Why Choose Our Destination?
A visit to Aruba is all it takes to understand why we are known as the One Happy Island. The Aruba Effect--the transformative feeling of happiness and well-being that visitors experience while on the island--is palpable the moment you arrive. Unending days of blissful sunshine sparkling off vividly clear turquoise waters, sugar-white beaches, and the warm, inviting hospitality of our people combine to put a smile on anyone’s face!
Aruba features top-notch resorts and amenities that cater to groups large and small, offering unique and out-of-the-ordinary locales as well as traditional venues for meetings and events. For those who enjoy active pursuits, Aruba offers two challenging world-class golf courses and opportunities to sail away on a day of cruising and snorkeling in our calm coastal waters. Your group can explore the rugged beauty of our countryside by 4-wheel drive or horseback, or even take a windsurfing lesson at the iconic Sarah Quita Beach.
Indulge in a day of marathon shopping in the downtown Oranjestad shopping district, where you’ll find some of the world’s top designers and retailers, alongside several plazas and malls that remain open late into the evening in Palm Beach.
For those seeking pure relaxation and a slow-travel experience, Aruba’s rich cultural heritage is readily accessible, with art galleries and museums to tour, as well as a variety of music, food, and art festivals that take place throughout the year. The foodies in your group can let their palates roam and savor culinary adventures in our foodie paradise that offers authentic flavors influenced by the more than 90 nationalities that make up our diverse community.
Our award-winning miles of pristine beaches offer the perfect escape. Spend your afternoons lounging under the shade of a palapa with cooling trade winds and a signature cocktail or local beer in hand, easing the everyday stresses of life and amplify the Aruba Effect.
As the sun sets, the island transforms with a new energy. Exciting gaming can be found at our casinos, and guests can dance the night away at a variety of casual beach bars featuring local bands or glitzy nightclubs with local and international deejays.
With 52 weeks of sunshine, miles of breathtaking beaches, the friendliest people, and a spirit of creativity and innovation, Aruba is the ideal setting for a remarkable group experience. Discover the Aruba Effect and how it can elevate your next event and bring trasnformative experiences to your group that linger with them long after they’ve returned home.
Venue Details
Hotels36
Convention center50,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms3,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel-
Special event venues30
Average room rate$425.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants200
Daily food cost$150.00
Tax rate9.5%
Venue typeCVB
Awards
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Jan 01 - Apr 30Dec 16 - Dec 31
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Nov 01 - Dec 15May 01 - Aug 30
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Sep 01 - Oct 31
Getting Here
Flying Here Is a Breeze!
Traveling to Aruba is both easy and convenient, thanks to the state-of-the-art Queen Beatrix Airport—one of the most modern airport facilities in the Caribbean. The airport offers more than 100 non-stop flights from over a dozen North American cities, in addition to direct flights from several destinations in Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. This extensive connectivity ensures smooth travel arrangements for groups of any size.
There are also numerous connecting flights available, allowing travelers to reach Aruba from feeder airports all over the world. Upon arrival, guests can take advantage of various island transportation options, such as taxis, rental cars, shuttles, and buses. These options make it simple and comfortable to reach resorts, meeting venues, and activities across the island.
Distance from airport
6.214 mi from Queen Beatrix International Airport
Distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport airport 6.214 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Resort & Meeting Facilities
Imagine replacing stark folding tables, harsh lighting and dry, indoor heating with manicured tropical gardens, sparkling seas and picture-perfect sunsets every night. Aruba has meeting facilities in a wide variety of resorts and hotels, offering that characteristic Caribbean warmth and ambiance, in a small, safe and state-of-the art setting. We offer high-end services and attentive staff, as well as the modern technology and infrastructure you require.
More than a dozen properties can accommodate your next conference, each equipped with banquet halls, meeting rooms and breakout venues for classroom sessions and smaller events. Most facilities offer inviting outdoor reception areas so participants can enjoy Aruba’s sweeping island vistas and predictably perfect climate. Whether your next meeting will be small and intimate or require a spacious, open setting, Aruba has the facilities to suit your event type, group size and budget.
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A Culinary Journey
Recreation
Thanks to our diverse population, Aruba is a true culinary destination, where traditional local flavors meet Latin American, European, North American, Indian, and Asian gastronomy. From stylish fine-dining restaurants and on-trend chef’s table experiences to farm-to-table menus and authentic street food, Aruba offers something to delight every palate. Vegans can also experience culinary bliss, with dedicated vegan restaurants as well as many venues offering separate vegan menus or plant-based dishes.
Many restaurants can accommodate small- to medium-sized groups and are experienced in working with dine-around options for organized events.
Celebrating the island’s gastronomic diversity, the Aruba Tourism Authority hosts the annual Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival. This event showcases dozens of restaurants and bars offering tantalizing tastes and cocktails in the streets of downtown Oranjestad, along with bucket-list culinary experiences throughout a week of food-focused adventures. The festival typically takes place in October.
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Destination Management Company
Enlisting the services of a Destination Management Company (DMC) gives you on-island professionals dedicated to ensuring every aspect of your group’s experience runs smoothly and seamlessly. Aruba’s DMCs are each unique, offering creative solutions and a wide range of services, so you can select the partner that best fits your group’s needs.
From transportation and site inspections to on- and off-property events, team-building activities, and island excursions, DMCs handle the details so you don’t have to. Their deep knowledge of local vendors—including entertainment, A/V and tech services, shipping, and other resources—ensures a flawless experience, leaving your team free to enjoy all that Aruba has to offer.
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Unique Venues
The friendliness of our locals and the ease of getting around the island lay the groundwork for planning a variety of engaging events outside of your hotel. Your group will enjoy one-of-a-kind settings—from local farms and manors to museums and the wilderness of our national park—that provide a unique event canvas as well as cultural and local authenticity.
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Retail Therapy in Aruba
Shopping
Aruba offers a vibrant mix of modern shopping complexes in the resort areas, bustling downtown streets lined with stores, and upscale malls, alongside a charming array of unique local boutiques and emporiums. From top-name luxury brands to locally crafted arts and souvenirs, Aruba is a shopper’s paradise your group will love exploring!
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Make a Positive Impact in Aruba
Your company’s visit to Aruba can leave a meaningful mark on our island community while helping you achieve your CSR goals. Corporate social responsibility initiatives provide a rewarding way to support local organizations, benefiting not only the recipients but also fostering team bonding, employee engagement, and inspiring experiences.
The Aruba Convention Bureau has partnered with CEDE Aruba, a dynamic organization supporting local NGOs, to create a comprehensive CSR Guide. It features organizations, causes, and experiences that align with your group’s social values, all ready to welcome your ideas, donations, and hands-on involvement.
If your group is interested in giving back, contact the Aruba Convention Bureau or CEDE Aruba to plan a fun and memorable volunteer day. CSR projects are fully customizable—ranging from monetary or material donations to large-scale, hands-on group projects. Every effort, big or small, makes a lasting impact.
Explore the CSR Guide and start creating meaningful experiences during your stay in Aruba.
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Arikok National Park
Park
Aruba’s national park spans 34 square kilometers and showcases much of the island’s unique flora and fauna. The park’s Visitor Center, constructed from South American hardwood, features a wrap-around veranda—an idyllic setting for events, offering breathtaking views of Aruba’s dramatic landscapes and geological wonders.
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ECODMS Aruba & Curacao
Oranjestad
ECO Destination Management Services (ECODMS) Aruba is a locally owned, second-generation family, women-owned, minority-owned, LGBTQ-owned DMC with more than three decades of experience, and an exceptional team that has the local knowledge, insider connections and established partnerships to continuously deliver unparalleled, creative destination management services.
Considered experts in the MICE industry in the Dutch Caribbean, we take pride in emphasizing professionalism, innovation, and outstanding service. Our destination experts guide you in creating your perfect event! Whether you want a view, local twist, themed, or at the beach… unique venues, centerpieces, entertainment, and authentic experiences, we’ve got you! Creating the most imaginative, inspiring, memorable, and well-organized themed events is what ECODMS is known for with multiple international industry awards and accolades.
Services Provided
- Our experiences are what really sets us apart! From Gifting Activations to Cultural Immersions, when you choose ECODMS as your destination manager extraordinaire, our team is dedicated to meet each group’s individual requirements.
-Our experts assist you in selecting the finest transportation options, including deluxe motorcoaches, minicoaches, vans, executive sedans, and SUVs. With our professional dispatch services, we provide comprehensive on-island support for all your transfer needs—from airport arrivals to downtown shopping shuttles, dinner transportation, activity dispatch, and more!
- Discover the wonders of Aruba with breathtaking land and water activities. Customized for each incentive program, our dedicated experts handle everything—from planning and booking to seamless execution of every activity.
Much more than a Caribbean paradise! World-class beaches, always-perfect weather, a warm and welcoming culture is what makes Aruba unique... Let us elevate your celebration to something extraordinary with a modern jacket!
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New York Historical Tours
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Experience the excitement of New York City and journey though time to discover it's dynamic history and rich culture on a first class immersive adventure. Our expert led private guided tours and experiences will captivate you with amazing stories and surprising secrets as you explore through the world renown neighborhoods of New York. Discover the inspiring chronicles of the legendary people and extraordinary places behind this metropolitan melting pot of world culture that influenced American society and ultimately helped shape our modern global civilization.
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DrinkMaster Bartending - Mixology Team Building
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Team Building Craft Cocktail Classes - In-Person Boston. Our Cocktail-making Mixology class offers a complete turnkey solution for your next group event or bonding experience. We have an exceptional event space with an amazing vibe, perfect for social gatherings. Mocktail options are available.
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On Purpose Adventures
Multi-city
Crossed arms.
Poked out bottom lips.
Eye rolls.
Sighs of displeasure.
Mention team building, and you might get these reactions. The thought of another ropes course, forced togetherness or (gasp!) trust falls while keeping your already busy team from their work can create more stress than staying at the workplace. But not with On Purpose Adventures.
Your group may need team building (focused on skill development/enhancement) or team bonding (focused on relationship-minded activities) or a combination of both. But whatever the activity, it needs to be facilitated WITH purpose and ON purpose. Most team building programs don’t tie the experience into real-world, job-related application. But ours does.
On Purpose delivers team building and bonding with a purpose. Our programs are structured around the way your team operates, and can be tailored to fit your specific challenges and goals. Your team will engage in collaborative activities that build communication, cohesiveness, and enhance skills like collective problem solving, while having fun together.
Team building and bonding with On Purpose Adventures brings your team members together in exciting, driven, purposeful activities that make a big impression and generate a genuine team response, keeping them productive and engaged. Skill enhancement happens in a real-life relatable structure, so your takeaways aren’t easily forgotten or lost as soon as the fun ends.
Let us help you strengthen your team - on purpose.
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La Costa Limousine
Multi-city
La Costa Limousine provides safe, clean and reliable chauffeured transportation. We achieve this goal with highly trained chauffeurs, the newest vehicles available and a commitment to Five Star service.
The difference between La Costa Limousine and other companies can be explained using one word – quality. From our perfectly maintained fleet of late model luxury vehicles to the highly experienced and professional team of chauffeurs and support staff; you will know quality when you travel with La Costa Limousine.
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Onyx Offsites & Trainings
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With over 20 years of expertise, Onyx Offsites & Trainings offers team-building activities, creative CSR activations, wellness experiences, and organizational development trainings. From team olympics at the beach to city scavenger hunts and community benefit projects like surfboard art or military care package creation, we provide a variety of experiences tailored to your team’s needs.
Meeting planners love how seamlessly we integrate your theme and objectives, ensuring a memorable event with exceptional service.
Join industry leaders like GoFundMe, Google, Meta, and Netflix, and let us help elevate your company culture and empower your team members through our transformational programs.
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8 Stratton Events
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8 Stratton Events is a premier event planning agency based in Boston, MA that specializes in event planning, design and production. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, we offer full-service planning support designed for corporate, nonprofit and private clients seeking a partner that offers inspiration, organization and collaboration. Our clients span a wide range of industries, including finance, real estate, entertainment, retail, sports, and technology.
As a trusted partner, we operate as an extension of our clients' teams in prioritizing clear communication, shared vision, and seamless collaboration. From innovative concepts to flawless execution, we deliver events that surpass objectives and set a new standard for guest experience every year.
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Rythm EFX Event Design & Fabrication
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Based centrally in Denver, CO, as the trusted immersive production partner for Fortune 500 companies since 2012.
We deliver stunning premium AV and in-house custom scenic fabrication nationwide, so your event feels seamless, looks incredible, and saves you money through smart bundling and single-point coordination.
Clients keep coming back because we make production effortless, making planners look brilliant with stunning events their leadership loves.
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Plannernet
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Plannernet is the largest, most experienced provider of freelance meeting and event talent. We serve organizations of all sizes and industries through our powerful technology platform and grade-A service. We enable companies and talent to work together in a seamless, compliant and cost-effective manner that creates economic opportunity for all.
Our Network of over 3,500 highly-specialized and vetted professionals, in over 70 countries, supports more than 200,000 hours of work annually. Plannernet’s model continues to be the optimal solution for companies looking to increase agility, scale effectively, consistently meet demand and create extraordinary event experiences.
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TENFOLD STYLE
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Tenfold Style is a comprehensive event design studio. From concept to execution, we are passionate about distinctive design. Collaboating for the best results. We create original concepts and dramatic environments specific to your vision.
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Learn more at https://www.arubaconventionbureau.com. The Aruba Convention Bureau is your resource on the island, ready to assist you every step of the way.
Aruba Convention Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Aruba Convention Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Aruba Convention Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Aruba Convention Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Aruba Convention Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Aruba Convention Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Aruba Convention Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
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Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
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