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Tuesday 12 January 2021

Joe Davis, Managing Director Gloria:

“Gloria is an entertainment adventure

and the most state-of-the-art movie

theater in the Caribbean”

EAGLE BACH — Aruba now offers the most entertaining Covid-19 safety protocol in place. Social dard restaurant night
movie-going experience with heart-pounding audio, distancing is required, seats are separat-
awe-inspiring images and an immersive experience. ed and complete sanitizing is done after The company behind Gloria
IMAX is the name. But, there is way more. Grande Dame each movie. Eddie de Veer is the owner of MetaCorp,
Gloria is the newest entertainment complex and has 10 a 100% Aruban company existing for 100
cinema theaters: an IMAX, 6 comfort class theaters and Unique points years and owner of Gloria. “Gloria was the
3 VIP theaters. In total offering a capacity of 1132 seats. • Parking with 310 spots, near the hotels first cinema theater we started on Aruba,
Gloria invites you to dine at any of its three restaurants. • VIP experience now we do it again and we make the cir-
If you prefer, grab something quick at Lettuce Eat, Cold • IMAX super cinema experience cle round. This is spectacular.” If you visit
Fusion or the ubiquitous Starbucks. “If you vacation here, • 6 comfort class theaters Gloria, take a look at the short wall video
this is your perfect night out with the family,” says Joe Da- • Food Court showing the history of MetaCorp and their
vis, Managing Director Gloria. • Mingle with the locals significance to the Aruban community. De
• Fun for your teens and small children Veer: “In difficult times like these we do in-
Davis manages not only in Aruba but also in Curacao. (Stay & Play) vest in our local economy showing confi-
“Gloria is an entertainment destination. We try to create a • Something different than your stan- dence and giving hope.” q
place for people not only to watch movies but also have
a night out whether that is eating dinner, enjoying drinks, Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA):
watching a sport event in one of the bars downstairs or
afterwards go to Stay & Play.” You can get pampered December occupancy was 58%
to do something with your family like see a movie and
in the VIP sections which have a different entrance from
the rest of the complex or just sit and have a coffee. Truly, lower than a year ago
Gloria has something for everyone. “This is the most state-
of-the-art movie theater in the Caribbean.” available room, tourism’s primary in-
dicator, dropped by 63% to $86.54.
Downstairs • Total revenue dropped by 62%.
IMAX is a brand, Gloria agreed to a franchise where they
purchased the proprietary equipment and thus offering Occupancy forecast
to show movies in that format. Davis: “A larger screen, dy- January OCC 30%
namic sound, amazing image that is IMAX.” Upon enter- February OCC 32%
ing the complex you encounter a food court offering P.F.
Chang’s (Asian food), Italian Mangiamo and the sports Q1 2021 OCC 33%
bar Sizzle. Starbucks, Lettuce Eat and Cold Fusion are wel- 2021 Avg OCC 42%
coming you and for the children there’s Play & Stay play
court. Timeshare
ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Hotel & Tour- AHATA’s Timeshare properties experi-
VIP ism Association has published the latest enced a 56% occupancy rate in Decem-
If you want an upscale experience, use the separate en- hotel performance data reporting that ber and 37% occupancy for the year
trance to the VIP theatres. “Here you relax in a full recliner in December the occupancy increased 2020. The forecast for January is 63%.
with a particular headrest, your waiter comes into the au- compared to the previous month, how-
ditorium and takes your order to serve you there. If you do ever companies that depend on tourism AHATA member hotels: Amsterdam
not want to watch a movie and just enjoy your steak and continue to operate at a loss. Manor Beach Resort, Barceló Aruba,
seafood we offer a very nice lounge to sit and eat, your Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Brickell Bay
choice. Seats are state of the art, brand-new and super December 2020 Beach Club, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort,
comfortable with built-in tray tables, illuminated menus • Occupancy: The occupancy rate Courtyard by Marriott, Divi & Tamarijn
and a call-button for service,” Davis says. Eventually they was 34.9%; a decline of 58% com- All-Inclusive, Eagle Aruba Resort, Holiday
will offer valet parking as well. pared to a year ago. Inn Resort Aruba, Hyatt Regency Aruba,
• ADR: The average daily rate (for oc- Hyatt Place Aruba Airport, Manchebo
Upstairs cupied rooms) decreased by 19% Beach Resort, Marriott Aruba & Stellaris
The escalator brings you to the first floor with IMAX and 6 compared to last year, to $276.05 Casino, Paradera Park, Renaissance
comfort class theaters. “Ease in very comfortable leather • RevPAR: The revenue per available Aruba Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Aruba, RIU
rockers and enjoy the large and wide screens plus per- room dropped by 66% to $96.39. Palace Aruba, RIU Palace Antillas, Talk of
fect sound. IMAX offers wide huge chairs and a screen the Town Hotel.
of 22 meters wide (71 feet) and 13 meters tall with a 10.1 2020 average
Dolby Surround Sound System, amazing.” Gloria takes • Occupancy: The year’s average oc- AHATA member timeshares: Divi Aruba
you inside the movie, you are living it! cupancy is 68% lower than last year, Phoenix, Divi Dutch Village, Divi Village
at a rate of 26.9%. Golf, La Cabana, Marriott Ocean Club,
Covid-19 safety in place • RevPAR: The year’s revenue per Marriott Surf Club.
Because of the current pandemic Gloria has the required