ORANJESTAD — TUI fly will expand its services between the Netherlands and the ABC islands starting in April 2027, adding a third weekly flight connection involving Aruba. Under the newly announced sum

ORANJESTAD — A new application called Unda has launched in Aruba, allowing consumers to compare supermarket prices and potentially reduce their grocery expenses. Users can scan product barcodes or sea

ORANJESTAD — Gasoline prices in Aruba will decrease by 17.9 cents per liter effective Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following October's sharp increase. Diesel prices will also decline slightly, while

ORANJESTAD — Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a new nonstop service between Detroit, Michigan, and Aruba beginning December 19, 2026. The connection is part of a broader international expansion invo

ORANJESTAD — Aruba welcomed the Sapphire Princess cruise ship for the first time on Monday morning, marking another arrival during the island's recently started peak cruise season. Representatives of

ORANJESTAD — Royal Caribbean International has announced its April–October 2028 cruise program, featuring 11 ships sailing across the Caribbean and Mexico, including four Icon-class vessels. For Aruba

ORANJESTAD — Between October 31 and November 28, 2026, the Department of Labor and Research (DAO), Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) and Central Bank of Aruba are conducting a labor market survey cov

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is among the destinations included in Carnival Cruise Line's newly announced 2028–2029 itineraries, featuring more than 300 departures from Port Canaveral, Florida, aboard five crui

ORANJESTAD — Impact Hub Aruba has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Curaçao Innovation Hub and Dutch Caribbean Innovation Fund to strengthen connections between entrepreneurship and in

ORANJESTAD — Six business organizations in Aruba (CUA, ATIA, AHATA, AFBA, ATSA and WAB) have sent a letter to Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Geoffrey Wever, urging the government not to deci

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) has received a partial payment of Afl. 15 million from health insurer AZV for medical services provided in 2025. While the payment offers temporary financial

ORANJESTAD — ATIA has expressed disappointment with the consultation process surrounding the minimum wage and the public statements made by Prime Minister Mike Eman. The business association outlined

ORANJESTAD — The AZV Executive Body (OE AZV) has announced an additional Afl. 15 million advance to Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) to address its ongoing liquidity challenges. The latest allocation bri

ORANJESTAD — Porter Airlines will launch non-stop service between Ottawa and Aruba on November 7, offering two flights a week during the winter season. The new route expands Aruba’s air connections wi

ORANJESTAD — Francis Saladin, vice president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), accused the government of contributing to the rising cost of living through higher taxes and tariffs while expecting

ORANJESTAD — While some government-owned companies in Aruba have sufficient reserves to withstand financial setbacks, others have been struggling with structural financial problems for years. This eme

ORANJESTAD — People with limited financial resources appear to be among the groups most vulnerable to risky gambling behavior in Aruba. A scientific study reveals that 43% of gamblers earning a net mo

ORANJESTAD — A new scientific study reveals how deeply gambling is embedded in everyday life in Aruba. According to the Onderzoek Kansspeldeelname Aruba study, 64% of surveyed adults participated in a

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's annual inflation rate reached 3% in September 2026, with consumer prices increasing 0.3% compared with August, according to figures released Wednesday, October 28, by the Central

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AFBA) is urging the government to carefully assess its plan to increase the monthly minimum wage from Afl. 2,007.05 to Afl. 2,683, the proposed subs

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Chamber of Commerce (KvK) shares concerns about the high cost of living and the need to improve workers' purchasing power. However, the organization questions the government's i

ORANJESTAD — Economisch Bureau Amsterdam recommends targeted electricity discounts for low-income households as part of its strategy to reduce poverty in Aruba. According to its October 2025 report, a

ORANJESTAD — A study by Economisch Bureau Amsterdam (EBA) reveals that in 2023, 22.2% of Aruba's households earned less than half the median household income, an internationally recognized measure of

ORANJESTAD — The Central Bank of Aruba (CBA) warns that foreign real estate investments could drive up housing and land prices for local residents. Rising international energy, transportation and food

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s public finances are genuinely improving and public debt is falling rapidly, but the country still lacks sufficient fiscal room to withstand another international crisis without po

ORANJESTAD — Aruba needed tourism to double to achieve economic growth of 20% per capita over twenty years. According to Hans Hoogervorst, chairman of the Aruba Board of Financial Supervision (CAft),

ORANJESTAD — Couples marrying in Aruba spend an average of US$27,000, while wedding guests spend approximately US$4,000 per person and honeymooners US$10,500, according to an Aruba Tourism Authority (

ORANJESTAD — KLM is replacing the Airbus A330 with Boeing 777 and 787-10 aircraft on its Aruba and Bonaire route from October 25 for the winter season. The change provides more World Business Class se

ORANJESTAD — Tourism policy is too important for Aruba to leave solely to one minister or delegate too extensively to organisations. Hans Hoogervorst, chairman of the Aruba Board of Financial Supervis

ORANJESTAD — AHATA honoured 37 professionals at its 2026 Excellence Awards at The St. Regis Aruba Resort, attended by 250 guests. The awards recognise their dedication and contribution to Aruba’s tour

ORANJESTAD — Starting October 25, 2026, KLM will introduce Boeing 777 and 787-10 aircraft on its Aruba and Bonaire routes, increasing Business Class and Premium Comfort seating. Previously operating A

ORANJESTAD — Former politician Miguel Mansur questions how the government intends to finance a minimum wage increase without placing additional pressure on businesses, consumers and public finances. A

ORANJESTAD — Air Canada is expanding its winter flight network, including a connection between Montreal and Aruba, alongside destinations such as Tenerife, Santo Domingo and Roatán. An Ipsos survey fo

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) reported that 114,517 stayover tourists arrived in Aruba during September 2026, generating 761,557 visitor nights, with an average stay of 6.7 nights.

ORANJESTAD — Southwest Airlines is expanding its international network with 11 new routes between November 2026 and June 2027, including nonstop service between Nashville, Tennessee, and Aruba, schedu

ORANJESTAD — Frontier Airlines ended its nonstop Atlanta–Aruba service in April 2026 as part of cuts affecting 21 international routes. According to a Simple Flying report based on Cirium data, the ai

ORANJESTAD — Trade union SEPPA is urging the government and Parliament to gradually raise the minimum wage to a level that allows workers to cover basic needs and live with dignity. The union argues t

ORANJESTAD — Laser Airlines plans to resume flights between Caracas and Aruba on December 3, 2026, with two weekly services on Thursdays and Sundays, according to a report by Rainer Nieves Dolande in

ORANJESTAD — Air Canada plans to increase its Montreal–Aruba service to two flights a week from February 14, 2027, according to a schedule update published by AeroRoutes. The service is scheduled to b

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airport Authority (AAA), Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and JetBlue celebrated 20 years of the airline’s service between New York and Aruba. Its first nonstop flight from JFK arri

ORANJESTAD — The third Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival, held October 3–11, attracted around 4,000 residents and visitors to its two-day festival, The Pavilion. More than 50 food and beverage vendors

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