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Tierra del Sol Golf Course by Iberostar Celebrates Its Grand
Re-Opening with a Day of tournament and Celebration
Aruba’s first Shoco Sanctuary within
the property. More than ten Shoco
pairs were successfully protected
and continue to inhabit the sanc-
tuary area within the golf course.
This initiative reflects Iberostar’s on-
going commitment to biodiversity
and nature.
Originally designed by acclaimed
architect Robert Trent Jones II,
Tierra del Sol was celebrated by
Golf Digest as offering “Scotland,
Arizona, and the Caribbean all in
one round.” This desert links course
masterfully combines the elements
of wind, sea, and earth to create
a truly exhilarating experience for
golfers of all levels
Noord, Aruba — Iberostar Hotels “Tierra del Sol holds a special Terrace for a Dinner Reception
& Resorts proudly celebrated the place in Aruba’s landscape and Prize Ceremony, where par- About Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Grand Re-Opening of Tierra del Sol and in the hearts of our mem- ticipants were recognized for their Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is the hotel
by Iberostar, marking a new era for bers and guests,” said Ashiko achievements. The evening show- division and core business of Ibero-
Golf in Aruba. Martinus, Director of Tierra del cased Iberostar’s signature hospital- star Group, a 100% family-owned
Sol Golf Course by Iberostar. ity and its dedication to creating Spanish multinational with almost
This re-opening followed an exten- “This re-opening represents memorable, community-centered 70 years of history in tourism, with
sive renovation process that repre- a new chapter for our golf experiences. its business origins dating back to
sented a significant investment in course and a reaffirmation This transformation included a com- 1877. Its portfolio features 32,000
the revitalization of the golf course, of Iberostar’s long-term vi- plete refurbishment of all greens rooms across 100 four- and five-star
reaffirming Iberostar’s long-term sion; blending excellence in and tees, which were newly grassed hotels in 13 countries, dedicated to
commitment to the Tierra del Sol service and community en- to ensure optimal playing condi- delivering exceptional quality and
community. These enhancements gagement.” tions. The irrigation system was fully heartfelt service. At the same time, it
were designed to elevate the golf- upgraded and modernized, while upholds a responsible tourism model
ing experience, contribute to offer- The day was filled with friendly com- the driving range received final ir- that prioritizes the well-being of both
ing added value to the surround- petition, camaraderie, and commu- rigation improvements along with people and nature.
ing properties and reinforcing the nity spirit. Following the tournament, new mats and ball trays for an en-
area’s prestige. guests gathered at the Lighthouse hanced practice experience. Earlier Welcoming 2.5 million guests annu-
To commemorate this milestone, this year, the final phase of grassing ally and boasting a prime beach-
Tierra Del Sol by Iberostar hosted the fairways and driving range was front presence, the Iberostar Beach-
a Grand Re-Opening Golf Tourna- completed, followed by meticulous front Resorts brand offers three
ment, welcoming members and fine-tuning of the tees and greens in distinct segments to fulfill every
invited guests to experience the re- preparation for the reopening of all traveler’s holiday dreams. Iberostar
newed course. Before tee-off, Ashi- 18 holes. As part of the upgrades, Waves delivers fun-filled experienc-
ko Martinus, Director of Tierra del new signage and tee markers were es, perfect for families and couples
Sol by Iberostar, expressed heart- installed throughout the course, and who love the beach. Iberostar Se-
felt appreciation to the dedicated the facilities at holes 6 and 15 were lection provides premium, spacious,
staff who worked hard behind the fully refurbished to enhance guest and relaxing stays with exceptional
scenes throughout the renovation. comfort. service. Lastly, JOIA by Iberostar is
Their teamwork, commitment, and In addition to the course’s physi- a collection of luxury resorts in ex-
passion were instrumental in achiev- cal refurbishment, Tierra del Sol by clusive locations, distinguished by
ing the course’s world-class stan- Iberostar, in collaboration with local highly personalized and refined
dards. conservation experts, established service.q
Fun facts about cacti hedges “Trankera”
(Oranjestad) – When off- ple either used stone walls around the hedges offers
roading in inland Aruba, or trankera as a fence to more shelter for fauna. An-
you may notice some ward off strangers and wild other aspect is the prop-
cacti hedges around vari- animals that can feed on agation process. When
ous properties or lined the cunucu vegetation or pruning hedges, flowers
up by certain pathways. cattle. and seeds were removed,
These man-made hedges which limits propagation
are called “trankera” and Nowadays, trankeras are to a minimum.
play an important role in less common, and those
maintaining our flora and that still stand are often not So, though trankeras don’t
fauna. maintained. On the sur- play that big of a role in
face this seems like a bad Aruba’s agriculture any-
The trankera dates to co- development, however more, our environment still
lonialism, where settlers es- this proved to be benefi- reaps the benefits of these
tablished several ‘cunucu’ cial for our flora and fauna. long-standing natural
(farm) on the island. Peo- Naturally developed flora structures.q
