AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Surge: Aruba is riding a strong travel wave again—an Amadeus/Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association report shows a 10% jump in tourist arrivals from April 2025 to April 2026, with more airlift, more hotel capacity, and growing demand for longer stays. Airport & Services: The Driver’s License service has moved from Santa Cruz to the former Doc building in Playa (Dominicanessenstraat 33), with exams and procedures now centralized for easier access. Beach Convenience: Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba is testing a new beachside food-and-drinks delivery service (11:00 AM–5:30 PM), letting guests order from palapas and chairs. Justice Update: A court case continues over allegations that a 32-year-old man drugged and raped a 15-year-old girl; the prosecutor sought 54 months in prison. Public Health Watch: DVG says there are no confirmed hantavirus cases in Aruba, and risk is currently very low.
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