Aruba tourism arrivals hit a first-quarter record

Officials reported record first-quarter tourism arrivals and an improved revenue outlook, crediting marketing and air connectivity. Independent and critical coverage paired the record with concerns about housing pressure, seasonal labor, and whether residents share in the gains.

• First-quarter arrivals set a new record.
• The government credits its strategy and pledges reinvestment.
• Critics raise housing, labor, and cost-of-living concerns.