Business View Caribbean | September 2022

67 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 9 Papagayo Group, shares, “We started in 1979, when we had the opportunity to get a plot of land near the Jan Thiel Baai and that was from the local pension fund. They wanted us to have a touristic development, so we decided to develop their 75 villas in a tropical style. Later on, we added five very luxurious four-bedroom villas each with their own private swimming pool. The whole project is targeted at the four-star plus market. We have mainly guests from Europe but our North American guest numbers are growing. We aim for the middle and higher income clients, a lot of them being entrepreneurs.” Although the resort opened its doors over 20 years ago, Slier was quick to point out that there was something that needed to be added to give it an enhanced sense of vibrancy and a hub of activities for guests to take in. “There were not a lot of amenities here and not too much to do, so we decided at Papagayo to develop a plaza with all kinds of shops and beach clubs and PAPAGAYO BEACH RESORT The Williburger is completely unique to Curaçao. It originated at Marfa's Place at Williwood, but is now being served in multiple locations across the island, including Papagayo Beach Resort & Hotel! The Williburger is a 100% goat meat burger and is either served on it's own, or with a side of goat cheese, bacon or both! It's not only about the burgers - it's also about giving back to the island of Curaçao. Williburger is very proud to have introduced a truly local product that bene ts the entire Curaçao economy. wi l l iburgerc l ub@gma i l . com www.wi l l iburger. c l ub JOIN THE CLUB!