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SHTA launches “Have a Taste of St Maarten Campaign”
Today the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) launched its "Have a Taste of St. Maarten Campaign". The campaign of hospitality workers sharing their signature drink or dish is intended to highlight the amazing culinary delights of St. Maarten and to...
Consortium of NGO’s acquires Beach Cleaning Machine
As of this week, Sint Maarten has a new specialized beach cleaning machine available to assist in maintaining its pristine beaches. This was announced today by the Board of the new Beach Cleaning Foundation, the Sint Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA)...
SafeSeal Emblem for La Vista Resort
Last week March 8th, La Vista Resort received its Platinum SafeSeal recognition. SafeSeal is an immediately recognizable emblem for companies that are verified that they adhere to strict cleanliness and hygiene guidelines to counter the COVID-19 pandemic. The platinum...
SafeSeal Recognitions Provided To Simpson Bay Resort, Its In-House Retail Store and On Site Restaurants
On Thursday February 25th, SafeSeal recognitions were provided to Simpson Bay Resort, its in-house retail store and the property’s well known restaurants La Patrona, Replay and Juliette’s Bistro. SafeSeal is the recognition of best practices in protecting its...
SHTA Raises Concerns Regarding CFT Comments on ZV/OV Limit
In Monday’s publication of the Daily Herald, a letter from CFT with respect to the draft budget of Country St. Maarten is discussed in which CFT advises to increase the maximum ZV/OV wage limit, from less than ANG 68,000 to ANG 120,000. Such an adjustment would...
Oyster Bay Beach Resort meets SafeSeal COVID-19 Prevention Standards
Oyster Bay Beach Resort today received a SafeSeal recognition of best practices in protecting its customers against COVID19. SafeSeal is the immediately recognizable emblem for companies that are verified that they adhere to strict cleanliness and hygiene guidelines...
Response to CFT Interview
In the Herald of 26 January an extensive interview with the Chairman of the “College Financieel Toezicht” (CFT), the financial supervisor of our government was published. In this article several statements of the Chairman were made that need further discussion. Quote...
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Awarded Platinum SafeSeal Emblem
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort was recently awarded the Platinum SafeSeal emblem by The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), and Medwork in recognition of implementing best practices to protect guests and employees from...
Caribbean Brewing Company Receives SafeSeal Recognition
The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and occupational health experts of Medwork have provided Caribbean Brewing Company with the SafeSeal certificate for activities. SafeSeal is an immediately recognizable emblem...
Current State of the Economy, Projections and Decision Making Going Forward on a Faulty Basis
St. Maarten suffers from a complete lack of multi-sector discussions regarding the actual state of our economy, and factual data to support any of the reporting that has been published. This has been the case for years and continues to be self-perpetuating. Statistics...
Belair Beach Hotel Receives SafeSeal Recognition
On Friday December 18th 2020, Belair Beach Hotel received their Platinum SafeSeal recognition of best practices in protecting its customers against COVID19. The hotel states that they are “proud to be a part of this progressive movement to ensure a safe working and...
Aquamania Obtains SafeSeal Recognition
This Friday, all-round nautical activities provider Aquamania received a Gold SafeSeal recognition of best practices in protecting its customers against COVID19. SafeSeal is an immediately recognizable emblem for companies that are verified that they adhere to strict...
SONESTA RESORTS SINT MAARTEN AND CASINO ROYALE OBTAIN SAFESEAL RECOGNITION
The Largest Gaming Emporium and Duo of All-Inclusive Resorts on the Friendly Island— The Family-Focused Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Casino Royale and the Adults-Only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort — Received the Prestigious Award for Best Practices...
SHTA Launches 2021 Event Calendar
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) started distributing its 2021 Event Calendar. The association is pleased with a record amount of planned events sent in, showing resilience and ambition of the island for the New Year. In the...
DOW ORCHESTRA HIGHLIGHTED IN 2021 SHTA EVENT CALENDAR
Isidore York’s well known Dow Orchestra will be featured in the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Event Calendar’s 2021 edition. This was announced today by SHTA and the calendar’s main supporter, International Liquor & Tobacco Trading (ILTT)....
SHTA CALLS FOR PLANNED 2021 EVENTS FOR CALENDAR
The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) today announced its renewed cooperation with International Liquor & Tobacco Trading (ILTT) on the St. Maarten event calendar, calling on companies and NGO’s to share planned events for 2021 before December...
SAFESEAL – Clean Standard Seal Certification Program Launched
The St. Maarten Tourist Bureau, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), and occupational health expert company Medwork Caribbean N.V. are pleased to announce the launch of their newest collaboration, “SAFESEAL – Clean Standard Seal Certification...
American Airlines, STB, SHTA host digital Travel Agent conference
Wednesday, October 8th, American Airlines, STB and SHTA hosted a digital conference for American travel agents. Over 200 travel agents from the United States participated in a digital showcasing of St. Maarten as a tourism destination. Presentations were made on the...
