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.

Launch and Free Giveaway for Soualiga Colors This Saturday!

French Quarter, St. Martin –The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the festive launch of a new coloring book, Soualiga Colors. The free launch event will take place from 9am to noon this Saturday, February 15th at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in...

SXM DOET Project Registration and Funding Application Deadline Extended

New Deadline is February 14th, 2025, register projects via www.sxmdoet.com PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – The SXM DOET team would like to inform all community organizations that the deadline for project registration and funding applications has been extended to Friday,...

Aqua Mania Adventures Hosts Third Annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail to Support St. Maarten’s Stray Animals on April 4th

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – February 10, 2025 – Aqua Mania Adventures invites animal lovers, advocates, and supporters to set sail for a cause with the third annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail on Friday, April 4, 2025. This special event raises awareness...

SMART 2025 Closes in on Full Attendance

Booth reservations for the 2025 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) have outpaced the 2024 post pandemic comeback edition of the event. A week short of two months to go to the event still, 70% of "supplier" and "vendor" booths is...

Kidz at Sea Foundation Kicks Off Second Round of “Zero to Hero” Engineer Certification Course

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – 7 February 2025 – The Kidz at Sea Foundation proudly announces the launch of the second session of its “Zero to Hero” Engineer Certification Course, providing six young individuals with a pathway to a career in the marine industry. This...

SMART Welcomes eDreams ODIGEO

For the first time, eDreams ODIGEO will participate in the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART)—a key milestone announced today by event organizers. As the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce...

Princess Juliana International Airport Hosy Annual New Year’s Gala to Celebrate Employees and Achievement

Simpson Bay, February 5th, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) hosted its Annual New Year’s Gala on February 1, 2025, organized by the PJIAE Ambassadors, bringing employees together for a night of celebration, appreciation, and recognition. The event...

CMC DAY 2: WAVES AND WONDER

Photo by Laurens Morel Last night’s beach party in Philipsburg was not over, yet crews were already talking about what would happen on this second day. One thing was for sure: breeze would come in! Whether a bad or good news for racers or for rally participants, the...

“Beautiful SXM” For Freegan Food Cause opens SHTA 2025 Auction Collection

The painting "Beautiful SXM" from Suzanne Domenech, donated to raise funds for the cause of supporting the Freegan Food Foundation, will be the befitting reopening masterpiece of StMaartenAuction.com. Bidding can be done as of today on said website. This was announced...

SMART 2025 to end Early Bird Season

With Early Bird Season reaching its end on January 31st, the run-up to the 17th edition of the St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) is entering its second phase.  The 2025 edition will continue with the new experiential formula of last year’s show. SMART...