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Aruba’s Autentico Festival Is Returning This October With Local Flavor and Global Talent
This fall, Aruba will once again become the Caribbean’s stage for culinary creativity. The Aruba Tourism Authority has announced the return of Autentico, the island’s signature food festival, set for Oct. 11–19. The weeklong celebration will...

AHATA announces winners of culinary competition for Team Aruba
0 The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) has announced the winners of its culinary competition for Team Aruba, held on September 26 at the Renaissance Convention Center. After a full day of intense competition, judges selected the top...

Investing in Aruba’s next generation: CasaGo Vacation Rentals scholarships
0 CasaGo Vacation Rentals, in collaboration with the University of Aruba, has launched a scholarship initiative aimed at encouraging local students to continue their studies in Aruba and helping to prepare the island’s future leaders....

Looking to the future: CAFT visits HOH to discuss care and construction
0 The ‘College Aruba Financieel Toezicht’ (CAFT), which is the board for financial supervision of Aruba, recently visited Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) to focus on two key topics: healthcare and the hospital’s future. “Our visit this time is...

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Appoints Ruthline Theysen as Complex Director of Food & Beverage
The hospitality industry continues to evolve, and strategic leadership appointments remain crucial for success in today’s competitive landscape. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has made a significant move by appointing Ruthline Theysen as...

Travelers to the U.S. can now use self bag drop at Aruba Airport
0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Self Bag Drop (SBD) service, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and enhancing the passenger journey at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The Self Bag...

Aruban chefs shine at international culinary event in Santo Domingo
0 Santo Domingo has transformed into a hub for world-class food and entertainment, hosting a week-long event that brought together top international chefs. Among the featured talents are two chefs from Aruba: Urvin Croes, head chef and owner of...

Aruba marks World Tourism Day with focus on youth and community
0 Aruba recently marked World Tourism Day with an event bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and community partners. Ronella Croes, director of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), stressed the importance of engaging young...

With October Visit, Aruba Startups Eye Atlanta for U.S. Market Entry
Ten startups from the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba will fly north to Atlanta in October on a trip aimed at exploring the city’s promise as a gateway into the U.S. market. The island, known more for tourism over technology, is to send some of...

Episode CCCXXII-322: Aruba’s Journey Through Education and Culture
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Consulate general of the kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami: Connecting economic opportunities between Florida and Aruba
Promoting Aruban business in the South of the US: The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami recently hosted a successful virtual session for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders from Aruba on how to tap into the...

15 Unique Things About Aruba – 2023 Guide
Aruba is an island that is set in the Caribbean. There are many fascinating and unique things that you must know about Aruba even before visiting it so that you have a better idea of the place. Although the island is small, there are still many...

Casago Aruba: Exceptional vacation rentals for every stay
0 Casago Aruba was founded with a clear vision: to elevate the tourism experience on the island. With a team boasting over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, the company is dedicated to offering vacation rentals that combine...

5 of the best centrally managed network systems
We're big proponents of rolling your own networking with OPNsense or similar systems, but everybody has differing networking needs, and sometimes you want an off-the-shelf solution. That's where centrally managed network systems come into play,...

Aruba sees historic growth in the Latin American market
0 During a key visit to Colombia, Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), highlighted Aruba’s significant growth in the Latin American tourism market. The visit also included a special appearance by Aruba’s Minister of Tourism,...

Episode CCCXXI -321: “What Will Remain of Aruba? Part II — How Our Natural Heritage Is Being Paved Away”
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For the first time: Argentina is Aruba’s top market in Latin America
0 Argentina has, for the first time, become Aruba’s leading Latin American market. Up to August 2025, visitor arrivals from Argentina grew by an impressive 126.5%, reaching 41,788 guests. This accounts for 4% of Aruba’s global market share and 28%...

The Royal Netherlands Army trains technical skills in Curaçao and Aruba during the Caribbean Engineer exercise
For the next three weeks, military engineers will train in Curaçao and Aruba. Over 100 Dutch military personnel will participate in the annual Caribbean Engineer exercise. During the exercise, they will carry out work on defense sites and help...

Africa’s digital future was on full display at GITEX Nigeria 2025
GITEX Nigeria 2025 wasn’t just another tech event. It was a bold statement about Africa’s place in the global innovation economy. The energy was electric as innovators, entrepreneurs, and global tech leaders came together to prove that Africa...

Aruba Airport proudly hosted the ACI-LAC meetings
0 The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly hosted this year’s Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) annual Environment & Sustainability and Security Committee meetings from September 1 to 3, 2025. About the...