The celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Aruba’s luxury resort were centered around the hotel’s most important resource in their service commitment to its guests – The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. On November 14th, the resort hosted a memorable evening for a very special team honoring the 152 charter members who opened the doors of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba 10 years ago, representing twenty-five percent of all the Ladies and Gentlemen who currently work at the resort.


The celebrations continued on November 15th when all Ladies and Gentlemen were invited to commemorate this milestone in true Ritz-Carlton fashion, accompanied by distinguished guests including representatives from Desarollos Hotelco, ATA, AHATA, and Marriott International. A remarkable evening recognizing each Lady and Gentleman, thanking them for their unwavering devotion, exceptional service, collaboration, and commitment, to more than 29,200 hours of service to Community Footprints and the beloved island of Aruba.

On the hotel’s anniversary day, November 22, the Ladies and Gentlemen had the great pleasure of hosting Marriott Bonvoy Members for a special event on the beach, highlighting the essence of Aruba, a perfect setting to extend appreciation to the esteemed members for their loyalty in celebration of the 10-year anniversary.


Since its opening in 2013, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, has served as a beacon of luxury hospitality on the island of Aruba. Revered for its elegant accommodations and meeting spaces, and delectable dining experiences, including BLT Steak and Casa Nonna New York, a luxury spa, a vibrant casino, bespoke resort amenities.

Completed at the end of 2022, each of the 320 guestrooms, suites, and corridors debuted a reimagined design with refurbishments to the entire hotel, inviting a modern and organic color palette to reflect the natural island surroundings. Alongside refreshed interiors, the resort also introduced updated programming, with the most recent addition being the beachside Madero Pop- Up Bar, and rewarding promotions of The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.

“The past 10 years have been an extraordinary journey for our resort, treasured guests, our Ladies and Gentlemen, industry partners and our cherished local community,” Steven Redkoles, Area General Manager. “Since our opening, this iconic resort has provided luxury accommodations and amenities, refined culinary experiences, and personalized beachside bliss for guests.

We are extremely grateful for the great decade and eager to continue providing the legendary service that The Ritz-Carlton is known for, creating unforgettable moments for our guests and continuing to contribute to Aruba's tourism. We are looking forward with much excitement."


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