ACOYA Hotel in Curaçao Names New General Manager

By: - July 3rd, 2016
ACOYA Hotel Curaçao

The ACOYA Hotel Suites and Villas in Curaçao has named a new general manager.

The Willemstad-area property has appointed hospitality veteran Ronald Kooistra to the post.

Kooistra has served in hotels in the Netherlands, Europe and France, and has also served as CEO of the Papagayo Group in Curaçao.

ACOYA Hotel Curaçao

“Ronald brings a thoughtful blend of experience and professionalism to this position and we have already seen the fruits of his leadership since he joined us,” said Mahesh Daswani, Founder of the ACOYA Hotel.

Kooistra’s executive team includes Henry Martijn, Sales Manager; Sudri-Anne Elizabeth, Event Coordinator; Yolanda Nunez, Human Resource Manager; and Najat Karraz, Guest Relations Manager.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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