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ORANJESTAD -- The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) has released the findings of its latest study Saying I Do to the Business of Aruba Weddings alongside the official tourism performance metrics for September 2026.Unlocking Opportunities in the Wedding & Honeymoon MarketThe study analyzes Arubas position in the global romance market highlighting key preferences among couples and the significant economic impact of this segment. Findings show that Arubas romantic atmosphere unique locations safety reliable climate and experienced local service providers make it a premier destination for modern couples.Key findings regarding economic impact include:Wedding Couples: Spend an average of USD $27000.Wedding Guests: Spend approximately USD $4000 per person.Honeymooners: Spend an average of USD $10500.Modern weddings increasingly feature multi-day itineraries driving business across local accommodations gastronomy excursions and transportation. Furthermore the report underscores a strong demand for sustainability. High-purchasing-power couples demonstrate a willingness to pay 30% to 50% more for eco-friendly impactful options that support local culture and community protection.Stayover Tourism Industry Update: September 2026In September 2026 Aruba welcomed a total of 114517 stayover visitors accounting for 761557 total visitor nights and an Average Length of Stay (ALOS) of 6.7 nights.Market Share & Key Source Markets:North America: Remained the primary market accounting for 64.6% of all arrivals (70682 visitors from the United States).South America: Contributed 27.7% of total visitors led by Argentina with 14986 visitors.Europe: Represented 5.0% of arrivals with the Netherlands leading the region at 2769 visitors.Other Regions: Accounted for the remaining 2.7%.Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVR)A.T.A. continues to track the Short-Term Vacation Rental sector via the Lighthouse platform. For September 2026:Average Occupancy Rate: 51%Average Daily Rate (ADR): USD $323Total Generated Revenue: USD $24657396Total Arrivals September 2026EnlargeEnlargeEnlargeEnlargeShareShare this page on LinkedInShare this page on XShare this page on FacebookShare this page on WhatsAppShare the page Aruba Tourism Authority Highlights Growth in Romance Tourism and Announces September 2026 Results via emailPrint this page
