Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 The courts of Aruba declared KL Sales, Marketing and Management Company N.V, the management company of the Aruban Resort bankrupt yesterday, December 17, 2009. Two trustees have been appointed by the court to oversee the bankruptcy proceedings.
The Aruban Resort is closed down until further notice.
At this time, we advise all future guests with reservations at The Aruban Resort to reschedule their visit and contact a travel professional for alternate accommodations.
There is availability at the other resorts beginning December 31, 2010.
Aruba’s hospitality industry is always at the service of our guests, with the islands many fine properties available to reach out to displaced guests. Reservations can be booked directly through www.aruba.com
As a result of the bankruptcy status of the resort, and the fact that The Aruban is a privately-owned company, no further information on this situation is available at this time.
Otmar E. Oduber, Aruba’s new Minister of Tourism, Transportation & Labor, conducts a ribbon cutting ceremony with James Kogutek, Senior Manager, Strategic Planning for 
A full performance of Leonid Kozlov’s ‘The Nutcracker’ will be staged in the Occidental Ballroom on Wednesday December 30, 2009 and performers from the program will be combined with a special solo program by Kiril Kulish on Saturday January 2, 2010. Both programs begin at 8:00pm. Advanced ticket sales for this unique production are available through the concierge desk of the Occidental Grand Resort. Kiril Kulish is a Tony Award winner for Best Male Performance in a Broadway Musical and is a multi-faceted dance prodigy.
