May 18, 2017 | Local News, Press release, SHTA
SHTA has taken note of the article published in the Herald regarding increasing car rental, hotel and timeshare occupancy taxes. The example of Aruba is mentioned and it is stated that “Aruba takes 23.5% from every hotel guest bill”, creating the perception that...
Apr 20, 2017 | Local News, Press release, SHTA
PHILIPSBURG – In investigating the situation at the Sanitary Landfill on Pond Island a.k.a. The Dump, the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) has been informed that there are several water pumps currently in working condition at the Dump. These...
Jan 30, 2017 | Local News, Member Featured
14 youngsters were sailing on MoonDance and Purple Heart, the boat which was built last year by MPC students. This was their first real introduction to racing in a regatta and proved to be a very exciting challenge that only sparked their interest in sailing more. For...
Sep 11, 2016 | Local News
Government of St. Maarten Attn: Council of Ministers P.O.Box 943 Clem Labega Square Philipsburg, St. Maarten Philipsburg September 9th, 2016 Re: Open Letter to the Government of Sint Maarten Dear Honorable Council of Ministers, The St, Maarten Hospitality...
Aug 24, 2016 | Local News, Press release
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Based on the advice of the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS), the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs in consultation with the Prime Minister, have decided the following: for Wednesday afternoon, that businesses are advised to close...
Apr 19, 2016 | Industry News, Local News
SXM Named ‘Caribbean Airport of the Year 2016’ SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (Sunday, April 17, 2016)—The Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, has been named “Caribbean Airport of the Year 2016” by the Caribbean Journal, one of the region’s leading online...
