Aug 19, 2013 | Industry News
MIAMI–HCP/Aboard Publishing, a division of the Miami Herald Media Company, was recently honoured by the Florida Magazine Association with a prestigious Charlie Award for its annual publication, Experience St. Maarten/Saint Martin, produced in partnership with...
Aug 16, 2013 | Industry News
~ Dest says St. Maarten 5.0 is needed ~ PHILIPSBURG–Tourism stakeholders and partners reiterated on Thursday the importance of finally getting the Tourism Statistical Information System (TSIS) and St. Maarten Tourism Authority (STA) up and running as soon as...
Aug 7, 2013 | Industry News
There is probably some relief within especially the local tourism sector over the decision to drop the planned increase of the Turnover Tax from five to seven per cent on cigarettes and liquor. Of course, it regards luxury items that really are not good for...
Aug 7, 2013 | Press coverage
“Write off of back taxes under review. Sellers of alcohol and tobacco products can breathe a sigh of relief as plans by government to increase the turnover tax (ToT) have been scrapped from the amended 2013 budget. Plans to write off back taxes up to December...
Jul 31, 2013 | Press coverage
“Hotel managers asked government officials on Tuesday about mobility passes for the hurricane season and plans to transport tourists safely off the island after a disaster. More than 100 representatives of hotels, insurance firms and other businesses attended a...
