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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.

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...

The Predicaments of Raising Tourism Taxes

Whereas the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) supports some important steps made recently by the government of St. Maarten, it has serious concerns about a possible "tourism tax" being discussed. Its concerns especially pertain to unintended...

Chef Ray Shines a Spotlight on Sint Maarten’s Culinary Scene Following Enriching Visit for St. Maarten Flavors Pre-Promotion

Sint Maarten—In a vibrant showcase of culinary artistry, Chef Ray, the influential force behind Pretty Girls Eat Too, has wrapped up an unforgettable four-day visit to Sint Maarten from September 27th to 30th. Her first video has already had a fantastic reach with...

Orco Bank Enhances Two Reading Corners at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School

Philipsburg, October 3rd, 2024. In a meaningful contribution to the community, Orco Bank has proudlysupported the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School by updating and enhancing two reading corners in 2classrooms. This initiative aligns with Orco Bank’s commitment to...

PSG Ready to Welcome 350+ Delegates for 54th CSA Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Gumbs, looks forward to welcoming 360+ delegates this weekend who arrive for the 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA)....

St. Maarten Flavors highlights More Participating Restaurants: Seaview Beach & Pool Bar, Roma, and La Perle Bleu are Ready for November

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The excitement for St. Maarten Flavors 2024 is heating up as we proudly announce the participation of three more culinary gems: Seaview Beach & Pool Bar, Roma, and La Perle Bleu. These vibrant establishments will add their unique flavors...

SHTA, NESC Hold Mixer to Kick Off October 2nd National Job Fair

In a festive pre-event at the SXM Brewery in Cole Bay, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the National Employment Service Center (NESC) jointly started the countdown to the October 2nd National Job Fair. During tomorrow's fair, companies...

Princess Julina International Airport Announces Exiting Winter Schedule

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (September 30th, 2024) – Princess Juliana Internation Airport (PJIA) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated winter schedule, giving passengers even more destinations to choose from. The new schedule, effective from November 1, 2024,...