The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great pleasure of recognizing Emerald Ambassadors of Aruba. The honorees were respectively honored with a certificate for their years of visits, loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba.
The honorary 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 levels of honor 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: Goodwill Ambassadors
Mr. Alvin and Mrs. Louise Johnson from El Paso,Texas, United States.
At the residence of the Johnson family, Ms. Keyttin Silva had the privilege of honoring Mr. and Mrs. Johnson for their many years of visiting Aruba. The special morning was shared with their local family. Mr. Johnson spoke about his book, From a Shack to the Plaza. Several gifts were presented during the ceremony in appreciation of their loyalty and love for Aruba.
The top reasons for returning to Aruba provided by the honorees were:
- “It’s wonderful people.
- It’s beautiful weather.
- It’s great food.
- It’s history.
- It’s carnival and safety.”
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”.
