The Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) and Hospitality and Security Foundation (AH&SF) have joined forces in support of the rescue efforts for Natalee Holloway. "The entire hospitality community of Aruba has been supportive of this effort from day one. Volunteers have placed posters, engaged in active search, and offered any and all help to the family of Natalee during this unfortunate ordeal; but we wanted to do more" said Rob Smith, GM of the Wyndham Hotel and Chairman of the Security Foundation - better known for its Visibility Team.
"This is so out of character for Aruba, one of the safest places on the face of the world, that we are all dumbstruck. We are certain that no effort has been spared by local law enforcement and other entities to find Natalee and I know that the Ministry of Tourism and the Tourism Authority have been very supportive of the Holloway family from early on - but with time passing by and frustration levels on the rise our association felt this was the right thing to do" confirmed Jorge Pesquera, President and CEO of AHATA.
"Our offer of US $10,000 is will be paid to the person whose bona fide lead - provided to the police force of Aruba - will result in the safe return of Natalee Holloway. We hope for a prompt and positive resolution and we also offer our thoughts and prayers to the Holloway family" Smith and Pesquera said in a joint statement.
