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Entre Nous
Bonaire's Monthly Newsletter

Entre Nous is the monthly newsletter from the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), Netherlands Antilles. In this newsletter you will find the accomplishments of TCB in Bonaire, North America, South America and Europe as well as the newest developments within the tourism industry.

We hope that you will read it with pleasure and if you have something that you think is relevant for the tourism sector to know just fax it to 717-8408 or e-mail to: info@tourismbonaire.com

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Issue # 99
April, 2008

Inside this issue:

TCB BONAIRE

Local Report

TCB WORLDWIDE

TCB - Europe Report

TCB - New York Report

TCB - South America Report

NEWS FROM THE TOURISM SECTOR

 

TCB Bonaire | Local Report

 

From the Director's Desk

Ms. Ronella CroesAs always, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to let our partners, stakeholders and friends of Bonaire to be informed of what TCB is doing. This year's high season has seen growth in many areas and we are anticipating a lot of pull through in the next months when things traditionally are less busy. Bonaire Dive Into Summer is shaping to be a successful event. Visit our website www.bonairediveintosummer.com, which has been revamped and showcases our new Bonaire branding!

Of course not everything is always so rosy. We are keeping a close watch on the US economy which always has ripple effects in our other markets.

The jury remains out on a technical recession (two successive quarters of negative growth in GDP) but the reality of a serious slowdown in the economy is self evident with 80% of Americans polled in February saying the country is already in recession and consumer confidence at its lowest level in 14 years if you exclude the immediate aftermath of 9/11. CTO suggested in their January newsletter that the U.S. recession of 1990/1991 could serve as a good model in direction for what was about to happen in 2008 and so far that prediction is holding well as we have seen a similar big drop in consumer spending, tightening credit, rising unemployment and still further deterioration in the housing market debacle. The hope is that economic conditions will improve at some time late in the second half of the year.

Another factor is the oil price, which has broken through the $100 a barrel mark three times already this year and seems set to stay there for a while. For the first time in decades the word stagflation is on many lips referring to a nasty combination of rising prices and stagnant sales. Adding to these woes, and a major contributor to the high price of oil, is the weakening dollar which fell to a new low to the euro late in February and is trading against a broad basket of currencies including sterling at its lowest level in 12 years. If there is a plus side to all this, a weak dollar is good for U.S. exports, almost a lone bright note in an otherwise gloomy picture. All in all it's not an encouraging situation for most businesses.

CTO reports, however, with some confidence that Caribbean and Mexico tourism products appear to be holding their own quite well compared to other competitive international destinations, with strong advance bookings for late spring and summer.

Translating this to Bonaire, we know from past experiences that Bonaire has proven to be resilient to such situations. We are seeing a strong start of the year and know that our airline partners are very positive about the developments. As for advance bookings, it is too premature to formulate conclusions based on this.

Another interesting note in CTO's most recent newsletter refers back to trends in the hotels sector, indicating the trend towards more green and luxury hotels. More and more individual hoteliers and chains are incorporating environmental protection and energy cost reduction programs into new construction and re-design of existing properties. Up-market brands represent the strongest area for growth in the Caribbean and corporations like Starwood Capital Group, with its commitment to becoming the "greenest of the green" of hotel groups, have multiple resorts under construction or in the planning stage.

CTO refers to a downside to this expansion, a familiar topic to us in Bonaire namely, the human resource problems that come with continuous growth. According to CTO, this is most acute in small island countries with low populations requiring extensive importation of trained staff at all levels. The problem is by no means unique to the Caribbean, however, as according to Travel Weekly, as hotel companies continue their "dizzying global expansion", they are competing for more than customers and brand loyalty as they battle each other and every other service industry employer in their communities for trained workers.

Various initiatives to tackle this matter on Bonaire, are being discussed. There are initiatives that have already been launched and others that are in the planning stage. The government is giving special attention to aspects in the labor market and is in fact planning to allocate a great amount of financial resources towards this matter, as they formulate plans to stimulate the socio economic development of Bonaire.

TCB's 3-year Tourism Awareness Program "Smile, Boneiru ta dushi" is also playing its vital role in the preparation of our human capital, and is progressing positively. Our office is exploring other possible projects also that could contribute in meeting the labor market demand adequately.

Again, it is not without concern for our island's sustainability that we move forward. Many positive initiatives are in place and with the continued support of everyone who works, visits or lives here, we will achieve our goals and fulfill our growth philosophy.

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Bonaire Ambassadors

To check out new Bonaire Ambassadors, please visit: www.bonaireambassador.com

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Bonaire Dive into Summer 2008

Bonaire: Leading by example during Bonaire Dive into Summer 2008

Kralendijk, Bonaire - (March 2008) - Tourism Corporation Bonaire together with event sponsors Scuba Diving magazine, Continental Airlines, Coral Reef Alliance, EarthEcho International and STINAPA are pleased to announce the program highlights for Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008  running from June 1 through September 30, 2008.  Bonaire Dive Into Summer will be filled with exciting activities and interesting seminars for divers, adventurers, families and sun-seekers.

The program offers visitors the flexibility to enjoy a planned vacation on-island, and as an added bonus, the option to take part in interactive dives and seminars practically guaranteeng a fun and educational vacation in Bonaire.  Additionally, visitors will be given the opportunity to participate in a summer-long ecology project reflecting Bonaire's position as a world leader in marine conservation and as a focal point destination for the International Year of the Reef.

As a focal point destination for the International Year of the Reef, all of the summer activities on Bonaire will incorporate reef-friendly practices to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs, and to further conserve and manage valuable coral reef and associated ecosystems.  Activities already in place by local residents include decorating window displays in town with a reef theme, showcasing reef-themed artwork created by children in town throughout the year and presenting special reef workshops for dive trade professionals.
Here's a look at some of the showcase activities taking place during Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008:

International Year of the Reef Week: June 21-28 - Sand Dollar Condominiums will host this week focusing on Bonaire's role as a world leader in marine conservation.  The week will feature dives and seminars with Jan and Alexandra Cousteau of EarthEcho International; REEF fish count dives and snorkels with Bonaire's own naturalist Jerry Ligon; interactive workshops with Rick MacPherson from the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL); and a parade and food festival in the center of town at Wilhelmina Park.  For more information about Sand Dollar Condominiums, visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com.

Scuba Diving Magazine Week: July 19-26 - Join the staff of Scuba Diving magazine for a week of diving adventures with Executive Editor Keith Phillips; presentations and interactive dives with renowned photographer Steve Simonson; equipment demonstrations by Scuba Pro; dive trivia quizzes; and decompression happy hours.  For more information about Scuba Diving, visit www.scubadiving.com.

Pro Kids World Freestyle Windsurfing Competition: July 27-August 3 - Be a spectator or participant at this exciting annual event by attending one of ten qualifying events in advance.  Event organizers are planning a week long windsurfing event that will be accompanied by island culture and fun.  For more information about Pro Kids World, visit www.prokidsfreestyle.com.
Love Our Planet Week: September 20-27 - Captain Don's Habitat is hosting this week for the second consecutive year, featuring dives and seminars with Philippe Cousteau from EarthEcho International, interactive seminars with experts from CORAL; photo workshops with Rick Sammon from ESPN Photo Safari; above and below water cleanups; and a festival in the center of town at Wilhelmina Park.  For more information about Captain Don's Habitat, visit www.habitatbonaire.com.
Summer Long Photo Contest: June 1-September 30 - Compete for prizes with other Bonaire visitors by uploading your best photos taken in Bonaire between June 1 and September 30 to www.bonairediveintosummer.com.

Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008 is sponsored by Tourism Corporation Bonaire, Scuba Diving magazine, Continental Airlines, Coral Reef Alliance, EarthEcho International, STINAPA and the International Year of the Reef.  A complete schedule of activities, information about the event and hotel packages can be found on the event's official website at www.bonairediveintosummer.com.

Located eighty-six miles east of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine, low annual rainfall, pristine coral formations and the most thriving fish population in the Caribbean.  Ideal for adventurers, explorers and sun-worshippers alike, Bonaire offers myriad eco-adventure activities including world renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, windsurfing, kite boarding, land sailing, mountain biking, sea and mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and deep sea and bone fishing.  And with a selection of accommodations ranging from full-service oceanfront resorts and condominiums to guesthouses and small inns, Bonaire has something for every lifestyle and budget.

Bonaire continues to be recognized as one of the top destinations worldwide for its sustainable tourism as reported by National Geographic Traveler magazine (March 2004) and Islands magazine (December 2007), and as one of the top diving destinations in the Atlantic/Caribbean for six years in a row in the Scuba Diving magazine's Readers' Choice Awards (2003-2008).

For more information on Bonaire contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE or visit Bonaire's official website at www.tourismbonaire.com.
 
Contact: Sarah Biggerstaff/Candice Kimmel, Adams Unlimited, Tel. (212) 956-5900, e-mail Sarah@adams-pr.com

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TCB Worldwide | TCB - Europe Report

 

ITB Berlin huge success >

March 5th 'til the 9th was time for Europe's most important trade show: ITB Berlin, Germany. Together with participants from the private sector represented by Martien van der Valk, Boudewijn Scholts and Lisa Muehlemann, TCB's Ronella Croes, Rob Al (TCB's representative in the secondary markets in Europe) and Roger Davids joined forces to promote Bonaire to the trade sector with great success! A 15-sqm eye-catching booth was built in the new KON TA BAI? design. Lots of Tour Operators again visited our booth. So again this year the expectations are that ITB will result in great numbers of arrivals on Bonaire.

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New design for newsletter Bonaire

This month approximately 35,000 subscribers of the Dutch version of the Bonaire newsletter found a totally different designed e-zine in their e-mail. The KON TA BAI?-concept also changed the look and feel of our e-zine templates. This time "George Cultura" was telling us about lots of interesting items, for example about the IYOR and the Jazz Festival, we guided our public to the new website. Next time another famous Bonairean will show up!

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Breakfast 2 Bonaire >

In 2009 Bonaire will be a special municipality of The Netherlands. A fact that's worth a lot of attention! So, five students of the Hogeschool in Leiden organized an initiative called 'Breakfast 2 Bonaire'. Old Dutch tiles are decorated with Bonairean quotes like "Kani 'mi pa kani 'Bo" (if you help me, I will help you). The profits of this initiative will help 250 poor school kids on Bonaire by giving them a breakfast every morning. Of course TCB Europe supported their initiative and mentioned their campaign in our e-zine. Do you want to know more about the campaign Breakfast to Bonaire? They've created a special website: www.breakfast2bonaire.nl.

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Tour operators, welcome on Bonaire!

Good chance there will be a lot of European Tour Operators will visit the Caribbean in May this year. So TCB invited them to stop on Bonaire from the 9th 'til 21st of May. At ITB Berlin, the Tour Operators represented were given a hardcopy invitation.

Tour operators who weren't at ITB, received a similar invitation by e-mail the following week. This way, we tried to stimulate Tour Operators to connect with the private sector on Bonaire. We will inform about the results in an Entre Nous newsletter later on.

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Traffic boost to the new website of Bonaire >

To generate more traffic to the new Bonaire website, all of our target groups and the press have received a web mailing from TCB Europe. In this personalized e-mail, we tell everybody that the new official Bonaire website is live! With lots of information about Bonaire in general, of course about diving and the other activities, but also the pages of the private sector, which can be edit by participants themselves. To trigger them to visit the website, a special Bonaire related question is asked. The answer can be found on www.tourismbonaire.com.

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TCB Worldwide | New York Report

 

Visitors Flock to Bonaire Dive Into Summer Website! >

The official website for Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008 www.BonaireDiveIntoSummer.com went live earlier than planned and was launched on February 29.  Mirroring the new, official website for Bonaire, www.TourismBonaire.com, the website has received positive feedback from the nearly 65 visitors per day!  To date the website has received over 1,500 unique visitors and 2,500 page views!

The website includes general information about Bonaire Dive Into Summer, hotel specials, a calendar of events, information about IYOR, the official event sponsors and more!  The website will be updated frequently throughout the spring and summer, so if there's anything that you'd like to have included, please contact Sarah Biggerstaff at sarah@adams-pr.com.

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< Try Scuba in the Be A Diver Pool and You Could Win A Trip to Bonaire!

Just in time for the Be A Diver pool stop at the Adventures in Travel Expo in Washington D.C. March 29-30, Bonaire has ramped up its promotional efforts by offering pool participants a chance to win a trip to Bonaire for Love Our Planet Week in September.

Everyone who's tried diving in the pool between January 1 and June 30 will be entered to win the one-week vacation prize, with air provided by Continental Airlines and accommodations provided by Captain Don's Habitat (the host hotel for Love Our Planet Week).  Giant posters were created to promote the contest, and they will be on display at all stops until the winner is chosen.  The next Be A Diver pool stops will be April 11-13 at the Dive Into Ocean Careers in Naples, FL; April 11-13 at the Atlanta Travel Expo; and April 18-20 at Oceanfest in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Bonaire Dive Into Summer Flyers Hot Off the Press! >

The two-page, color, Dive Into Summer flyer was completed and will be distributed to Bonaire's tourism partners at the Beneath The Sea trade show in New Jersey March 29-30.  Additionally, the flyer will also be distributed by TCB on-island and at all of the Be A Diver pool stops through September.  The front of the flyer includes general information about the event, while the back of the flyer includes the contact information for all of the tour operators and hotels who submitted summer packages for the Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008 website.  For your viewing pleasure, here is a pdf of the flyer.

(click on the image to view enlarged version; pdf; opens in new window)

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International Year of the Reef Week Coming Together

Final touches are being made on the agenda for International Year of the Reef Week, taking place in Bonaire June 21-28, as part of Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008.  Sand Dollar Condominiums is the host hotel; Jan and Alexandra Cousteau from EarthEcho International will be leading dives and seminars; Bonaire's own naturalist Jerry Ligon will be hosting REEF fish count dives and snorkels; Rick MacPherson from the Coral Reef Alliance will be offering interactive workshops and dives; and much more! Stay tuned for more information, and check out www.bonairediveintosummer.com for the latest information.

 

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Bonaire Named Scuba Diving's April "Destination of the Month" >

Bonaire will be featured prominently by Scuba Diving magazine throughout the month of April.  As the "Destination of the Month," Bonaire and Dive Into Summer will be the focus of their monthly e-newsletter Depth Finder, which is distributed to nearly 75,000 opt-in subscribers.  A banner featuring Bonaire and Dive Into Summer will also be placed on the ScubaDiving.com homepage for the entire month, and when website visitors click on the banner for more information, they will have the chance to enter to win a trip to Bonaire!  For more information, visit www.scubadiving.com during the month of April.

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Bonaire EZ News

Two issues of Bonaire EZ News were distributed in March to our database of consumers and travel agents featuring Bonaire's new branding!  The first issue was distributed on the 19th and featured Bonaire Dive Into Summer travel packages from Bonaire's tour operators.  The second issue was distributed on the 27th and featured Bonaire Dive Into Summer hotel packages from several Bonaire properties.

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Press Releases

As part of the ongoing press release program, Adams Unlimited researches, writes and prepares a steady stream of releases for mailings to the media for applicable editorial coverage based on editorial calendars and the need to disseminate timely news.  In March one press releases was written and distributed to the media featuring the program highlights for Bonaire Dive Into Summer 2008.

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Press Visits

We continued making arrangements for renowned freelance writer and photographer Rick Sammon who will visit Bonaire on a press trip September 20-27 for Love Our Planet Week. Rick Sammon is a widely traveled and published photographer, as comfortable with his camera on safari in Africa as he is exploring the world under the sea. A regular photo columnist for Associated Press (AP) Special Features and the author of over 20 books relating to photography and conservation, he has also written for Sport Diver and Caribbean Travel & Life, has been a guest host on ESPN's Photo Safari and serve's as the Photography expert for the Do It Yourself (DIY) Network. In 1995 Sammon received the Ben Franklin award for the best nonfiction children's book of the year, Hide and Seek Under the Sea. Sammon is also the president of the marine exploration organization CEDAM International, which is dedicated to marine conservation, education diving and awareness and the owner of SeaStock, a stock photo agency with more than 100,000 photographs. For more information on Sammon, visit his web site at www.ricksammon.com.

We continued working on the details for the press visit of a reporter and photographer from Audubon (circulation 500,000) to visit Bonaire in August.  The team will be writing an article about flamingos and their breeding habits, as well as the parrot research that Mr. Sam Williams is currently conducting on-island. Audubon, the magazine of the National Audubon Society, is a bimonthly publication with a mission to help readers appreciate, understand, and protect the natural world, with a particular focus on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.

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Editorial Highlights

The Associated Press
As a result of Bonaire's participation via telephone in the press conference to launch the International Year of the Reef, which took place January 24th in Washington, D.C., Bonaire was the subject of an article written and circulated by The Associated Press.  The article included information about the worldwide IYOR initiative, information about the designation of having the "healthiest reefs in the Caribbean" that Bonaire received from NOAA, and the exploration that NOAA recently conducted in Bonaire.  On any given day, more than half the world's population sees news from The Associated Press.  AP serves 1,700 newspapers and 5,000 radio and television outlets in the USA as well as newspaper, radio and television subscribers internationally.  This article in particular was run in a variety of news media outlets including the Seattle Times (circulation 219,722), Huntsville Times (circulation 57,968) and The Dispatch (43,764).  This article is available online at http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=220&sid=1332496.

Sky Magazine (circulation 500,000)
Just in time for Delta's inaugural flight, Bonaire was featured in the February 2008 issue of the airline's in-flight magazine.  The article highlighted topside adventures as well as diving and snorkeling.  Mangrove and sea kayaking, windsurfing, landsailing and biking were also featured.  Three beautiful color photos accompany the text, which mentions that Bonaire is perfect for solo traveler, couples and families and that a variety of hotel packages are available.  Bonaire's 800 number and official website are listed.  This article is not available online.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution (circulation 363,677)
Bonaire was featured in the February 9, 2008 issue of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an article titled "Laid-back Bonaire now Easier to Visit."  The article highlights the new Delta Air Lines non-stop flight to Bonaire and outlines five things that make Bonaire nice to visit including colorful fish, windsurfing, Washington-Slagbaai National Park, nature and good bargain deals.  This article is available online at http://www.ajc.com/search/content/travel/otherdestinations/int_stories/2008/02/08/atlbonaire_0209.html.

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TCB Worldwide | South America Report

 

Airlift news

We have many requests via email for information about how to get to Bonaire from Caracas, Venezuela These are the flight options:

Caracas Bonaire (vía Cur) DI 12:00/13:30 - 14:15/14:45
Bonaire Caracas (vía Cur) DI 10:00/10:30 - 11:00/11:30

Caracas Bonaire (vía Cur) 1,2,3,4,5 19:30/21:00 - 21:30/22:00
Bonaire Caracas (vía Cur) DI 17:15/17:45 - 18:30/19:00

Valencia Bonaire (vía Cur) DI 12:00/13:30 - 14:15/14:45
Bonaire Valencia (vía Cur) DI 10:00/10:30 - 11:00/11:30 X6

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Bonaire promoted in Mergulho Brazil >

Following the new branding concept, Bonaire maintains its promotion in the prestigious diving magazine Mergulho Competitive seven nights package are offered by Plaza Resort, Harbour Village, Captain Don's Habitat, Divi Flamingo, Port Bonaire, Golden Reef Inn, Windsock and Blue Divers The Brazilian tour operators invite readers to contact their diveshops or travel agencies in the ad.

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Brazil a diving market!

Each day, more diving schools from new cities promote Bonaire! It's very rewarding be able to browse their info at: http://www acquanauta com br. Welcome Acquanauta from Curitiva!

News also from Ecuador

< Viajemos Turismo y Aventura

A magazine was inserted in El Universo newspaper It was the result of the press FAM on recently on Bonaire The magazine delighted its readers with colorful pictures in its October edition showing Bonaire as a diving destination that attracts thousands of visitors every year thanks to its pristine waters and coral reefs and rich marine life Peace and security are reasons why visitors come to relax to an island where sanctuaries for its birds, donkeys, flamingoes and other species have been created General information on the island is given to the readers highlighting Kralendijk its capital It directs readers to where good restaurants and shops are located Bonaire receives the KLM daily flight coming from Holland to Bonaire and then to Ecuador.

Entrenos magazine >

This prestigious magazine published a two page article by the journalist Paloma Ayala titled "Bonaire El santuario submarino caribeño" in its October edition The magazine directed to the high class in Guayaquil, highlights Bonaire as a special island in the Caribbean for its Bonaire Marine Park well known within the top diving destinations The reporter also mentions windsurfing and kitesurfing among the many outdoor activities offered on island as well as its excellent gastronomy and different types of accommodation available.

The Ecuadorians tourists can reach Bonaire with the daily direct flight by KLM coming from Quito and Guayaquil.

We want to thank Caribbean Club, for being the host hotel of these two journalists.

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Colombian market news

DAE representative in Bogotá
With two weekly flights Curacao Bogotá Curacao, Dutch Antilles Express has as its GSA Mrs Lydia Garcia Trujillo.

During the recent Anato trade show Feb 25th to the 27th, DAE had a booth promoting their Caribbean destinations where Bonaire was well promoted.

Xperience Turismo Alternativo a new tour operator
Sara Mendoza ex-Cielos Abiertos, opened her own travel agency and is focused n the diving market with the support of Aviatur from Avianca Group She is already in contact with the hotels and Dutch Antilles Express to start sending groups to Bonaire Sara also offers the Visa service for their groups. xperience.tur@gmail.com.

Agenda del Mar
Its bulletin "Ultramar" announced the good new that Bonaire will have a Hilton Hotel opening in 2010 Visitors will enjoy the new complex with 144 rooms, diving operation, restaurants and shops.

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Bonaire news >

The colorful bulletin with the new Bonaire branding image has been very attractive for our readers This month highlights the latest on island: 4th Annual Pro Kids World in July 27- Aug 3 - Bonaire Affair's Bonaire maps available on their web site - Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival - April a busy month with the 30th Annual Kite Flying Competition and BWC Half Marathon and 7K Fun Run, both events scheduled on April 6th.

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Upcoming events

Brazil
Rio Boat Show - April 04th to the 13th
Padi Festival - Sao Paulo June 06th to the 09th

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News from the Tourism Sector

 

Calendar of Events 2008

April 
    
5
   MCB RUN 17km (S)      
    Road Race 70 km Bonaire Cycle Club
12
   Clean Up Dive at Dive Friends Hamlet
30
   Queen's Birthday (H+E)
30
   Rincon's Day (H+E)
30
   Queen's Birthday Windsurfing Race  at Tolo (S)
30
   Queen’s Birthday race (S)

May 
    
1
   Labor Day (H)
1
   Queen's day Race(Aquaspeed)
1
   Ascension Day
2
   Festive auction dinner fundraiser
    Rotary Club Bonaire
11
   Pentecost
18
   10th Copa Julia (Aquaspeed)
    Dutch Antilles Windsurfing Challenge
21-24
   Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival
    Road Race 90 km
    5 km run Race Fun run (S)

June 
    
1-30
   Bonaire Dive Into Summer
    5 km pa association run(S)
    7thAngola Construction Sailing Competition
    At Kas di Rega)tta (S)
24
   St. John's Day (E, C+T)
29
   St. Peter's Day (E,C+T)

July 
    
1-31
   Bonaire Dive Into Summer
    Time Trail 10 km Bonaire Cycling Club
  Road Bike Race 60 km
  16th year of Bonaire Art’s Day (E)
  5 km run Vacation Fun Run(S)
12
   Clean Up Dive at Town Pier (permission pending)
27 July - 3 August
   Pro Kids World Freestyle

Notes
(H)= Holiday
(M) = Music
(C) = Culture
(E) = Events
(S) = Sports
(T) = Tradition
(V) = Vacation

Jan-Apr = Harvest Period (C,E+T)
Dates are subject to change!

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Dive Friends Bonaire Welcomes Dive Inn as their Fourth Location on Bonaire

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, March 15, 2008- Dive Friends Bonaire is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, Dive Inn Bonaire officially became the fourth location of Dive Friends Bonaire. The company welcomes this newest facility to its family of dive facilities, and feels Dive Inn will complement the existing three dive stores at Dive Friends Yellow Sub, Dive Friends Port Bonaire, Dive Friends Hamlet Oasis, as well as the two retail stores in Kralendijk.

Dive Friends Dive Inn will re-open on April 1st, 2008, after completing a metamorphosis to join the Dive Friends group.  During the first two days, April 1st and 2nd, the store will hold a huge  second-hand-gear sale, with deals on BCDs, regulators, masks, and wetsuits, as well as other diving-related items. After these sale days, the store will reopen for regular diving business, including diving packages and courses.

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Dive Friends Bonaire Holds Grand Opening Party at Dive Friends Dive Inn

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, April 2, 2008- On Tuesday, April 1st, 2008, Dive Friends Bonaire officially opened their fourth, and newest, location on Bonaire, at Dive Inn.  Celebrating with customers and friends from the island, managers Gerrie Fokke and Pascal de Meyer cut the ribbon and Dive Friends Dive Inn was born.

Images from the grand opening party are available on the Bonaire Insider Photo Gallery at http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/gallery_bonaire/category/C52/.

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