The government of Aruba signs MOUs for sustainable economic development.
ORANJESTAD – On September 12, 2025, Prime Minister Mike Eman, together with Minister of Tourism, Transport, and Labour Wendrick Cicilia, met with representatives of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA), Vacation Rental Professionals of Aruba (VPRA), Aruba Association of Realtors, Aruba Port Authority (APA), Aruba Airport Authority (AAA), and Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA).
Recognizing the central role that tourism plays in Aruba's economic and social development, and considering the challenges our island faces at environmental, social, infrastructural, and financial levels, the Government of Aruba finds it prudent to take action to change the way we proceed. The meeting with the stakeholders concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in which all parties committed to exploring ways to implement the necessary changes for a more sustainable economy.
With the mutual commitment to the common good, sustainability, and welfare of the Aruban people, the Government of Aruba and the stakeholders present agreed to establish a shared commitment to participate in a structured process of dialogue and collaboration to develop joint management, agreement, and initiative to ensure a more sustainable future for all of Aruba.
Those who signed the MOU are Prime Minister Eman, Mrs. Tisa LaSorte Henriquez of AHATA, Mr. Alex Cybul of VPRA, Mrs. Ronella Croes of ATA, Mr. Jurgen Benschop of Triple A, Mr. Bruce Franken of APA, and Mrs. Cindy Ruittemanz of the Association of Aruba Realtors.