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Chamber of Commerce supports local artist with year-long exhibition
5 For the past twelve years, the Aruba Chamber of Commerce has been offering local artists a unique platform to showcase and sell their work. Through this initiative, the Chamber provides artists the opportunity to present their art in a...

Local greenhouses in tropical Suriname replace imports with lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes
When I first came to Suriname, I wanted to make a cold dish. However, I couldn't find a single good tomato. Somewhere, I found a wilted piece of lettuce, which was all that was left. Then it is the chicken-and-egg question: Is it not grown because...

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort! Mr. Peter and Mrs. Julie Kent
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Latam Airlines announces new direct flights between Bogotá and Aruba
0 Latam Airlines is planning to launch a new international route that will connect Bogotá, Colombia, with Aruba. The airline’s Colombian division has formally submitted a request to Aeronáutica Civil to open the route, linking El Dorado...

n a first, the Queen Elizabeth is coming to Miami to sail on Caribbean cruises
It’s a pioneer and one of the world’s oldest shipping companies, but in its 185-year history, Cunard has never called Miami home. That’s about to change. The Queen Elizabeth will arrive at PortMiami on Oct. 16 and sail out of the Magic City until...

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...

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....

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...

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...

EU Plans to Sanction Providers of False Flags to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The EU plans to impose sanctions on three companies that have provided false flags to tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing documents it has reviewed. The companies have provided false flags of Aruba, Curacao,...

Casago Aruba: Redefining Island Stays with Full-Service Property Management
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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...

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...

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...

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...

Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig visits Aruba
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