Aruba Vacation

Aruba Vacation

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Aruba cover-up fails to conceal boycott-driven tourism decline 



ORANGESTAD, Aruba (16 June 2006) -- Since the disappearance of Natalee Holloway on May 30, 2005, in Aruba, there have been several calls for boycotts against the island, including from Alabama's governor. While starting to research the effects of this boycott, three things were readily apparent.
Source: www.cdnn.info

Aruba Casino Deal Signed 
JAMAICA As reported by the Jamaica Observer: "Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and Belfonti Capital Partners have announced an agreement to re-flag Belfonti's newly-acquired 478-room Aruba Resort Spa & Casino as The Westin Aruba Resort & Spa.
Source: www.rgtonline.com

Geyserville woman warns of travel dangers 
It was supposed to be one of the happiest times of her life. Instead, a high school graduation trip to Cancun, Mexico, was the start of a painful, five-year ordeal for Suzie Lewers.
Source: www1.pressdemocrat.com

Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival: Blue Notes & Pink Flamingos 
One of the newest jazz festivals in the Caribbean, the Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival met with great success again in this, its second year.
Source: www.allaboutjazz.com

Luxury Award-Winning Resort in the Caribbean to Become The Westin Aruba Resort & Spa 
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Belfonti Capital Partners announce an agreement to re-flag Belfonti's newly-acquired 478-room Aruba Resort Spa & Casino as The Westin Aruba Resort & Spa. The property will raise the Westin flag in late 2006 upon completion of a renovation to further enhance the property's AAA Four Diamond rating. The hotel also features
Source: www.hospitalitynet.org