COVID RELIEF DONATIONS
The dire consequences of the COVID global pandemic on the hotel and hospitality industry were no secret. But behind all the news about hotels suffering, were some devastating stories of the people working for ID's hotel partners in the Caribbean. Many had to bear the brunt of the business downturn without assistance provided in more developed countries. During this difficult time, the Foundation sought to provide assistance to exceptional individuals in the travel industry who have been directly affected by the COVID crisis. To that end, the Foundation reached out to a number of key partners to identify notable staff with personal situations that especially needed help.
At Puntacana Resort and Club, Daniel Ramirez Rubio and Josue David Eusebio Trinidad were both recognized for their commitment, professionalism, and long tenures at the resort. Daniel, a houseman at Tortuga Bay Hotel, has been with Puntacana Resort and Club for 27 years; Josue has logged 18 years on the kitchen team at Tortuga Bay Hotel. Each was provided a donation to help them with COVID-related expenses.
The donation recipients at Zemi Beach House in Anguilla were Abigail St. Claire, a passionate Guest Services Supervisor who is always smiling and going above the call of duty to satisfy the needs of her guests, and Stefani Morales Pineda, a Beach Attendant with a pleasant and positive disposition who understands what it means to serve her guests at the highest level.
Casa de Campo sadly lost one of their exceptional workers, Brillitte Rodriquez, who passed away with COVID complications at the age of 32. The Foundation’s donation was given to Brillitte’s mother on behalf of Brillite’s 2-year-old daughter Brianny.
Courtney Bodden is the Laundry Supervisor at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa who had the very unfortunate experience of losing her home in a fire during COVID. Courtney and her three children and grandmother lost everything but the clothes on their backs. A donation from the Foundation was much appreciated at such a tragic time.
NIZUC Resort & Spa generously created their own fund to help with aid for all of their employees during this challenging time. ID Travel Group Foundation contributed to enhance that fund.
With these gifts to our longstanding partners, the Foundation was pleased to have provided some relief at such a difficault time. We remain committed to continuing our mission of bettering the lives of these individuals who care as deeply about their destinations and tourism, as the people at ID Travel Group do.