CAft Aruba tourism advice calls on the government to choose a clear direction for the sector and reflect it in budgets, multiyear investment plans and tax rules, according to an October 23 report by NoticiaCla.
Financial supervisor identifies opportunity for investment
The financial supervision body says Aruba’s finances remain positive while economic growth is moderating after tourism’s recovery. NoticiaCla reports collective-sector debt at 64 percent of gross domestic product in 2025.
CAft argues that the current fiscal position offers an opportunity to invest and introduce reforms before pressures intensify. It identifies global economic uncertainty and population aging as risks.
Tourism growth brings capacity pressures
The advice points to worker shortages, pressure on water and electricity services, traffic and housing. CAft contrasts continued visitor-volume growth with a greater focus on value per visitor and economic diversification, describing Tourism 3.0 as a useful starting point for public discussion.
The supervisor also warns that additional institutions and earmarked funds can fragment government spending. It supports effective regulation and enforcement of short-term accommodation and notes Aruba’s work with the IMF on a possible transition from BBO to value-added tax.
These are recommendations reported by NoticiaCla, not confirmation that a new tourism strategy or tax system has been adopted.
Source: Read the original NoticiaCla report.
