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St. Maarten / St. Martin Events Calendar

Vision for St. Maarten 2025

By means of this document SHTA will try to show its Vision of what an ideal Sint Maarten could like in 2025

Have a Taste of St. Maarten

The campaign of hospitality workers sharing their signature drink or dish is intended to highlight the amazing culinary delights of St. Maarten and to show the destination is up and running in a safe and responsible manner.

SafeSeal

The St Maarten Tourism Bureau, St Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and occupational health expert company Medwork are pleased to announce the launch of their newest collaboration:  “SafeSeal”!

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.

The Princess Walk in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 18, 2024 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) is proud to announce The Princess Walk, a significant event to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative is a collaboration between PJIAE N.V., The...

Kids Set Sail at SMYC October Sailing Camp During School Break

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten– The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) hosted a fantastic week-long October Sailing Camp from October 7-11, 2024, giving local kids an unforgettable experience during their school break. A total of 29 kids enjoyed five days of sailing, swimming...

SHTA Congratulates Sanovnik Destang with Election as CHTA President 2024-2026

The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has sent a congratulatory message on behalf of the association to the newly elected president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Mr. Sanovnik Destang.With SHTA’s support, Mr. Destang was...

St. Maarten Flavors Kick-off Event: “Let the Tastin’ Begin!” a Unique Culinary and Networking Experience

Philipsburg, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is thrilled to announce the kick-off of St. Maarten Flavors with a one-of-a-kind event: “Let the Tastin’ Begin!”. Taking place at NIPA on October 24th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, this...

NEW DATE: Final Phase of Arrival Hall. Reopening Now Set for Friday, October 18, 2024

Simpson Bay October 13, 2024 – The final phase of the long-awaited reopening of the arrival hall has been confirmed for Friday, October 18, 2024. This is 3 days later than the earlier communicated date. The rescheduling of the reopening date was necessary to allow for...

Successful Open House at Sint Maarten Yacht Club on October 5th

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) was thrilled to host a lively and well-attended Open House on Saturday, October 5th. The day was filled with exciting activities, including free trial sailing experiences that allowed participants from all ages to experience sailing...

EGO Foundation and AUC Launch Healthy Schools and Communities

PHILIPSBURG--EGO Foundation, in partnership with American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine, with support from government and funding from Resources for Community Resilience R4CR, is launching a series of activities entitled “Healthy Schools and...

SMMC to Provide Free Breast Cancer Screenings on Oct 26

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Saturday, October 26th, 2022, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will host its annual Women’s Health Day where it will offer free breast cancer screenings in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundations. From...

Orco Bank Celebrates Literacy Day in Sint Maarten with Community Reading Initiative

Philipsburg, October 9th, 2024. Orco Bank is thrilled to announce its successful participation in Literacy Day 2024 by volunteering for a special reading initiative at two local schools: Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School and Seventh-day Adventist Primary School....

Pink Sunset Sail 2024 Raises Nearly $10,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness, with Record Participation

St. Maarten, October 8th, 2024 — The annual Pink Sunset Sail by Aqua Mania Adventures sailed into its ninth year this past Saturday, raising close to $10,000 for breast cancer awareness on St. Maarten. This year’s edition marked a special milestone, as for the first...