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Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort & MVC Eagle Beach

Aruba continue to lead in global sustainability practices

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort & MVC Eagle Beach Retain Prestigious EarthCheck
Certifications for 2025, Reaffirming Their Enduring Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

MVC Eagle Beach Aruba also suc- mitment to eco-friendly operations
cessfully retained its EarthCheck stems from a shared belief that we
Platinum Certification, maintaining can deliver exceptional guest expe-
its place among an elite group of riences while protecting the natural
tourism operators certified to the in- beauty and culture that make our sterdam Manor has further strength-
ternationally recognized EarthCheck island so special.” ened its position as a global leader
Company Standard. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort in sustainable hospitality.
“For more than fifteen years, Am- continued to make significant strides MVC Eagle Beach also demonstrat-
sterdam Manor and MVC Eagle in sustainability throughout 2024, re- ed exceptional progress, lowering
Beach have set the benchmark ducing its energy consumption by potable water consumption by 2.3%
for sustainability in the region,” said 7.9% per guest night and cutting per guest night. The resort achieved
Stewart Moore, CEO & Founder of greenhouse gas emissions by 9.6% major improvements in its Pesticide
EarthCheck. “Their enduring commit- per guest night compared to the Products Rating, increasing from one
ment to caring for people, culture, previous year, according to its 2024 to four stars, and in its Paper Products
and the environment demonstrates EarthCheck Performance Report. Rating, which elevated from two
that responsible tourism isn’t just the The resort also maintained above- to five stars, according to its 2024
right thing to do, it’s smart, forward- average ratings in both water sav- EarthCheck Performance Report.
thinking business. By integrating sus- ings and community contributions. The resort continues to exceed re-
tainability into every aspect of their With water consumption reduced to gional averages across multiple key
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort and operations, they continue to inspire 184.3 L per guest night, well below metrics including energy efficiency,
its sister property, MVC Eagle Beach others and lead the way toward a the regional average of 486.5 L, Am- emissions reduction and waste man-
Aruba, have once again been rec- more resilient and regenerative tour- agement, reinforcing its strong com-
ognized as global leaders in sustain- ism future.” mitment to environmental steward-
able tourism through their continued By working with EarthCheck, Amster- ship and responsible operations.
partnership with EarthCheck, the dam Manor Beach Resort and MVC Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is
world’s leading business advisory Eagle Beach Aruba continue to be also enhancing the guest experi-
group specializing in sustainability part of a global network of tourism ence through ongoing renovations
and destination management for leaders taking meaningful steps to- and upgrades. The resort is cur-
the travel and tourism industry. ward addressing climate change, rently remodeling its Manor Studios,
protecting natural assets, and en- located in the three-story entrance
For 2025, Amsterdam Manor Beach suring a more sustainable future for building, with expanded layouts,
Resort proudly retained its Earth- the travel industry. fully renewed interiors featuring styl-
Check Master Certification, mark- ish décor, and a refreshed exterior
ing more than fifteen years of con- “We are incredibly proud to contin- façade that complements the prop-
tinuous dedication to environmental ue representing Aruba as a global erty’s signature ambiance. Addition-
stewardship and sustainable opera- example of sustainable tourism,” said ally, a new porte-cochère will offer a
tions. This recognition reaffirms the Jurgen van Schaijk, Owner & Man- more welcoming arrival experience,
resort’s position among the world’s aging Director of Amsterdam Manor while convenient shower rooms will
most environmentally responsible Beach Resort and MVC Eagle Beach be introduced for guests with early
hospitality leaders. Aruba. “Our team’s continued com- arrivals or late departures.q

Know more about the Town Hall Eloy Arends building

The Monuments bureau the home of the Arends that allow the connection of dows which allow plenty of
shares some essential facts family. It was the first build- the rooms with each other. light inside, as well as good
about the Town Hall known ing that the Monuments bu- ventilation.
as the Eloy Arends building. reau, and the Government The entrance has large doors
The aim is to educate the of Aruba, restored in 1997. and columns supporting the It has dormer windows and
community about the man- Mr. Medardo ‘Dada’ Picus, floor of the upper balcony. In crowns on the outside part of
sion’s construction, history, was the architect of this between the columns, there the roof and different deco-
and preservation. Aruban-Caribbean building. are decoration details made rations on the edges of the
The building sits on a 1.545 out of wood. The elaborately walls and facade.
The Doctor Eloy Arends m² plot of land and is a typi- detailed embellishment is
building is located at the cal Aruban mansion. It is an known as gingerbread trim This is a stunning building full
Wilhelminastraat 8 and was open home with false walls and the triangular decora- of beautiful details that re- construction of the man-
tive wall surface over the semble its beauty and trans- sion began in 1922 and was
columns is called the tym- form into a history of love. completed in 1925 when the
panum. Aruban tradition for “well- couple got married.
to-do” families dictates that
The top of the doors and before a man gets married, The Office of the Civil Regis-
windows have stained glass. he has to present his future try is located in the adjacent
wife with a newly built and building, whereas the man-
The building is not built on fully furnished house. It was sion hall is used exclusively
ground level but at approx- certainly the case with this for civil wedding ceremo-
imately 1.5 meters above building. nies.
ground level. This mansion
elevation created storage Due to the engagement The Monuments bureau
below the wooden floors between Eloy Arends and will continue to contribute
and allowed proper venti- Monica Lacle (daughter of and educate the commu-
lation. Adriaan Lacle, who is main- nity about the history of our
ly known for the boulevard monuments with significant
The building has lots of win- that bears his name), the value for Aruba.q