Bay and Hyatt with a stop at Blue Bay, Renaissance and Hyatt.
This tour, which will be guided by real estate broker ‘Remax Bon Bini’, is especially interesting for those who directly or indirectly deal with new real estate developments or tourism for their work
Tickets for this tour can be purchased for Naf 100,00 (refreshments and snacks are included). Payment can be done through the CHATA office. Tickets have to be paid in advance in order for your participation to be valid.
There is a limited number of seats available
For information please call 465 1005 (CHATA)
Come join us!