The Hooiberg is an iconic landmark that represents Aruba. Not only can it be seen on Aruba’s coat of arms but is visible from a majority part of the island due to its central location.
662 steps lead to the top of the mountain and on a clear day Venezuela can be seen. The panamoric views are breathtaking and for long Hooiberg has been visited mainly by the local community.

In the light of a sustainable tourism development to be able to lower the footprint of island visitors on Aruba’s main attractions like the California Lighthouse and the Bushiribana, the Hooiberg was identified as an attraction to develop further by the TPEF.

The bottomhill stairs and recreation area around the gazebo lacked upkeep. Through the investment post and in alignment with the Tourism Policy of 2018-2021 a restoration project was put into effect.
The bottomhill restoration scope included

• Restoration of the Stairs
• Construction of a brand new gazebo
• Upgrade of the surrounding landscaping

The main objective of Atelier’89 with its Caribbean Linked project is to stimulate the cooperation between Caribbean artists and to broaden their artistic knowledge. The idea is to involve a large public interest in contemporary art in hopes that young Arubans will become more involved.

Program consists out of two components:

1. Website; A platform where all parties can exchange information and keep each other updated on their activities and programs.
2. Summer Program; 10 young talents from different Caribbean island will spend in August 3 weeks in Aruba attending lectures, art discussions and ultimately will produce art pieces that ultimately will be displayed to the public.

Caribbean Linked is organised by Ateliers ’89 in collaboration with ARC and Fresh Milk.

Stimami Sterilisami first started as an initiative project by the Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort. Soon after the once charity project catering to our four-legged friends in need evolved into its own foundation. The overall objective of the project is to stimulate awareness and push a mass spay and neuter program in Aruba.

TPEF has contributed for many years as the main sponsor of Stimami Sterilisami along with Bucuti and Tara which on their end matches florin to florin with every donation.

The Tourism Product Enhancement Fund (co) funded the restoration of the Ecury Complex which hosts the Archeological Museum of Aruba. The building infrastructure was deteriorating and possessed a hazardous environment for visitors. With the archeological museum being a main tourist attraction that displays Aruba’s history TPEF collaborated with the Ministry of Culture to restore the building making it up to par to reopen again.

Since the establishment of the TPEF fund in 2010, TPEF contractors have accounted as the main project post. TPEF employs a total of 10 small contractors whose responsibility includes but are not limited to keeping the landscaping and cleanliness up to par within their respective zones. 

The zones that fall within the radius of TPEF contractors stretches all along Aruba’s coastline starting from Arashi all the way to Baby Beach and are overseen by the DOW. 

Current Zones being serviced: 

1. Arashi Beach and surrounding area 
2. Malmok Tres Trapi Area 
3. Malmok Fisherman’s Hut Area 
4. Palm Beach “Strand Politie Area” 
5. Eagle Beach and surrounding area 
6. Bushiri Beach and surrounding area 
7. Surfside Beach and surrounding area 
8. Linear Park- Plaza Turismo 
9. Cura Cabai Beach and Santo Largo 
10. Rodger’s Beach and Baby Beach Area 

Construction of a sustainable eco-friendly Boardwalk designated for pedestrians and cyclists stretching from the Fisherman’s Hut to Boca Catalina.

Some of the amenities included in the scope of this project are:

• Entrance with wooden boardwalk and recreation area
• Scenic coastline wooden boardwalk strip
• Turtle Wall
• Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Bus Stop restructure
• Designated pedestrian lane
• Designated cyclist lane
• Low horizon lightning
• Side Parking

Before any construction took place, the Archeological Museum conducted a historical assessment of the site to determine if there were any ancient indian burial sites and/or indication of a former settlement. The study came back positive, and hereby construction began using only sustainable tactics with the main focus to keep the area’s flora intact. The idea is to built with nature, not against it.

The main objectivity of this investment project was to enhance the safety within the Malmok strip area. The former situation deemed to be unsafe and hazardous for everyone that was using the Malmok Strip. Now pedastrians, cyclists and motorists have a new enhanced infrastructure to enjoy the scenic breathing taking views Malmok has to offer.

The Rodger’s Beach is a beautiful beach area which is mainly used by the Sunrise City community and it is located within the Seroe Colorado.  During the vibrant colony days the piers have been an iconic and recreation attraction for the community. Going forward 50 years with only the stacks remained in the ocean which was the reminder that once piers stood there.

The Tourism Product Enhancement Fund along with the Ministry of Tourism saw an opportunity to bring back history and restore the once very iconic piers.
Through the investment post two restorations took place:

-Iconic Pier Restoration containing a Leght of 25 meters and Width of 1.80 meters with a waterline of 60 cm.
-Floating platform which was built on some of the last remaining stacks that once was a complete pier. Today it can be used to sun bath or sponsteanously jumping into the ocean

The ocean within the area is under juristiction of the Parke Marino and therefor no new construction was allowed making TPEF only able to restore and construct on the already remaining stacks.