Aruba Tourism Authority kicks off “Road to SMILE 2022”

Aruba Tourism Authority kicks off “Road to SMILE 2022”

With a digital pre-event centered around CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority Ms. Ronella Croes, a first step was taken towards the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives, and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) 2022. The SMILE event focuses on innovation and sustainability,...
SHTA Event Calendar: Call For 2022 Events

SHTA Event Calendar: Call For 2022 Events

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) today announced its renewed cooperation with International Liquor & Tobacco Trading (ILTT) on The St. Maarten Event Calendar!  The partners are calling on all companies,...
Holland House receives World Travel Awards 2021

Holland House receives World Travel Awards 2021

Philipsburg, Holland House Beach Resort, located in Philipsburg Sint Maarten, has placed Sint Maarten on the global map by winning the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) in two different categories: Sint Maarten’s Leading Hotel 2021Sint Maarten’s Leading Hotel...
Entire Destination Showcased At International Boat Show

Entire Destination Showcased At International Boat Show

COLE BAY–Yacht Club Port de Plaisance (YCPDP) has announced a collaboration between various marinas, local businesses and the tourism offices on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. “For the first time ever, St. Maarten and Saint Martin yachting...
Carnival Cruises Welcomed Back After 19-Month Interval

Carnival Cruises Welcomed Back After 19-Month Interval

PHILIPSBURG–Carnival Cruise Line resumed cruise calls to the island on Tuesday, October 12, when Carnival Freedom arrived in port with 1,700 passengers as the first destination of call on its itinerary. The last Carnival Cruise Line vessel on a regular...
Employer Council shares concerns re ZV/OV

Employer Council shares concerns re ZV/OV

The Employer Council St Maarten, the platform of ILO recognized St Maarten employer associations (SHTA, IMA, SMMTA and SMTA), objects to both the proposal and process of the changes the Minister of Health, Social Development and Labor wants to apply to the ZV/OV...