Aruba’s Tourism Pioneers Honored
ORANJESTAD – An official ceremony was held at Plaza Turismo to unveil new names added to the Ike Cohen Monument, honoring individuals who have played a significant role in shaping Aruba’s tourism industry.
The Ike Cohen monument dedicated to the island’s Pioneers of Tourism was unveiled at Plaza Turismo in 2016.
This commemorative event served as an opportunity to recognize, thank, and celebrate the many pioneers whose contributions have been instrumental to the growth and development of Aruba’s tourism sector.
The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt; Prime Minister Mr. Mike Eman; Minister of Tourism, Transport, and Labour, Mr. mr. Wendrick Cicilia; and the CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), Mrs. Ronella Croes.
The following names were added to the monument:
- Michael Kuiperi
- Roderick ‘Rory’ Arends
- Walter Wiggins
- Tito Muyale
- Alex Nieuwmeyer.
The monument also features the names of:
- Juancho Irausquin
- Oscar Henriquez
- Wichi de Palm
- Ike Cohen
- Raymond Maduro
- Eduardo de Veer
- Harold Malmberg
- Ramon Richardson
- Eline Bartels-Daal
- Louis Pavlis
- Charlie Brouns Jr.
- Joy Kock
- Lloyd Jean-Baptiste
- Manchito Ponson
- Chaiben Neme
- Morris Neme
- Eduardo Ellis
- Simon Oduber Jr.
- Ewald Biemans.