AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Shock: Bestfly has surrendered its Aruba Air Operator Certificate, effectively putting a pause on its earlier plans for a regional Aruba–Bonaire–Curaçao service—raising fresh questions about near-term flight options for the ABC islands. Tourism Momentum: Aruba’s travel surge keeps building, with a new Amadeus/CHTA report showing a 10% jump in tourist arrivals from April 2025 to April 2026, helped by more airlift and longer stays. Public Services Move: The Driver’s License service is relocating from Santa Cruz to the former Doc building in Playa (Dominicanessenstraat 33) as of May 18, with traffic cautions for the busier city-center area. Marine Update: The Aruba Marine Mammal Foundation says injured dolphin “Charlie” is responding well after 24/7 care, but urges the public to stay back and keep the area calm. Local Convenience: One Aruba resort has started beachside food delivery right to chairs and palapas, running daily 11:00–17:30.
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