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local Friday 5 august 2022

According to IMF: ‘Aruba moved very swiftly from the pandemic’

ORANJESTAD – During a tourists felt themselves safe
press conference this week, and secure with the proto-
Aruba’s minister of Tour- cols implemented on Aru-
ism, Dangui Oduber spoke ba” relating to Covid-19.
about how the recovery of
tourism for Aruba has been As the International Mon-
exceptional and among etary Fund commentd,
the best in the world. For “Aruba moved very swiftly
the first six months of 2022, from the pandemic.” To-
Aruba received 528,325 day, Aruba is the second
tourists, a recovery of 92 country in the world with
percent. the best recovery of tour-
ism.
The recovery of tourism on
Aruba for 2022 is at 92 per- The minister thanks all their
cent (-8%), which accord- partners, ministry of Tourism,
ing to minister Oduber, is Aruba Tourism Authority
very good, and one of the (ATA), Aruba Ports Author-
best in the world. The aver- ity (APA), Aruba Airport As-
age recovery worldwide sociation (AAA), Aruba Ho-
is 46$ (-54%), and in our tel and Tourism Association
region, this is around 60% (AHATA), Aruba Time Share
(-40%). Association (ATSA), Aruba
Vacation Rentals and also
According to minister Odu- extends gratitude to ev-
ber, this confirms our cour- eryone working in the tour-
age and determination to ism sector, and the whole
announce “our exit strate- community of our beautiful
gy in the middle of the pan- island of Aruba.
demic in January 2022. The

Passions on the Beach’s ‘I Still Do! Dinner menu
Passions on the Beach allows couples to enjoy a true toes-in-the-sand dining experience
along one of the world’s top-ranked beaches, Eagle Beach. From the calming sounds of the
LIKE US ON ocean waves and live instrumentals to the soft light reflecting off the ocean as the sun sets
and the moon rises, dining at Passions on the Beach is truly an unparalleled and unforgettable
experience. In connection with the 4th edition of the ‘I Do! Vow renewal on Thursday August
11th, couples are invited to indulge at Passions on the Beach afterwards for our most romantic
night yet – complete with a special I Still Do! menu designed to celebrate and ignite love.
Facebook.com/arubatoday/ Here’s to forever after!