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AHATA shares hurricane preparedness guide with its members
0 As the 2025 hurricane season begins, the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) has provided its members with a basic preparedness guide to help them get ready. Approved by the Crisis Management Office Aruba (CMO), the guide is a valuable...

Qual é o certo: “CASSINO” ou “CASINO”?
Por sua vez, a EstrelaBet possui uma grande variedade de provedores, incluindo os criadores de vários jogos conhecidos. Localizamos títulos como Roleta Relâmpago, Aviator, Fortune Tiger, Sugar Rush 1000 e outros. Isso porque é possível encontrar...

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Clean Up
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Clean Up Constructor: Stella Zawistowski Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle ARUBA (49A: Island where Papiamento is spoken) Papiamento is a...

UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....

Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Over 40 Sailings Due to Redeployment
Sometimes, early birds get the worm, but sometimes, early planning results in frustration. Travel agents have been the first to be notified that Norwegian Cruise Line will reposition two of its ships, cancelling 2026 and 2027 sailings for guests...

Paige Spiranac’s Fourth of July Swimsuit Throwbacks Have Us Feeling Patriotic
You can say a lot with your choice of swimwear. Whether you’re going for high beach glamour with an elevated multi-piece ensemble or want to deliver “girl next door” vibes with a classic, simple string bikini, picking out a swimsuit carries more...

Bucuti & Tara honored with dual 2025 AHATA Impact Awards for Championing Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation
0 Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is honored to have received two 2025 AHATA Impact Awards for the categories Championing Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation, a meaningful acknowledgment of the resort’s ongoing commitment to Aruba’s...

And the winner is...
From thousands of entries 10 people were randomly selected to try their hand to become the one person that will win a seven-day Southern Caribbean cruise for four people courtesy of The Guardian Media Group and Going Places Travel — among them a...

Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025 Aruba shines as host of FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit Aruba hosted one of the most memorable Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Destination Summits last week, drawing cruise executives, destination representatives, and...

American Airlines Is Adding Twice-Daily Nonstops From Chicago to Montego Bay
Chicagoans dreaming of white sand instead of snow now have twice as many chances to make it happen. Starting Nov. 2, American Airlines will launch up to two daily nonstop flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica....

HITEC Rewind: Decentralized Identity and the Future of Hospitality
At HITEC Indianapolis, one of the most forward-thinking sessions tackled a topic set to redefine how the hospitality industry engages with its guests: Decentralized Identity, sometimes referred to as Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). In a world where...
Skip long customs lines this summer: How to use Mobile Passport Control for faster US entry
Upon touching down in the United States after traveling internationally, a slow-moving customs line can make a long trip feel even longer or, worse, can cause you to miss a connecting flight. But did you know that even if you don’t have Global...

New airport baggage system breaks down just two months after launch
0 Just two months after its launch, the new baggage system at Aruba’s airport came to a halt on Saturday, causing long lines outside the recently opened terminal. This happened despite June’s lower passenger numbers during the island’s supposed...

Prestige deal gives Agostini a new growth engine
THIS morning, Agostini Ltd will host a special general meeting of shareholders at the Hyatt Regency to vote on a proposed issuance of 13,022,334 new common shares. The shares will be issued to the shareholders of Prestige Holdings Ltd (PHL) as...
Find your inspiration at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee still remembers the time she shared the pool with long-distance legend Katie Ledecky, the winner of nine Olympic golds and 21 world championship titles. It was in 2022 at the Swimming World Cup in...

8 best overwater bungalows in the Caribbean
Overwater bungalows often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Maldives or French Polynesia — places that may require long-haul flights, multiple connections, and a significant investment of time and money. But travelers don't need to...

Paige Spiranac’s All-White Golf Outfit Has Fans Doing a Double Take
Few know how to brighten up the greens quite like Paige Spiranac. The former professional golfer turned social media superstar remains the undisputed queen of turning any golf course into a fashion runway, all while absolutely dominating the game....

Brothel mystery of missing Amy Bradley last seen on balcony of cruise ship deepens
In the early hours of March, 24 1998, Ron Bradley last saw his daughter, Amy, lounging on their cruise ship cabin balcony. However, within half an hour, she had mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. An exhaustive four-day search in the...

Embrace Summer Energy With These Radiant SI Swimsuit Throwbacks
We’ve made it to Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures heating up across the country and other parts of the world. While it might’ve taken a while for summer weather to arrive, there’s no mistake now that we’re in for another sweltering...