Business View Caribbean | March 2021

66 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN MARCH 2021 Employment. “It’s the support of wages to take care of employees, so they weren’t fired,” Rietveld says. “We kept most of them. The employees still under the trial period, I sent them home. I just lengthened one or two contracts, so it’s been minimal. Of course, we have to a keep 1.5 meters distance and wash hands. We have all the mandated policies in place for social distancing and disinfecting the rooms. As Delfins Beach Resort is part of the hotel and restaurant sectors, we will maintain these measures, so it should be absolutely safe to have guests stay here.” Of course, the guests themselves can’t wait to get back to the luxurious relaxation only Delfins can offer. Positive numbers for 2021 show the resort has been able to maintain 60 percent occupancy in January and 65 percent in February. Rietveld reports, “People are booking last minute. In one week, we picked up almost 13 percent of our monthly occupancy. I have never Personal • Independent • Approachable Crooij & Flipse is your Bonaire-based independent insurance and mortgage broker who will help you find your mortgage and/or find the best possible solution for your insurance needs. www.cfinsurances.com john@cfverzekeringen.com | (00599) 788 4369 Your independent insurance and mortgage broker on Bonaire