Dutch and Aruban Ministers Look to Bucuti & Tara as an Example
The Netherlands’ Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate and Aruba’s Minister of Tourism visited to learn how our approach could inspire responsible tourism across the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
If you have stayed with us, you know how much Aruba means to our Bucuti & Tara family. The beauty of Eagle Beach, the peace you find here and the people who welcome you are all part of what makes time together on our island so special. Caring for them is a responsibility we carry into the decisions we make every day.
On November 2, we had the pleasure of sharing that approach with a six-person Dutch delegation led by Heleen Herbert, the Netherlands’ Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate. Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Wendrick Cicilia, accompanied the visit, which was coordinated through the Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba.<p>The delegation came to learn how caring for the environment can go hand in hand with running a successful tourism business. For us, it was an opportunity to share the work behind the experience you enjoy here, and why it matters.
A love of nature that continues to guide us
Our Managing Director, Crescenzia Biemans, shared how more than three decades of work by her grandfather, our founder Ewald Biemans, and our team have shaped Bucuti & Tara.
“My grandfather’s love of nature and his sense of responsibility to Aruba have guided this work from the beginning,” Crescenzia explained. “Many of these investments were made for the future we share.”
That care takes many practical forms. Certified carbon neutral since 2018, we continue investing in renewable energy, using water and energy more efficiently, reducing waste and choosing what we purchase thoughtfully. The efforts shared during the visit save 3.5 million gallons of water each year and keep 65 percent of our waste out of landfill.
These savings also help us keep investing in our people, community programs and clean energy. Each improvement gives us the means to do a little more.
Caring for the people who care for you
One especially meaningful moment was Minister Cicilia’s recognition of Bucuti & Tara as an example for other hotels and businesses in Aruba, particularly in the way we support our associates.
For those of you who return year after year, familiar faces are part of the joy of coming back. Behind that welcome is a commitment to helping our team and their families thrive, with support that includes childcare, health and wellbeing programs, retirement contributions and opportunities to study and grow.
We believe the people who make your stay special should share in the success they help create.
Looking after the Aruba we share
Our commitment reaches beyond Eagle Beach to the Bucuti & Tara – GMC Nature Preserve in Noord. Across approximately 13 hectares of natural land, more than 1,200 native trees have been planted to help restore vegetation and protect biodiversity, with opportunities for environmental education.
It is a long-term investment in the island we love, and in the generations who will call it home.
We were honored to share our experience with the delegation, and hope that other businesses will find ideas they can adapt. There is always more to learn and more to do.
To our guests, thank you for being part of this story. Every time you choose Bucuti & Tara, you become part of a community that cares deeply about Aruba. We look forward to welcoming you back and sharing what continues to grow here.