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24 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Dialuna, 20 November 2023

Aruba Ranks Top 3 in Caribbean Tourism Growth

Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, shares positive tourism

results for October 2023, reporting a significant 109% growth compared to 2019.

IN October 2023, Aruba welcomed 93,857 tourists through
our airport, marking a growth of 12.4% compared to

October 2022. The report emphasizes the growth, with the
largest market remaining North America at 81.6%, followed
by South America at 10.1%, and Europe at 5.9%.

Tourism continues to flourish, surpassing 2019 levels, which
is notably exceptional. It’s also noteworthy that the reasons
for visiting Aruba in October 2023, compared to 2022,
include business, conferences, and shopping.

Indicators demonstrate that the visitor experience remains
high, with a service rating of 9.3 and a gastronomy rating of demonstrates growth, with our visitors spending more
9.5, as evaluated by the visitors themselves. money in our economy.

Another crucial indication is the collaboration with the Cruise lines also show confidence in Aruba, with a growth of
“Transparent Insight” platform by Aruba Tourism Authority 60.5% from January to September 2023 compared to 2022.
(ATA), measuring short-term vacation rentals on properties

in Aruba. It also evaluates the Average Daily Rate (ADR) to Minister Oduber expresses gratitude to all partners and indi-
gauge its impact on our economy. viduals working in the tourism industry. These efforts have
Aruba ranks in the top 3 in the Caribbean for vacation rentals led Aruba to exceed all expectations in its recovery. Thanks
with the highest ADR. to the resilient people, let’s continue to demonstrate our

Vacation Rentals in Aruba from January to October 2023 hospitality to our visitors. Tourism remains the key driver of
total $47,424,595 more compared to 2022. This scenario our economy.