U.S.-bound passengers: Access to the U.S. Check-In Terminal is limited to 3 hours before departure as part of Gateway2030 construction measures to support a more efficient travel experience.
Dear travelers,
Starting May 1st, 2026, you may notice that most shops and food & beverage locations on the right side after security are closed. This is part of the preparation for the next stage of Gateway 2030 – Phase 1B.
Please rest assured that these shops and dining options will be relocated to other gate areas in the coming months.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue enhancing our airport to create a better travel experience for everyone.
For more information on the Gateway Project, visit: https://www.airportaruba.com/gateway2030
June 4, 2026
Qredits Aruba, in collaboration with Aruba Airport Authority N.V., successfully concluded the “BeYourOwnBoss” educational program for the 2025–2026 school year with its Final Pitch Event.
The Final Pitch Event, held on May 29, 2026 at Hyatt Place Airport, brought together aspiring young entrepreneurs who presented their business ideas developed throughout the program. As a key component of the program, students were challenged to develop and present a product or service to address a real demand within Aruba Airport Authority’s organization, encouraging practical thinking and innovation. Students demonstrated creativity, innovation, and practical application of skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.
A distinguished panel of judges, consisting of experienced business leaders and professionals, evaluated the presentations and provided valuable feedback. The jury included Jonny Andersen (Chief Executive Officer, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.), Tisa LaSorte (President & CEO, Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association), Twyma van der Biezen (Entrepreneur & Representative, Qredits Aruba), and Diederik Kemmerling (President, Aruba Chamber of Commerce).
Winners of the Final Pitch of "BeYourOwnBoss" - “MAVO” category:
Winners of the Final Pitch of "BeYourOwnBoss" - “HAVO” category:
Qredits Aruba and Aruba Airport Authority N.V. are proud to support initiatives that empower the next generation. The program reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and personal development among young people in Aruba.
The “BeYourOwnBoss” program, a collaboration between Qredits Aruba and Aruba Airport Authority N.V., is designed to inspire entrepreneurship in an interactive and practical way. Throughout the school year, students worked on developing their own business concepts, conducted local market research and prepared for the final presentation of their product or service ideas. Over the years, more than 500 MAVO and HAVO students across Aruba have participated in the “BeYourOwnBoss” program. For the 2025–2026 school year, approximately 150 students between the ages of 14 and 17 took part, continuing the program’s focus on developing essential future skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among the island’s youth.
Both organizations extend their congratulations to all participating students, teachers, and schools for their dedication and hard work throughout the program.
As the program concludes, there is strong confidence that the ideas developed by these young entrepreneurs can grow into impactful local businesses, contributing to the future economic development and innovation of Aruba.
Qredits Aruba y Aruba Airport Authority N.V. concluyen el programa “BeYourOwnBoss” con el Final Pitch Event
Qredits Aruba, junto con Aruba Airport Authority N.V., concluyó con éxito el programa “BeYourOwnBoss” para el año escolar 2025–2026 con el Final Pitch Event.
El Final Pitch Event se llevó a cabo el 29 de mayo de 2026 en Hyatt Place Airport. Durante el evento, los estudiantes presentaron las ideas de negocio en las que trabajaron durante el programa. Una parte importante del programa fue que los estudiantes desarrollaron soluciones para problemas reales dentro de la organización. Esto les permitió pensar de manera práctica y creativa. Los estudiantes demostraron que pueden trabajar en equipo, resolver problemas y presentar sus ideas con claridad.
Un jurado compuesto por profesionales con experiencia evaluó las presentaciones y brindó comentarios valiosos. El jurado estuvo formado por Jonny Andersen (CEO, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.), Tisa LaSorte (Presidenta, Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association), Twyma van der Biezen (Qredits Aruba) y Diederik Kemmerling (Presidente, Cámara de Comercio de Aruba).
Ganadores de la Presentación Final de "BeYourOwnBoss" – categoría “MAVO”:
Ganadores de la Presentación Final de "BeYourOwnBoss" – categoría “HAVO”:
Qredits Aruba y Aruba Airport Authority N.V. están orgullosos de organizar este programa para apoyar a los jóvenes.
El programa “BeYourOwnBoss” es una colaboración entre Qredits Aruba y Aruba Airport Authority N.V. y tiene como objetivo enseñar emprendimiento de forma práctica e interactiva. Durante el año escolar, los estudiantes desarrollaron sus propias ideas, realizaron estudios de mercado y se prepararon para su presentación final. A lo largo de los años, más de 500 estudiantes de MAVO y HAVO en Aruba han participado en el programa “BeYourOwnBoss”. En el año escolar 2025–2026, aproximadamente 150 estudiantes entre 14 y 17 años formaron parte del programa, continuando el enfoque en el desarrollo de habilidades esenciales para el futuro y el fomento de una mentalidad emprendedora entre los jóvenes de la isla.
Ambas organizaciones felicitan a todos los estudiantes, docentes y escuelas por su esfuerzo y dedicación.
Las organizaciones esperan que las ideas de estos jóvenes emprendedores puedan crecer y aportar al futuro de Aruba.
“BeYourOwnBoss” di Qredits Aruba den colaboracion cu Aruba Airport Authority a conclui cu Final Pitch Event
Qredits Aruba, hunto cu Aruba Airport Authority N.V., a conclui exitosamento e programa “BeYourOwnBoss” pa aña scol 2025–2026 cu e Final Pitch Event.
E Final Pitch Event a tuma lugar riba 29 di mei 2026 na Hyatt Place Airport. Durante e evento, e studiantenan a presenta nan ideanan di negoshi riba cual nan a traha durante e aña escolar. Un parti importante di e programa tabata cu studiantenan mester a desaroya un producto of servicio cu por wordo implementa den e organisacion [Aruba Airport Authority N.V.]. E studiantenan a demostra cu nan por traha hunto den team, resolve problema y presenta nan ideanan claramente.
E panel di hurado cu ta consisti di profesionalnan cu experiencia a evalua e presentacionnan y a duna feedback di balor. Un danki ta bay na huradonan Jonny Andersen (CEO, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.), Tisa LaSorte (Presidente & CEO, Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association), Twyma van der Biezen (Qredits Aruba) y Diederik Kemmerling (Presidente, Camara di Comercio di Aruba).
Ganadornan di e Final Pitch di "BeYourOwnBoss" categoria MAVO:
Ganadornan di e Final Pitch di "BeYourOwnBoss" categoria HAVO:
Qredits Aruba y Aruba Airport Authority N.V. ta orguyoso di organisa e programa aki pa stimula e studiantenan.
E programa “BeYourOwnBoss” ta un colaboracion entre Qredits Aruba y Aruba Airport Authority N.V. y tin como meta pa siña emprendemento di forma practico y interactivo. Durante e programa, e studiantenan a crea nan propio ideanan, a haci investigacion di mercado y a prepara nan pa e presentacion final. Den transcurso di e añanan, mas di 500 studiante di MAVO y HAVO na Aruba a participa den e programa “BeYourOwnBoss”. Pa e aña scol 2025–2026, aproximadamente 150 studiante entre 14 y 17 aña a forma parti di e program. E programa ta enfoca riba desaroyo di habilidadnan importante pa futuro y fomenta un mentalidad empresarial den hobennan di nos isla.
Un felicitacion ta bay na tur studiante, docente y scol pa nan esfuerzo y dedicacion.
E organisacionnan ta spera cu e ideanan di e hobenan emprendedor aki por sigui crece y contribui na futuro di Aruba.