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.
Continue reading "%s"Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Welcomes Marielle Smeets to Their Team
Born in the Netherlands, Marielle has enjoyed a solid hospitality career on Aruba for the past nine years. The dynamic hotelier by profession has just recently been recruited by the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino as the Pool & Beach manager and as such she is responsible for guests’ daytime experience at the resort’s famous waterfront.
Continue reading "%s"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.
Continue reading "%s"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!
Continue reading "%s"EL Tours WinsTransfer Company of the Year Award for the Americas
EL Tours & Transfers is extremely proud to announce they have recently won Transfer Company of the Year for the Americas in the 2017 Holiday & Tour Specialist Awards awarded by Luxury Travel Guide. Helping to build the island's reputation as a top destination for the discerning luxury travelers!
Continue reading "%s"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.
Continue reading "%s"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.
Continue reading "%s"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.
Continue reading "%s"Hilton Aruba Resort’s Sunset Grille Welcomes Chef Lij Heron
Chef Lij Heron recently assumed the leadership of the culinary team at the Sunset Grille, of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino. The decorated chef comes to Aruba from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Ras Al Khaimah, of the United Arab Emirates. Making for quite the impressive culinary background!
Continue reading "%s"Aruba’s Flip Flop Festival 2017 Announces Performers
Flip Flop Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in Aruba. This event brings around thousands of people annually and this year it seems it will only get better. Aruba's much anticipated 2017 festival has finally released its dates and leading performers!
Continue reading "%s"Hans-Georg Roehrbein Named GM of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino announced the appointment of Hans-Georg Roehrbein as the new general manager of the 357-room resort, which has just recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation.
Continue reading "%s"The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Unveils A Bold, New Look For 2017
The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive has just completed extensive renovations throughout the property that redefine Aruba's all-inclusive options. New for 2017, the property now features a stylish and trendy look while providing modern luxuries and sweeping views of its signature mile-long, pristine white sand beach.
Continue reading "%s"Aruba Ray’s Comedy Club Returns to Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
After rave reviews and packed crowds, it is rated number one on TripAdvisor, and is also in USA Today's "Ten Best", Aruba Ray's Comedy Club returns to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino! A selection of America's top comedians will be performing, don't miss out on all the laughter and entertainment!
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