SHTA is the largest private business representative on the island. The association is dedicated to bringing quality to all aspects of life on Sint Maarten. With the businesses environment on St. Maarten evolving at a record pace, it is good to know that you have someone to turn to for questions, problems and most importantly answers.

Furthermore the SHTA offers a number of direct benefits to increase your bottom line, employee satisfaction and service and socio-economic impact on the island. The SHTA has a proven track record of over 45 years of consistent and professional services to its members.

Contact us for more information on how you can benefit from being a member of the SHTA, call our office at +1-721-542-0108 or email us at info@shta.com

SMILE stands for Sint Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Linkup Event. The event serves as a platform for innovations, business updates and networking.

The Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Trade Show (SMART) the largest travel platform in the Northeastern Caribbean for foreign tour operators, OTA’s to do business with local hoteliers, DMC’s and excursions.

The Crystal Pineapple Awards recognizes Hospitality & Trade personnel, organizations and associations, for their contribution towards the tourism industry, the island’s main economic pillar.

During the full St. Maarten Flavors Month of November, St. Maarten restaurants and bars offer a selected signature dish or cocktail combination for a fixed price of either $69,  $49 (three course meal) or $17.50.

Port St. Maarten Group and Princess Juliana International Airport Strengthen Strategic Collaboration Through Joint Think Tank Session

PORT ST. MAARTEN – The Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) convened a high-level think tank session on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, aimed at strengthening collaboration between St. Maarten’s two primary gateways. The...

Marine Trades Association Demands Action to Prevent Sewage, Wastewater, Entering Lagoon

SIMPSON BAY--St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) is alerting authorities to the situation of wastewater observed entering Simpson Bay Lagoon from the area of the Las Brisas Building, a condominium complex in Cole Bay, over the past several days. The report...

SMART 2026 Supports Nature Foundation’s “From Reef to Runway” Campaign

Photo by Nature Foundation Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 is proud to announce its first time actively partnering with a campaign contributing to island nature and sustainability. The 2026 campaign of choice will be...

SHTA & KPSM Hold Business Safety & Crime Prevention Tips Seminar

This Friday, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the Korps Politie St. Maarten (KPSM) held a joint seminar to exchange information on safety and practical tips on how to prevent, respond to, and act after, should a criminal incident take...

Orco Bank Sponsors Team Uniforms for 758 Sports Club

Philipsburg, December 15th, 2025. Orco Bank continues its commitment to community development through sports with the sponsorship of team uniforms for 758 Sports Club. This initiative reflects the Bank’s ongoing support for local organizations that promote teamwork,...

Orco Bank Proudly Participates in the Christmas Car Show Celebration in Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, December 9th, 2025. Holiday cheer filled the air at Motorworld’s Christmas Car Show 2025, and Orco Bank proudly participated in the festive celebration. Held on Saturday, December 6th at the Motorworld showroom in Cole Bay, the event brought together...

SXM Airport Hosts Two-Day Airport Safety Fair Focused on Awareness, engagement & Community Learning

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten December 5th, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) proudly kicked off the first day of its annual Safety Fair yesterday, bringing employees and airport partners together for an engaging and informative celebration of...

Carnival 55 Countdown Begins as II Brothers Entertainment Announces Big 2026 Expansion

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Monday, December 1, 2025, With music, vision, and ambition filling the room, II Brothers Entertainment officially launched its Carnival 2026 campaign on Friday night at the Real Auto Showroom with a press conference centered around the...

Medwork B.V. Hosts First Re-integration Workshop

PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN – December 2, 2025 – Medwork B.V. hosted its first Re-integration Workshop on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the University of St. Martin. The afternoon event was well attended, drawing more than 40 Human Resource practitioners who are...

Three Inaugural Cruise Ship Calls this Week. Port St. Maarten Solidifies Premier Status with December Inaugural Calls

PORT ST. MAARTEN – The upcoming inaugural calls of MSC Grandiosa, Celebrity Xcel, and Marella Discovery 2 in the first week of December mark another significant moment for Port St. Maarten, emphatically confirming the island’s position as one of the most popular and...