The annual Aruba Meets Europe 2012, an event organized by the Aruba Tourism Authority and the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association is an interactive conference with tour operators, local and international airlines, all dedicated to the promotion of the island as a vacation destination in Europe.
On day two, the conference hosted a Tourism Marketplace at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, in the Grand Caribbean Ballroom. Visitors mingled and met local hospitality executives to conduct business and forge relationships. The Sunset Grille the resort’s decorated AAA Four Diamond Restaurant, then hosted the delegates for a delectable lunch.
Travel from Europe to Aruba enjoyed a 7.2% growth in 2011 when compared to 2012, thanks to the efforts invested in promoting the Island, and showing its tourist product off to key European Travel partners.