Friday, September 7, 2007

Activities for the end of 2007

New and improved activities and attractions, incredible music festivals, thrilling sporting events, unique volunteer programs, spectacular gaming extravaganzas, major tourism industry conferences and much more are taking place this year in Aruba. “The island is again offering travelers an extremely comprehensive calendar of events designed to meet the needs of our diverse travelers,” said Minister of Tourism and Transportation, Edison Briesen. “In 2007, the island will finalize major investments and expansions to the tourism sector. These developments will reinforce the quality of travel offerings and enhance travelers’ experiences while they are on island.”

Future 2007 events include:

August 23 - 27 – 12th Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Professional and amateur golfers team up in a two-day, 36-hole tournament featuring gifts, prizes and special events.

September 25 - October 2 – UlitmateBet.com Aruba Poker Classic and Blackjack Tournament.
A no limit Texas Hold'em Poker and Blackjack tournament brings together sun seekers and card-sharks from all over the world will to compete for millions of dollars. Prior celebrity participants have included Ben Affleck and Jennifer Tilly.

November 2 - 4 – Aruba Beach Tennis International Championships
Aruba is among the first to host an international beach tennis tournament and the island was the birthplace of the sport.

November 4 - 12 – 17th Annual International Catamaran Regatta
This annual regatta decorates Aruba’s turquoise waters with vivid catamaran sails from Europe and North and South America.