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Marriott Vacation Club International is Marriott’s timeshare company. In Aruba Marriott Vacation Club operates timeshare resorts Marriott’s Ocean Club and Marriott’s Surf Club. Reportedly Marriott’s timeshares in Aruba belongs to one of the best selling within the whole company.
Last week Marriott Vacation Club International donated US$ 1 million to the University of Aruba. According to [...]

Marriott’s front view

Marriott’s renovated entrance

Some minor work needs to be done

Ruth’s Chris titles in front of Marriott

Another sign for Ruth’s Chris being put up
Renovations at Aruba Marriott are coming along nicely. Recently Marriott reopened its lobby for the public again. I have yet to take a walk inside. On the outside things are looking good. [...]

Near Renaissance Ocean Suites
I try frequently to write insightful and analytical posts, however, I also enjoy the picture posts. Pictures sometimes say more than words.
Above shot features a tranquil Caribbean Sea, with vegetation of Renaissance Ocean Suites and adjacent park, Wilhelmina Park.
The shades of colors which the sunset creates give the picture a dramatic touch. [...]

Front view reconstruction Aruba Marriott Resort
A few days ago Aruba Marriott Resort reopened its front and lobby to the public. Major reconstruction efforts of the mentioned area are finished. Bear in mind that there is still many reconstruction left, such as the rooms.
I drove to Marriott the other day and I must admit I’m impressed. [...]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., owner of The Westin Aruba Beach Resort, released its figures for 2007. Highlights are: fourth quarter 2007 profit fell 28%, vacation ownership (timeshare) for 2007 fell 16.5% to $259 million. Additionally Starwood cut its forecast of 2008 and are expecting a downturn in global tourism.
Starwood’s outlook: “While overall lodging [...]

Marriott International signed a deal with a designer to start developing luxury boutique hotels around the world under the name Edition. This is the first step for Marriott to enter this niche of hotels.
The agreement with the designer covers 30 projects. The difference between boutique hotels and the regular developments by Marriott is that regular [...]