01Public Safety
Traffic Accidents
Drunk driving incidents on Aruba's coastal roads endanger residents and visitors alike. Responsible service is the front line of road safety.
Official Aruba Alcohol Safety Program
Responsibility is the island's standard.
AWARE provides comprehensive certification for hospitality professionals — ensuring Aruba remains a world-class destination for safe and responsible enjoyment.
- Certified Staff
- 3,840+
- Venues
- 212
- Pass Rate
- 94%
What is AWARE?
Aruba's program for an alcohol-aware workforce.
AWARE — Alcohol Workshop for Awareness, Responsibility and Education — trains and certifies hospitality professionals, audits establishments, and tracks awareness across the island.
Responsible service
Train every server, bartender and manager on legal and ethical service.
Safer roads
Reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents through prevention at the source.
Better experiences
Lift the quality bar for guests — and the professionals who serve them.
Safer communities
Support public safety and family wellbeing across Aruba.
The Cost of Negligence
Why this matters.
Understanding the impact of alcohol abuse is the first step toward responsible service. Education saves lives — and protects livelihoods.
02Health
Health Problems
Chronic abuse drives liver disease, heart disease and neurological harm — straining our island's healthcare resources.
03Wellbeing
Mental Health
Alcohol misuse compounds depression and anxiety, and is a known risk factor in suicide and self-harm.
04Community
Social Issues
Family conflict, domestic violence and workplace incidents trace back to environments where responsible service was absent.
05Business
Reputational Damage
Negative reviews and unsafe-venue reputations cost businesses bookings — and cost Aruba its world-class tourism brand.
06Compliance
Legal Liability
Establishments and servers face severe fines and license revocation for serving minors or visibly intoxicated guests.
Public Registry
Certified Establishments
Look for the AWARE seal of excellence. These venues meet our rigorous standards for responsible service.
The Ritz-Carlton
Renaissance Aruba
Moomba Beach
Eagle Aruba Resort
Hyatt Regency
Bucuti & Tara
Hilton Aruba
Divi Resorts
Manchebo Beach
Holiday Inn
Ready to certify your team?
Join the establishments shaping Aruba's responsible-service standard.