Aug 21, 2013 | Industry News
“Hotel and timeshare occupancy figures for the first six months of 2013 are in line with the recent positive visitor arrival news to the destination. For the hotel sector, four out of the six months recorded occupancy of over 70 per cent and one over 80 per...
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...
Jul 10, 2013 | Industry News
PHILIPSBURG–Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has elected Emil Lee as president-elect to take over the helm of the Association for June 2014-2016. Lee is president of St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), general manager of Princess...
May 17, 2013 | Industry News
~ Proposal submitted to Copa for more flights ~ MAHO–A flurry of business activity kicked off the St. Maarten/St. Martin Annual Regional Trade Show (SMART) on Thursday at the Sonesta Maho Resort Convention Centre, prompting Director of the St. Maarten Tourism...
