Dimensione Turismo, an Italian based company and the Aruba government signed an agreement for direct weekly charter flights from Milan. Scheduled to begin in October 2008 until May 2009, they will use an Airbus 330 with a capacity of 297 seats.

The Queen Beatrix International Airport has seen continued double digit percentage traffic growth and revenue generating passenger (RGP) figures on a monthly basis during this first quarter of 2008. March 2008 was AAA’s busiest RGP month ever, with the previous record holding month dating as far back as April 2000. USA/Canada, Antilles, Europe and Latin America grew when compared to first quarter 2007. North America continues to see passenger growth and higher occupancies per flight. Seasonal service from Canada, both …

The Aruba resort and Casino at the Eagle Beach recently announced its affiliation with Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services. “We are delighted to partner with Interval International because of its outstanding programs and services that are renown in the industry. The ability to exchange into Interval’s high quality worldwide network of resorts significantly enhances our owners’ vacation flexibility as well as their ownership value propositions” said Farzin Ferdosi, managing director of the Aruban Resort & Casino. For more information please call: (297) 587-9000 or visit www.thearuban.com.

Brickell Bay Beach Club has recently completed the remodeling of their lobby area, the Bistro and the reception area to improve the guests’ check-in experience. Brickell Bay is also renovating …

Percy Irausquin, Aruba’s famous designer based in The Netherlands won the prestigious Dutch Designer of the Year for 2008! After competing with many other fashion designers, Percy received the coveted title and award which also features additional prizes such free Dom Perignon Champagne AND Porsche for a year.

Louella Brezovar was recently promoted to Hotel Manager at the Aruba Marriot resort & Stellaris Casino. Two years ago Louella joined the Aruba Marriott as Resident Manager, after working as Director of Operations at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino.

Mr. Hugo Themen, Aruban Amateur Weightlifter will be inducted in the “Pan American Masters Hall of Fame” during the 22nd annual Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championship held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Themen …

AAA N.V. is proud to announce that now KLM and Martinair passengers can use the Common Use Self Service (CUSS) check-in kiosks to check in and print their own boarding passes.

AAA N.V.’s CUSS program is open to all airlines whose check in software is compatible with AAA N.V.’s CUSS kiosks. KLM and Martinair are the first that have signed up and AAA has placed four CUSS check-in kiosks in the Non-US check-in area. AAA N.V. expects to install similar kiosks in the US Check-in area as well. Several major US airlines are very interested to offer their passengers this service. When the first US airline will sign up, AAA N.V. …

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is making some changes to its property that will improve the overall guest experience, including a new business center, a revamped lobby and a new fitness center, all located in the resort’s adult-exclusive Renaissance Marina Hotel.

Renaissance Marina Hotel Lobby
The resort has updated the Renaissance Marina Hotel lobby into an open inviting area for guests to meet and socialize. The new concept allows guests to smoothly transition and mix work, relaxation, socializing and play throughout the day. Music, lights and décor will all play an important role to create a unique ambiance.
The new design knocks down architectural barriers by creating adaptive zones in which guests can more easily meet in small groups, take a private time …