ORANJESTAD — Aruba Convention Bureau (ACB) is participating in IMEX America 2026, October 13–15 in Las Vegas, to attract more meetings, incentive trips, conferences and corporate events to Aruba. Unde

ORANJESTAD — Princess Cruises will include Aruba among destinations receiving extended visits during its 2028–2029 Caribbean season. Under its More Ashore program, selected itineraries will offer late

ORANJESTAD — WEB Aruba and Wärtsilä have signed a contract for a 35 MW/70 MWh battery system, with final handover scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. The agreement includes energy management and

NOORD — Centro di Bario Noord will host an Agriculture and Food Market on Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can buy fruit, vegetables and other local products, as well as plants for

ORANJESTAD — Fuel prices in Aruba will rise again on October 14. Premium unleaded gasoline increases by 20.6 cents to Afl. 3.124 per liter, while diesel reaches Afl. 3.376 and kerosene Afl. 3.119. Gas

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) has renewed its ground handling concessions with Swissport and GenAir without opening a new selection process. The agreements take effect on January 1, 2027.

ORANJESTAD — Frans Ponson, president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), believes the government must review the charges it imposes on basic necessities before continuing to place responsibility for

ORANJESTAD — Delta Air Lines will expand its nonstop Boston–Aruba service to up to 12 flights per week, including five additional weekly flights, during the April 2027 spring break and Patriots’ Day h

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airlines, Laser and Venezolana are preparing to resume commercial flights between Aruba and Venezuela in November, according to Juan Guatopo, vice president of the La Vela de Coro C

ORANJESTAD — Former students from Aruba with a Dutch DUO student loan or student debt may face higher interest in 2027. According to official information published by Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KvK) says a new tourism policy should first focus on solving the island’s current problems instead of pursuing further growth in visitor number

ORANJESTAD — Aruba stands out in FlightHub’s latest 2026 travel trends report, recording a 118% increase in bookings from Canada compared with the same period a year earlier. The figure is based on bo

ORANJESTAD — An American traveler’s missed-flight ordeal in Aruba has reached an international audience after PEOPLE published her account. But the timeline also shows that she arrived at the airport

ORANJESTAD — Aruba has secured two spots on AAA’s Top 10 Casino Hotels of 2026, a ranking that recognizes casino hotels for luxury, personalized service and overall guest experience. The St. Regis Aru

ORANJESTAD — Aruba recorded stronger bank lending and higher tourist arrivals in August 2026, while total government revenue declined compared with a year earlier. According to the Central Bank of Aru

ORANJESTAD — A new study on Aruba and the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands concludes that the Chinese presence has increased over recent decades, mainly through migration, entre

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Trade & Industry Association (ATIA) has appointed Derchlien G. Dijkhoff as its new Director, effective November 1, 2026. Dijkhoff brings more than 15 years of experience in stra

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) disagrees with the Tourism Implementation Plan 2026–2031. Following three consultation rounds with the Tourism Ministry, the association says

ORANJESTAD — Aruba continues to position its tourism economy around higher-spending visitors, with a strong dependence on the U.S. market, upscale hospitality and premium accommodations. A recent regi

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is set to welcome a new attraction centered around one of the island’s best-known local products. The Balashi Beer Experience is preparing to officially open on October 4, 2026, off

ORANJESTAD — An executive in Aruba’s tourism sector has strongly criticised the Tourism 3.0 report recently published by Noticiacla. His main message is that the Government must take responsibility fo

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is preparing to welcome a new attraction: The Balashi Beer Experience. On Thursday morning, the press received an introduction to the MetaCorp project, which CEO Eddie de Veer said

ORANJESTAD — Argentina has become a fundamental market for Aruba’s tourism, according to Jordan Schlipken Croes, the Aruba Tourism Authority’s (ATA) director for Latin America. Speaking to Travel2lata

EAGLE BEACH — Iberostar Wave of Change has received recognition from the World Economic Forum in the inaugural Beyond Tourism Impact Stars, which honoured six private-sector solutions addressing chall

ORANJESTAD — More than half of the products and services monitored by CBS to measure the cost of living in Aruba recorded price increases over the past 12 months. According to the Consumer Price Index

ORANJESTAD — A household consisting of two adults and two children now needs approximately Afl. 5,663 per month to cover the minimum cost of living in Aruba. This is Afl. 144 more than a year ago, acc

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and Aruba Excellence Foundation (AEF) have signed a new agreement to continue and expand educational programs focused on service quality and the visit

ORANJESTAD — The AWE Project has completed its first professional training program in barbering, awarding certificates to 11 young people between the ages of 16 and 35 who completed four practical wor

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Bank has announced the appointment of Ramon Mas as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2026. Mas currently serves as Head of Corporate & Platinum Banking and KYC. The leadershi

WILLEMSTAD — The InselAir trademark and brand, a well-known name in Caribbean aviation with a long-standing connection to Curaçao, South America and the wider region, has officially been offered for s

ORANJESTAD — The cost of living in Aruba rose again during August 2026. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), prices increased by 0.5% compared with Ju

ORANJESTAD — Motorists in Aruba are facing a sharp increase in fuel costs. According to CBS figures for August 2026, gasoline prices were 27.1% higher than a year earlier, while diesel recorded an ann

ORANJESTAD — Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for its newest ship, Carnival Tropicale, which will begin sailing from Galveston on April 15, 2028, with cruises to the Caribbean, The Bahamas and

ORANJESTAD — Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival will host an Industry Seminar on October 8, 2026, at Embassy Suites Aruba, aimed at strengthening professional development in Aruba’s culinary and hospit

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is continuing to strengthen its position as a favorite Caribbean destination for Colombian and Latin American travelers. According to Darysse Croes, global communications manager of

ORANJESTAD — Frans Ponson, president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), is strongly criticizing what he describes as a lack of enforcement in Aruba, particularly when it comes to the informal marke

ORANJESTAD — The San Nicolas Pop-Up Market will celebrate its first anniversary this Saturday, September 26, at Plaza Lolita. What started in September 2025 with just 13 local vendors and artisans has

ORANJESTAD — WEB Aruba has officially launched its BESS II project, a large-scale battery energy storage system with a capacity of 35 MW / 70 MWh. The project is scheduled for completion in 2028 and,

ORANJESTAD — Current and aspiring entrepreneurs in Aruba can strengthen their knowledge of financial management and employee insurance during IDEA’s “Ready to Grow” workshop on Tuesday, September 29,

WILLEMSTAD — A simple, memorable and authentically local experience is essential to the future of cruise tourism. That was the central message from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-Gener

ORANJESTAD — Aruba ranks 19th among destinations for families and 22nd for couples, but 46th for solo travelers, according to booking data released by travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth on Septe

ORANJESTAD — Aruba welcomed 145,750 stayover visitors in August 2026, recording 967,001 visitor nights and an average stay of 6.6 nights, according to the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.). North Ameri

ORANJESTAD — The major air traffic control telecommunications failure in the northeastern United States also affected flights between Newark and Aruba. According to Queen Beatrix International Airport

ORANJESTAD — During the opening of the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) 2026, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) outlined its strategy for the future of tourism, with a stronger focus on qualit

ORANJESTAD — Starting October 15, 2026, Maersk will introduce a new USD 1,000 terminal handling charge for every container arriving in Aruba from overseas. Containers shipped from Aruba to destination

ORANJESTAD — Aruba has emerged as one of the destinations becoming significantly cheaper for travelers from Colombia, according to an analysis published by El Colombiano based on KAYAK data. The avera

ORANJESTAD — Interest in direct air connections between Aruba and Venezuela is growing, with the commercial and tourism sector in Venezuela’s Falcón state expecting as many as six additional airlines

ORANJESTAD — After Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop denied reports that the hospital may be unable to pay salaries in November, ABV union president Gina Maduro has also responded to Noti

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop has denied a report published on the front page of Diario suggesting that, without financial intervention, the hospital may be unable to pay

ORANJESTAD — While the discussion surrounding the financial situation of AZV and Horacio Oduber Hospital often focuses on care for undocumented persons, there is another factor that deserves serious a

ORANJESTAD — Aruba will host the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) 2026 from September 14 to 18, bringing together 81 international participants from North America, Latin America and Europe. Durin

CARACAS — More than 7,000 tons of products were exported from Venezuela to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao between January and May 2026, according to the Chamber of Commerce of La Vela de Coro. Chamber vic

ORANJESTAD — Margaritaville at Sea Islander made its inaugural call in Aruba on September 9, 2026, bringing approximately 2,650 cruise passengers to the island. The visit marks the vessel’s entry into

ORANJESTAD — Air connectivity between Aruba and Colombia has continued to expand in 2026, with Wingo now directly linking the island to five Colombian cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga and B

ORANJESTAD — Aeroparaguaná announced that today, September 9, it successfully operated a charter flight on the Las Piedras – Aruba – Las Piedras route, marking what the airline describes as the reopen

ORANJESTAD — SETAR employees’ union STT says it has reached an impasse with the Government of Aruba over the position of SETAR director, as uncertainty grows over the succession of current managing di

ORANJESTAD — Starting September 9, 2026, diesel and kerosene prices in Aruba will rise significantly, while gasoline will see only a marginal increase. Unleaded premium gasoline will increase by 0.9 c

ORANJESTAD — In July 2026, Aruba recorded growth in tourism and government revenue, while the amount of money in circulation declined and inflation rose modestly. The money supply fell by Afl. 201.9 m

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is heading toward a strong 2027 budget surplus and further debt reduction, but the Financial Supervision Board CAft warns that public investment remains far too low compared with th