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SHTA Worried About Consumer GEBE Billing on the Rise
The Sint Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is concerned that during the lockdown of the past months, GEBE tariffs seemingly have gone up for consumers. While common expectation was that the reduced fuel clause and the situation of the country would...
SHTA Launches Reopening Guidelines
The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) launched a compact set of guidelines for various industries yesterday how to deal with reopening after COVID19. The guideline set includes links to accredited sources for further in depth design of reopening...
SHTA Calls for Solidarity As Time Runs Out For Many
As per the Kingdom Council outcomes of Thursday April 9th, it is very clear that country St. Maarten needs to take its first steps out of the crisis before help from the Netherlands will be forthcoming. Meaning, that Solidarity in tightening our belts...
SHTA completes second report Covid19 fallout business survey, layoffs expected up to 47.8%
Click here to view the full graph The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) completed a second report on its business wide survey, including the input of 635 respondent companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The number of survey...
SHTA Analysis & Recommendations Regarding Economic Fallout Covid19 Pandemic
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SHTA survey of businesses emphasizes concern for economic decline post COVID-19
OVER 580 companies, approximately 20% of the total count of operational business supporting over 8000 employees, submitted entries to Business Survey conducted by the SHTA from Thursday, March 26th until Sunday March 29th. The results are clear, acute job...
SHTA Launches Business Survey To Assess Economic Impact COVID-19
In order to assess the economic damage for country St Maarten in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic, the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) over the past 24 hours launched a business survey. The assessment is meant to make as accurate as...
Business Associations And WIFOL Stand United In Recommendations To Government
In a joint statement The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), the Sint Maarten Timeshare Association (SMTA), the Indian Merchants Association (IMA), the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) and the Labor Union WIFOL pledged their collective...
Letter to Membership Regarding COVID-19
Dear Valued Members, First of all, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) hopes you, your colleagues and loved ones stay safe during the current pandemic. We refer to the World Health Organization for guidelines how to protect yourself...
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Regional Trade-show (SMART) Postponed
Due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to adhere to the subsequent travel recommendations and restrictions, the Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Regional Trade-show (SMART) 2020 edition will be postponed until further notice. This was announced...
SHTA asks government to anticipate economic fallout due to Covid19
SHTA hopes that the health effects caused by Covid-19 can be kept to a minimum for the residents of St Maarten. The association underlines the importance to stay as safe and as healthy as possible, following the advice given by the World Health Organization to...
SMART Early Bird Registration Kicks Off Successfully
The first weeks of registration for the 2020 Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) have been successful, with over 30 international, Sint Maarten and Saint Martin businesses applying for registration for the May 19th- 21st tradeshow; organizers...
SMART 2020 to be hosted by Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa
This year's Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Trade Show (SMART) will be hosted at the new Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa in Anse Marcel on May 19th – 21st. This was officially announced on February 24th by Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa in...
SHTA Calls for Immediate Revocation of New Permit Policy
The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) calls for an immediate revocation of the new “Policy on issuance of Labor Permits, as was published last Friday February 7th in the National Gazette. The policy change is meant to decrease unemployment and...
SHTA LAUNCHES SPECIAL 50 YEARS EDITION OF VISIT MAGAZINE
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is excited to announce the launch of VISIT St. Maarten/St. Martin 2020. Its yearly upscale destination magazine is distributed in each of the guest rooms of member hotels and other properties throughout the...
Sint Maarten about to face economic damage because of crisis in Curacao
In the January 12th edition of the Antilliaans Dagblad, mention is made of a possible solution to the Giro bank issue. The proposal appears to have at least the support of the government of Curacao. It is to increase the license fee charged by the central bank on...
SHTA, Carib Beer launch their 2020 Event Calendar
St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) in cooperation with Carib Beer released its 2020 national event calendar on Friday, January 10. The yearly calendar gives businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) an opportunity to share their...
The Crystal Pineapple Awards Gala Makes Grand Comeback
This Saturday, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino & Spa hosted the 12th SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraising Gala. The Crystal Pineapple Awards (CPA) is the only event on the island that recognizes excellence in Hospitality & Trade...
