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Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort! Mr. Peter and Mrs. Julie Kent
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A Three-Way Marriage: Aruba, Esports and Tourism
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Minister Wever: Government working hard to ensure sustainable tourism growth in Aruba
0 Minister of Finance Geoffrey Wever has highlighted that the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and all tourism stakeholders, is actively working to strengthen and grow Aruba’s tourism sector. “For...

Cruise industry leaders welcomed in Aruba with Miss Universe in attendance
0 Aruba is proudly hosting the 2025 Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) this week, one of the most prominent and respected events in the cruise industry across North and Latin America. The event is organized by the...

SER urges urgent action on abandoned buildings in Aruba
0 Across Aruba, abandoned and neglected buildings are becoming a more visible and troubling issue. Once vibrant restaurants, stores, and offices now stand empty, often falling into disrepair and creating eyesores in neighborhoods. The Social and...

Minister Cicilia reaffirms Aruba’s commitment to the cruise industry at PAMAC 2025
0 The PAMAC 2025 meetings continued on Wednesday morning in Aruba with a general session attended by key executives from the cruise industry. During the event, Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Wendrick Cicilia, delivered a compelling and passionate...

Aruba Tourism Authority strengthens ties with Colombia during cultural event
0 In anticipation of King’s Day this weekend, the Embassy of Colombia and Holland House Colombia joined forces to organize a two-day cultural celebration. The event highlighted the strong ties between the Dutch Kingdom, Aruba, and Curaçao....

WiFi 6E & WiFi 7 push Q1 enterprise WLAN market up 10.6%
The market grew in each sequential quarter of 2024, including rising 4.8% between Q3 and Q4 and growing 5.8% between Q2 and Q3. The latest Wi-Fi standards are driving growth in the enterprise WLAN market. Wi-Fi 6E, which enables Wi-Fi to utilize...

Casago Aruba: Redefining Island Stays with Full-Service Property Management
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Cruise executives visit Aruba for major industry summit
0 After eight years, Aruba is once again hosting one of the cruise industry’s most important events. The Ministry of Tourism, Aruba Ports Authority N.V. (APA), and Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) have announced that Aruba is the official host of...

Brazilian market grows 91% through May 2025
0 For years, Latin America has been Aruba’s second most important tourism market after North America. Its recent growth has been both rapid and impressive, helping diversify the island’s visitor base and meet demand for accommodations and tourism...

A.T.A. tourism update: Aruba’s Q1 2025 numbers
0 Tourism in Aruba continues to show strong momentum in 2025, with steady growth in visitor spending and travel activity across key markets. Recent figures from the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) highlight a positive start to the year, driven by...

Aruba Tourism Authority concludes strategic meetings in Europe
0 The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) recently wrapped up an important week of meetings in Europe, combining internal strategy sessions with presentations from specialized advertising agencies focused on the European market. These meetings were...

Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig visits Aruba
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Tourism Minister praises ATA-Europe’s efforts to promote Aruba
0 Tourism Minister Wendrick Cicilia continued his working visit to Europe this week. After attending meetings at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, he traveled to the Netherlands, where he held several meetings...

Government revenues drop by half in recent months
0 Government revenues in Aruba have dropped sharply this summer. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Aruba, total revenues in July were just under 129 million florins, and in August they fell further to slightly less than 117...

Aruba Tourism Authority highlights success at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
0 The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) proudly participated in Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, the premier event for the global cruise industry, which this year marked its 40th anniversary. Held annually in Miami, the event brings together thousands...

Aruba Airport Expands U.S. Connectivity with New Frontier Airlines Route from Atlanta
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new seasonal nonstop route by Frontier Airlines, connecting Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The service...
Successful trade mission opens new import channels for Aruba
Aruba is set to boost trade with the Dominican Republic following a successful commercial mission and new logistics agreements that will make it easier and more affordable to import goods. During the recent Agro Alimentaria event in the Dominican...

Trade deficit widening with most global partners
Kathmandu, Apr. 8: Nepal continues to struggle with a growing trade deficit, as it faces deficits with 126 out of its 160 trading partners in the first eight months of the current fiscal year. The trade statistics released by the Department of...