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In 2001 AHATA founded the AHSF with the strategic assistance of the Aruba Police Department, with the purpose to address safety and security in tourism.

Our mission is to consistently develop facilitate strategic hospitality and security initiatives through sustainable partnerships in the public and private sectors that are designed to keep Aruba safe, secure and environmentally friendly.

The first project was to develop a “Visibility Team” to patrol the hotel area, consisting of members of the police force, civil police officers, and private security officers.

Eventually, the AHSF transitioned from staff support to material support, by purchasing equipment for police mobility and patrolling on land and at sea, such as boats, wave-runners, vehicles and quad-racers. As of 2019, AHSF has placed a renewed emphasis on security training and increased security visibility in the Eagle and Palm Beach areas.

The budget is currently funded by the Aruba Tourism Authority, from accommodation taxes collected from visitors to the island. As security continues to play an important role for tourists choosing a travel destination, safety has stepped up in the ladder in importance. In Aruba, AHSF “marries hospitality + security” to provide tourists, neighbors and citizens with a great place to visit and live.

AHSF Board 2023

• Dylan Molina – Chairperson (AHATA) 
• Carlos Tapias – Treasurer (AHATA)
• Michelle de Groot – Secretary (ATIA)
• Ramon Arnhem – Justice (KPA)
• Patrick Melchiors – Director (ATA)
• Pedro Vargas – Director (ATSA)
• Sue Ann Lin - (AHATA)