Cruise Economy: Aruba Tourism Authority’s 2025 cruise survey says visitors spent an average of $197 per person on island stops, with 81% saying Aruba’s inclusion in their itinerary influenced their booking; beaches, public safety and warm hospitality topped the ratings. Regional Economic Resilience: Aruba ranks slightly above Curaçao in the Resilience Index Caribbean (Aruba 5th, Curaçao 6th), with Aruba scoring better on public finances and economic indicators while Curaçao benefits from lower borrowing costs but faces structural pressure from imports, income levels and the labor market. Digital Government & Education: Aruba and Curaçao signed an MoU to speed up digital transformation in government services and education, including shared work on education information systems, student records and interoperability between databases. Nature & Conservation: Aruba marked International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, tying mangrove protection to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status and the island’s “Power of Three” ecosystem with seagrass and coral reefs. Education Access: Curaçao’s education minister highlighted “nothing about us without us” at a Caribbean Deaf Education Conference, calling for stronger sign-language access and inclusive planning. Hospitality Leadership: Hyatt named Eduardo Schutte SVP, Commercial for the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, tasked with driving sales, revenue management and distribution for its growing all-inclusive portfolio. Aruba Tech/Travel Ops: Sita’s report points to faster border processing using digital travel credentials and biometric checks, noting Aruba as an example where cleared travel details can speed up the border process. Sports & Learning: Aruba Soccer Association praised Ferdinant Robert for completing an HBO in Pedagogy and Didactics, including research on supporting student-athletes.