Calendar 2024

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.

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,...

Culinary Influencer Set to Visit Sint Maarten for St. Maarten Flavors Pre-Promotions

Chef Ray, the influencer behind Pretty Girls Eat Too, with over 144,000 followers and a reach of 1.7 million, is scheduled to visit Sint Maarten from September 27th to 30th to generate pre-promotion for the much-anticipated St. Maarten Flavors 2024 edition in...

Winair Strengthens Cabin Crew Safety with Intensive Self-Defense Training

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – September 26, 2024 – Winair proudly announces the successful completion of a full and comprehensive self-defense training program for its cabin crew, culminating in a hands-on exercise conducted within an ATR aircraft.  In an...

SHTA and St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Join Forces Again for St. Maarten Flavors 2024: Promoting the Island as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) is proud to announce their continued partnership with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau for the much-anticipated 2024 edition of St. Maarten Flavors during the month of November. This...

NESC St. Maarten and SMMTA Collaborate for Second Annual Job Fair

St. Maarten, [19 September] – The National Employment Services Center (NESC) St. Maarten and the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) are pleased to announce their collaboration for the upcoming Second Annual Job Fair, set to take place on October 2, 2024, at...

Registration for the 2024 DCCA Conference in Sint Maarten

Did you know that registration for the 3rd annual Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference is open? Hosted by the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) in Sint Maarten on Monday, November 18, 2024, and Tuesday,...

Share Your Culinary Gems: St. Maarten Flavors Invites You to Showcase Your Favorite Eateries!

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Calling all food lovers, locals, and tourists for the annual St. Maarten Flavors taking place in November! St. Maarten Flavors is celebrating the island’s diverse food culture, and this year puts a spotlight on five distinct cuisines:...

St. Maarten Flavors Highlights: Ital Shack, Ocean Lounge, and Rendez Vous Among This Year’s Top Participants

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Flavors is thrilled to announce the participation of three renowned restaurants in this year’s November event: Ital Shack, Ocean Lounge, and Rendez Vous. With their unique offerings, these restaurants promise to deliver...

Winair adds extra flights to our ABC schedule

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – September 6, 2024 – Winairis pleased to announce an increase its flight frequency between St. Maarten and Curaçao. This expansion will meet the growing demand for air travel between the two islands and strengthen the connection between...