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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 Padel Club Celebrates Third Year Hosting International Senior Padel Tournament and Its Role as a Padel Pioneer in St. Maarten

The SXM Padel Club is thrilled to announce that for the third consecutive year, St. Maarten will host the International Senior Padel Tournament. This prestigious event will take place from December 12th to December 15th, 2024, at the SXM Padel Club in Belair. This...

St. Maarten Flavors Concludes with Resounding Success, Showcasing the Island as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean

St. Maarten — December 3, 2024 - The annual St. Maarten Flavors event, which spanned the entire month of November, has concluded on a high note, marking a remarkable celebration of the island's vibrant culinary scene. With 28 participating restaurants, innovative...

Last Week to Savor St. Maarten Flavors 2024!

November 24, 2024, Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The countdown is on! St. Maarten Flavors 2024 wraps up this week, and if you have yet to go, consider these three incredible restaurants: La Patrona, D’s Beach Bar, and Infinity. They, as well as the numerous other...

Les Fruits de Mer Association Launches New Local Wildlife Activity Book this Saturday with Free Giveaway Funded by Fondation Air France

French Quarter, St. Martin—The Les Fruits de Mer association is launching a new bilingual book about St. Martin wildlife, Wild Things! Animals of St. Martin Activity Book. People of all ages are invited to celebrate the new book at the free launch event. It will be...

St. Maarten Flavors 2024 Final Week Makes for More Culinary Delights at Jai’s, The Pier, and Spices of India!

November 23, 2024, Philipsburg, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Flavors 2024 is in full swing and reaching its final week and still spotlighting the island’s exceptional culinary scene. Among the numerous participants this year are Jai’s Contemporary Fusion Cuisine, The...

SXM Lagoon Festival Returns for its 3rd Annual Celebration

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The marinas in the Simpson Bay lagoon have come together once again to put on the 3rd annual SXM Lagoon Festival, a celebration organized by The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance, Palapa Marina, Skyport Marina, and IGY – Isle de Sol Marina....

Winair and KLM are Code Share Partners for Seamless Travel

Winair is proud to announce the reintroduction of our code-share agreement with KLM. This collaboration makes travel easier and more convenient for passengers connecting between KLM’s flights an Winair’s flights to St. Barth, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis and...

Grisha: Digital Entry Card Being Revised, Residents Don’t Need to Use Form For Now

PHILIPSBURG--The Digital Entry Card for St. Maarten, introduced as a pilot over a month ago, is being revised and tweaked and a new version is expected soon. The system is also being updated. Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication...

Kooyman St. Maarten Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence on November 20th!

St. Maarten, November 19, 2024 – Kooyman, the trusted name in hardware since 1939, invites customers to join in celebrating its 85th anniversary this Wednesday, November 20th. The celebration will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Kooyman St. Maarten store, where...

3RD DCCA Conference Held on St. Maarten: Making Travel from the ABC Islands to the Dutch Caribbean More Affordable

St. Maarten - November 19, 2024 – The recently concluded Dutch Caribbean Cooperation Association (DCCA) conference hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on St. Maarten brought together more than 150 international leaders, innovators, and stakeholders...