Mar 12, 2020 | Press release, SMART
SHTA hopes that the health effects caused by Covid-19 can be kept to a minimum for the residents of St Maarten. The association underlines the importance to stay as safe and as healthy as possible, following the advice given by the World Health Organization to...
Feb 12, 2020 | Press release, SHTA
The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) calls for an immediate revocation of the new “Policy on issuance of Labor Permits, as was published last Friday February 7th in the National Gazette. The policy change is meant to decrease unemployment and...
Jan 22, 2020 | Press release, Visit St. Maarten
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is excited to announce the launch of VISIT St. Maarten/St. Martin 2020. Its yearly upscale destination magazine is distributed in each of the guest rooms of member hotels and other properties throughout the...
Jan 15, 2020 | Press release, SHTA
In the January 12th edition of the Antilliaans Dagblad, mention is made of a possible solution to the Giro bank issue. The proposal appears to have at least the support of the government of Curacao. It is to increase the license fee charged by the central bank on...
Nov 25, 2019 | CPA, Crystal Pineapple Awards, Press release, SHTA
This Saturday, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino & Spa hosted the 12th SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraising Gala. The Crystal Pineapple Awards (CPA) is the only event on the island that recognizes excellence in Hospitality & Trade...
Nov 20, 2019 | Crystal Pineapple Awards, Press release
Thursday November 21st, 2019 is the last chance to cast your votes for the 11 voting categories for the 12th Crystal Pineapple Awards (CPA), to be held this Saturday 23rd 2019 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino . Voting stops at 3PM sharp on Thursday...