Aruba’s minister of Tourism Otmar Oduber visited Aruba Boardwalk Hotel for the first time after it switched owners and the property got completely renovated. After the sale was completed, twin sisters Kimberly and Stephanie decided to renovate the property to give it a Coastal-Living vive, which translated in lots of bright colors. The minister was pleasantly surprised with the changes the hotel underwent.

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino invited local clients and members of the press to celebrate the re-launch of its newly renovated $1.6 million Grand Ballroom. General Manager Tom Calame and Senior Sales Manager Chela de Lannoy cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially re-open the Grand Ballroom and welcomed the invitees to a cocktail party in the re-vamped space.

As of August 10, 2013 the "Colors of Aruba II" photography exhibit will be open for two months at the Westin Art Gallery. The purpose of this current collection is "to reveal to island visitors aspects of Aruba that is beyond the beaches and resorts. The Westin Art Gallery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Caribbean’s leading digital newspaper, Caribbean Journal, has announced their “Top 2013 Greenest Hotels” list, and Aruba’s very own Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is pleased to be featured among the top 10 hotels, taking third place.

As a health oriented hotel, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa is giving their guests the opportunity to live healthy even away from home. Manchebo was honored to be able to welcome journalists from Ladies' Home Jourmal as well as other publications to their intimate boutique resort.

Lisa D’Amato and her husband Adam fell in love with the island during D’Amato’s appearance at the launch party of Aruba Marriott’s H2Oasis adults only pool in March 2012. While vacationing in Aruba, they were welcomed back to the Aruba Marriott Resort to spend time at the H2Oasis pool and the beach.

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa will be the host of Aruba's first Stand Up Paddle Yoga retreat this coming November. SUP Yoga is a unique combination of traditional yoga postures while floating on water. Giving chance for new relaxing experience and build extra core strength.

Starting August, The Boardwalk will introduce special romance and honeymoon packages to their growing list of promotions. Boardwalk Hotel which was recently nominated as one of 10 Best Small Hotels of 2013, has opened up possibilities for romantic couples to enjoy some peaceful and private time together.

Renaissance Resorts in Aruba and Curacao were named ‘best hotel’ on their Caribbean islands by visitors of Monarc.ca. Monarc.ca is a website of hotel reviews for Canadian travelers, allowing only travelers who visited a hotel and purchased a trip from one of Monarc.ca participating travel retailer’s website to write and publish a review.