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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.

SXM DOET is Calling on Prospective Youth Interns & Coaches

“Deadline for Youth Internship Application extended until January 15th, 2025” PHILIPSBURG – The SXM DOET project coordination team is inviting all interested youth interns to apply for the Youth Internship Program. To apply, candidates aged 15-20 years must submit a...

Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association Celebrates Successful Crew Year’s Eve and Announces Measures to Safeguard Maritime Community

The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) and Simpson Bay Fireworks Association are thrilled to report the resounding success of this year’s Crew Year’s Eve celebration, held on January 8, 2025. The event brought together the maritime community, residents,...

St. Maarten Marine Trades Association Thanks Marine and Hospitality Industry with Firework Show in Simpson Bay Lagoon this Thursday, January 9 at 10 PM

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – January 6, 2025 – The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with key partners IGY Marinas, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, Palapa Marina, Skyport marina, Port St. Maarten Group and the Simpson Bay Fireworks...

Winair and Air France now also Code Share Partners for Seamless Travel

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – December 27, 2024 – Winair is happy to announce that, following the successful reintroduction of our code-share agreement with KLM in November, we have now reintroduced the code-share agreement with Air France. This code share makes travel...

SXM Talks 2024 Person of the Year: FREEGAN FOOD FOUNDATION

PHILIPSBURG – The Freegan Food Foundation has been recognized by SXM-Talks.com as the (“Person”) Organization of the Year, celebrating its unwavering dedication to selflessness and care for society’s most vulnerable. Founded by Dirk Jan Jansen (DJ) and Joost de...

Orco Bank Spreads Holiday Cheer with Christmas Shoebox Donation

Philipsburgs, December 20th, 2024. Orco Bank recently hosted the students of Oranje School to collect Christmas shoeboxes generously donated by the bank. This heartwarming initiative aimed to spread joy and cheer during the holiday season. The students were excited to...

Kooyman BV Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Christmas Tree Donations

December 17, 2024, Cay Hill, St. Maarten - Kooyman BV continues to brighten the holiday season through its beloved tradition of donating Christmas trees and lights to local community organizations. This year, the company has extended its holiday cheer to the elderly...

Orco Bank Contributes to Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular

Orco Bank is pleased to announce its contribution to the Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular, organized by the Lions Club of Sint Maarten. This exciting event, which brings together the community for a fun-filled afternoon, supports local...

Orco Bank Sint Maarten Supports DADA’s Christmas Helping Angels 8th Annual 1000 Gifts Giveaway

Orco Bank Sint Maarten proudly announces its support for DADA’s Christmas Helping Angels initiative during its 8th Annual 1000 Gifts Giveaway. This remarkable event aims to bring joy and holiday spirit to those in need within our community. Through this partnership,...

Kidz at Sea Foundation Launches Recruitment for Second “Zero to Hero” and Engineer Certification Courses

December 16, 2024, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The Kidz at Sea Foundation is looking forward to announcing the launch of the second session of the “Zero to Hero” and Engineer certification series, made possible by main sponsor, the Samenwerkende Fondsen. This Series is...