Aruba Marriott Resort is home to world-renowned steak house.

On February 8 & 9, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino was the gracious host to many VIP guests and valued business partners for the opening of the prestigious Ruth’s Chris Steak House. All guests received a special preview of the restaurant and enjoyed a fabulous meal. Aruba Marriott Resort is the new home to Ruth’s Chris Steak House and February 11, 2008 will mark the official opening of this world-renowned, fine-dining restaurant in Aruba.

“Ruth’s Chris Steak House has a proven recipe for success which is evident from their international presence.  We’re thrilled to become part of this elite group,” commented Rick Zeolla, general manager of the Aruba Marriott.  “We welcome the addition to Aruba and to our resort and look forward to entertaining both island visitors and residents.”

The franchised restaurant is being introduced as part of a $40 million renovation at the Aruba Marriott.  The first phase of the renovation is complete, which included transforming what was previously Tuscany, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, in to Ruth’s Chris Steak House.  The conversion of the restaurant has created a brand new look and feel for the space, designed by Washington, D.C. based J.C Schaub of Core Design.  Design elements include a bar area with wooden floors, cherry wood wine display and limestone bar top and a split-level dining area with rich, chocolate brown carpeting, antique mirrors showcasing various views throughout the restaurant, elegant lighting and a central column adorned with colored glass and tiles in warm tones of honey, gold and red.

Additionally, the upper level features two 16-seat private dining rooms, one of which is a wine room showcasing a wall of the premium wines the restaurant offers to complement its cuisine.  Both private dining rooms will feature artwork by Aruba’s well known artist, Elisa Lejeuz.

Situated on the ground level of the Aruba Marriott, Ruth’s Chris Steak House will be open seven days a week, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. New Orleans-inspired appetizers, the finest U.S. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts will be served with Caribbean charm and elegance.

Aruba Tourism Authority is Very Proud of Travel Industry Accomplishment.

The Aruba Tourism Authority was very pleased with the recent news that its public relations agency of record, Quinn & Co., brought home a silver medal award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 2008 Adrian Awards for their work in promoting the island of Aruba.  HSMAI’s mission is to be the leading source for sales and marketing information, knowledge, education, business development, and networking for professionals in tourism, travel, and hospitality.  The silver award was won in the following category, consumer media, feature placement.  The winning media placement was published on February 4, 2007 in the New York Daily News, one of the top five newspapers in the U.S., and was a travel section cover feature story on Aruba, written by journalist, Michael Nassar.  Nassar had traveled to Aruba to research the piece in late 2006.

The annual gala dinner was held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on Monday, January 28, 2008.  President and founder of Quinn & Co., Mrs. Florence Quinn and, Carla Caccavale, partner in charge of the travel division and Aruba team member, were present to accept the award in behalf of the destination.

Quinn & Co. has been awarded numerous prizes in the past by HSMAI, including its top honor, the Best of Show award, two years in a row, 2005 and 2006.  Additionally, they have been the recipients of five Platinum Awards, 24 Gold Awards, 24 Silver Awards and 23 Bronze Awards over the years.  But the highlight came when Florence Quinn was awarded as one of the “Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality and Travel Sales & Marketing” in 2006.

“The ATA is proud of having Quinn & Co. as a partner in promoting the island,” stated Gina Lopez-Gnecco, public relations director for ATA.  “They are a dynamic and very creative PR agency who love Aruba and who enjoy an excellent working relationship with top media in the U.S.”

The winning article is the direct result of the excellence, perseverance and professionalism of ATA’s PR department, with the continued cooperation of the island’s the hotels, restaurants, AHATA and the many ATA partners in the tourism industry.

Contrary to earlier press releases no decision is to be expected on the issue of pretrial detention of J.v.d.S. for today.

Today the Court of Appeal has notified the Office of the Public Prosecutor that the defense lawyer of J.v.d.S will have the opportunity till coming Wednesday, February 13, 2008 to file his objections against a possible reversal of the initial decision by the investigating judge of February 1, not to order re-detention of the suspect. The Office has appealed that decision. The Court will decide by the end of this week.

Before that decision has been announced no further information will be available from the Office.

The public prosecutors office can be reached on 00 297 5928481 (between 08.00 a.m. and 06.00 p.m); during the weekend between 09.00 a.m. tot 11.00 a.m)

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