SHTA St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association

SMART Launches “Chirp First Early Bird Initiative”

Oct 15, 2025 | SMART

For its expanded 2026 edition, the St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) allows “Early Bird” subscribers to “Chirp First” where they want to be seated on the tradeshow floor. The “Chirp First Early Bird offer” is available...

Freegan Food Foundation Faces Loss of Major Sponsor — Calls on St. Maarten to Keep its Food Bank Alive

Oct 13, 2025 | Member News

Philipsburg, St. Maarten — 13-Oct-25 — The Freegan Food Foundation, known for its community-based Freegan Food Market and family coaching program, has announced that one of its long-term sponsors is no longer able to continue their support. The decision, linked to...

SHTA Launches “BuyerBook” to Enhance Tourism Economy

Oct 13, 2025 | SHTA, SHTA Article

As of this year, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) will maintain a digital “BuyerBook.” This resource provides SHTA members with 24/7 access to valuable contacts made at trade shows and meetings. The SHTA BuyerBook aims to further...

SHOWME Caribbean Partners with WMVision to Deliver Caribbean Live Content to Global Media

Oct 8, 2025 | Member News

(Pictured at the IBC tradeshow in Holland, from right to left) Peter Levy, President of WMVision; Pete McKee, Managing Director of WMVision; Sabine Berger, Co-Founder of SHOWME Caribbean and Tyler Speicher, Director of Project Management at...

St. Maarten Flavors Beyond the Plate” Slated for June – Culinary celebration expands with art, culture, and creative experiences

Oct 7, 2025 | St. Maarten Flavors

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in partnership with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), today announced its “St. Maarten Flavors” program for June 2026. A more comprehensive and immersive program including island...