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and eclectic culinary scene,” said Rob Palleschi, global
head, full service brands, Hilton Worldwide. “As
one of the most revisited destinations in the region,
this opening marks an important milestone as we
continue to expand our global presence and deliver
on our commitment to providing diverse experiences
for our guests.”

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Caribbean Portfolio with “The opening of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort &
Casino is celebrated with pride,” said Tom Potter,
OPENING of Hilton Aruba senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin
America, Hilton Worldwide. “This project is a
Caribbean Resort & Casino magnificent addition to our Caribbean portfolio with
its remarkable connection to the island’s past and
HILTON Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Aruba. With a privileged location on picturesque exceptional team members who bring traditional
Hilton Worldwide announced the white sand beaches, this upscale resort in Aruba Aruban hospitality to life. We are grateful for the
opening of the 355-room Hilton welcomes travelers to one of the Caribbean’s most opportunity to be a part of this hospitable community,
Aruba Caribbean Resort & desired destinations. and extend Hilton’s warm welcome to the island’s
Casino yesterday, a 15-acre residents and visitors.”
beachfront oasis in “Aruba is the quintessential
Palm Beach, Caribbean island with its Aruba Growth Fund along with Minister Otmar
strong European Oduber managed to save La Grande Dame
influence, long Yesterday was a historical day for the Aruban hotel
stretches industry. Especially after Minister Otmar Oduber
of white interfered and prevented the first high-rise hotel in
beach Aruba, which has already become a landmark called
La Grande Dame, Aruba Caribbean Hotel from being
sold to the RIU group. The RIU group had every
intention of converting it into another all inclusive
hotel.

After negotiations done by Aruba Growth Fund and
Carlson Group didn’t go as planned and Carlson
Group managed to land a deal with RIU, Minister
Otmar Oduber intervened and managed to stop the
deal. Thanks to this intervention we welcomed Hilton
Hotel for the second time on Aruba yesterday, since
they took over what used to be known as Radisson
Hotel.

This property is in front of one of the most beautiful
beaches in the world. Congratulations
to Minister Otmar Oduber and
Aruba Growth Fund on this major
achievement in favor of Aruba.

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