Palm Beach, Aruba (February 12, 2016) – In keeping with the resort’s desire to become more involved with the local community of Aruba, the management team and staff at Riu Palace Antillas took ownership of a rewarding social responsibility project by bringing the spirit of Valentine’s Day to the elderly citizens living in “Huize Maristella” earlier today.
General Manager Juan Blanco led the efforts and catered a delicious lunch and special dessert to cheer up the residents of the home. It was also a token of gratitude for their lifetime work, and their many personal achievements in celebration of love and friendship. A short entertainment program was also put in place to delight the elderly citizens during lunch.
“To see the excitment and gratefulness in the eyes of the residents made this celebration extra special for all of us.” said Blanco. “We feel honored to have been a part of this emotional day by reminding our special friends that they are loved, especially in the spririt of Valentine’s Day.”
About RIU Hotels & Resorts:
The international RIU chain was founded in Mallorca by the Riu family in 1953 as a small holiday firm and is still owned by the family’s third generation. The company specialises in holiday resorts and over 70% of its establishments offer its acclaimed All Inclusive by RIU service. With the inauguration of its first city hotel in 2010, RIU is expanding its range of products with its own line of city hotels called Riu Plaza. RIU Hotels & Resorts now has more than 100 hotels in 18 countries which welcome over 4 million guests a year and provide jobs for a total of 27,268 employees. RIU is currently the world’s 29th ranked chain, one of the Caribbean’s most popular, the largest in Spain in terms of revenue and the third largest in number of rooms.
