[ken5050]

Question: This story has been in the public eye long enough for it to impact tourism to Sruba. I haven't really been following it for the last month..but have they reported any major cancellations, or drop-offs in reservations..

[sarasota]

I don't know, but I bet TexKat does.

[spectre]

From all reports, tourism is up and rooms are all filled.

All the free publicity, with shots of the beautiful beaches, swaying Palm trees, and Margarita ville atmosphere has paid off.

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[Bahbah]

This story has been in the public eye long enough for it to impact tourism

I have no idea. I have avoided this story insofar as possible. Perhaps someone will know.

[TexKat]

Question: This story has been in the public eye long enough for it to impact tourism to Sruba. I haven't really been following it for the last month..but have they reported any major cancellations, or drop-offs in reservations..

No, from what I have heard they are booked.

[KittyKares]

Some official in Aruba recently said that the hotels are full, mostly of Americans. So American tourism doesn't seem to have been affected.

I heard recently that Natalee's mom was upset when one of the Kalpoe brothers waltzed into Carlos and Charlie's as if nothing had ever happened. Maybe he was perverse enough to try and pick up another tourist.

[conserv13]

I was in Aruba about this time last year. It is a great place to go, a beautiful island and great people.

I would not go back again this year, not because I don't feel safe, but because of all the reporters everywhere.