Aruba Partners With United Nations Sanctioned International Day of Happiness

United Nations sanctioned International Day of Happiness and the "One happy island" of Aruba announced a brand partnership with a mutual, long-term goal of inspiring acts of happiness worldwide. Aruba is the first nation to formally partner with the organization, which is on track to become an inter-governmental agency after five years of dedicating March 20 as the global day of happiness.  

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Columnist Rona Coster Launches Island Life Book

On Wednesday March 15 a festive event at Arubiana, annex of the national library, marked the book launch of Island Life, Aruba’s Best-Kept Diary, a selection of columns written by Rona Coster between 1992 and 2004. The book, a very attractive 200-page hard cover with the look and feel of a diary, marks Rona Coster’s 25th anniversary as a columnist on the island.

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Boardwalk Hotel Aruba Celebrates Employee’s 20th Anniversary

Boardwalk Small Hotel’s staff and management recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Veronica Esperanza Castaneda Espinoza.  Veronica was hired on February 28, 1997 at Boardwalk Hotel to join the Housekeeping team, right after she moved from her native country Peru to Aruba in 1996, at age 22. We applaud Veronica for all her hard work and dedication!

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Aruba’s Flip Flop Festival 2017 Announces Latest Headliner!

On Tuesday, February 28th during Flip Flop Festival's official press conference the latest performing artist was announced. Rick Ross, one of today's biggest artists in the rap industry will be headlining Flip Flop Festival 2017!  He will be taking the stage alongside Konshens, one of Dancehall's most talented and popular artists.

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Ewald Biemans Honored by HSMAI and National Geographic

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the 60th Annual Adrian Awards. Ewald Biemans, owner and Managing Director of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort was recognized with a Gold Adrian Award as the Leader in Sustainable Tourism, presented by HSMAI and National Geographic Traveler.  

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TripAdvisor Ranks Aruba’s Eagle Beach No. 3 in the World

TripAdvisor, the global travel planning and booking site, today announced the top beaches in the world, presenting Aruba with three profound tourism accolades – further endorsing the destination for its unparalleled coastlines. Solidifying Aruba's beauty and reputation as one of the most sought-after vacation destinations. 

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