Masterclass Series
Organizers:
Date:
October 14 – 28, 2026
Time:
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Entrance Fee:
Awg.75 (single session) – Awg.200 (full series)
Location:
Room C, University of Aruba
When globalization meets island constraints
Masterclass 1 – October 7 – Facilitator: A. Alberts, PhD
The history of Aruba’s interaction with the world economy. How did we get here?
- A deep dive into the history of Aruba’s economic miracle, from oil to tourism.
- Some economic characteristics beyond visitor numbers
- Fair warning – early voices questioning the long term sustainability of Aruba’s model
- International theories and models of island tourism development TALC, carrying capacity
- To what extent has Aruba’s development been planned and governed, or was ‘laissez-faire’ sufficient?
*Premiere of documentary by Melissa Stamper during Masterclass 1.
Masterclass 2 – October 14 – Facilitator: A. Alberts, PhD & R. Marapin, PhD
Not all is what it seems: growth without development, growth beyond carrying capacity. The extent of the problem.
- Where is Aruba on the TALC trajectory
- Why were warnings ignored?
- Has Aruba’s carrying capacity been exceeded, and if so, where, how far?
- An overview of the different dimensions, the 2018 CC study and beyond
- When governance can’t keep up with development
Masterclass 3 – October 28 – Facilitator: A. Alberts, PhD & R. de Kort, MSc
Taking the reins: Governing Aruba’s economic development, carrying capacity, quality of life. Where do we go from here?
- Governing – taking back control of Aruba’s role in the world economy
- Securing quality of life
- Avoiding Tourism Area Life Cycle decline
- What are actionable strategies and interventions to redress the CC imbalances.
Event Location
The main campus of the University of Aruba is centrally located in downtown Oranjestad and houses a number of Centers and Offices that promote academic growth, education, and research.
Our events are usually held at the main campus of the University of Aruba or online.
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