Standing tall for sustainability

AHATA created the awards program to recognize responsible companies that prioritize the investment in and improvement of Aruba’s community. An independent jury of five professionals
reviewed 37 impressive submissions dedicated to creating positive impact in the community, rather than a singular focus on financial goals. For the awards program, AHATA accepted detailed entries for its four pillars of sustainability, Environmental Protection, Charitable Investment, Champion for Culture and Employee Well-being.

AHATA champions 151 hospitality entities on island. During the General Assembly of members along with tourism industry executives and Aruba’s Minister of Tourism and Public Health Dangui Oduber, AHATA President/CEO Tisa LaSorte presented Bucuti & Tara and the other winners with artwork by local artist Gilbert Senchi.

Resort Manager Rik van der Berg spoke while receiving the award. On behalf of Bucuti & Tara, he shared “our sustainability is a lot more than the planet, for us it is an all-encompassing structure of doing the right things for the right reasons.”