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Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa, Wai Beach Club, to hold SMART 2025 Ceremonies
The main functions for the 17th edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) will be held at Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa (Pelican) and Wai Beach Club (Orient Bay). This was announced by organizer the St. Maarten Hospitality &...
Orco Bank Continues Support for Sundial School with Staff Team Building Sponsorship
Philipsburg, March 19th, 2025. Orco Bank reaffirmed its commitment to the Sint Maarten communitythrough its continued sponsorship of Sundial School's staff team building activities. Thissponsorship underscores the bank's belief in the importance of investing in...
Sail Into the Sunset and Support St. Maarten’s Stray Animals
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – March 19, 2025 – The countdown is on for the third annual World Stray Animal Day Sunset Sail, hosted by Aqua Mania Adventures. On Friday, April 4, 2025, animal lovers, locals, and visitors will set sail on a breathtaking evening cruise,...
SHTA / EHP launch New SHTA Academy Trainings Series with Progressional People Caribbean
After two series of well visited trainings in July and November 2024, SHTA Academy has announced two new series of trainings for hospitality and business professionals in June and October 2025. The 2025 trainings will be sponsored by Progressional People Caribbean...
Maho Beach Webcam to Welcome SMART Attendees with Special Message
SHOWME Caribbean, a leading digital marketing agency, will celebrate a year of uninterrupted live streaming and plane tracking from its Maho Beach Webcam with a special welcome message for attendees of the 2025 St. Maarten/St. Martin Annual Regional...
St. Maarten Food Crisis: Over 200 Families Apply for Aid, But Funds Fall Short
St. Maarten – February 26, 2025 – The Freegan Food Foundation has seen an unprecedented surge in demand for its Client Choice Food Market during this 7th round of applications, with over 200 families applying for aid. Despite meeting eligibility requirements, most of...
Largest Visit Magazine to-date launches at Mix Rooftop Bar
Divi Little Bay Resort's Mix Rooftop Bar was the inspiring host location of the 2025 edition of St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association in-room magazine, Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin, this Wednesday. Publisher NorthSouthNet (NsN) officially revealed the most...
Princess Juliana International Airport Partners with SMART 2025
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – February 5, 2025 – St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) will once again partner with the upcoming St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) this March 31st to April 4th. This was announced today by...
Princess Juliana International Airport Represented at Routes America 2025
Simpson Bay, February 20, 2025 – Last week Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully participated in Routes Americas 2025, an annual event that brings together aviation decision-makers from across the region. The goal of PJIAE’s presence at the event...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Fourth Runway Run with Over 175 Participants
Simpson Bay, February 17, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) successfully hosted the fourth annual 2.3km Runway Run, bringing together more than 175 airport colleagues and community partners for a unique fitness...
SXM DOET and EPIC Invite Volunteers for Fort Amsterdam Cleanup & Learn Event
Giving back to the community and environment is a year-round commitment, and SXM DOET, in collaboration with Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC), is inviting volunteers to take action. Nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals are...
The Sun in Shining in St. Maarten – The Wailers Set to Headline 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, February 10, 2025 – The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is proud to announce reggae legends The Wailers as the headline act for its 45th Anniversary celebration! The globally renowned band will take center stage on the final night of...
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association Completes Distribution of 2025 Events Calendar
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) completed the distribution of its anticipated 2025 edition of its annual Events Calendar. The calendar showcases a vibrant array of events and activities throughout the year, capturing the essence...
Launch and Free Giveaway for Soualiga Colors This Saturday!
French Quarter, St. Martin –The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the festive launch of a new coloring book, Soualiga Colors. The free launch event will take place from 9am to noon this Saturday, February 15th at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in...
CHTA Sends Delegation to SMART
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has confirmed its presence at the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART), held this March 31st - April 4th. The delegations visit will serve to create awareness about the regional network serving...
SXM DOET Project Registration and Funding Application Deadline Extended
New Deadline is February 14th, 2025, register projects via www.sxmdoet.com PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – The SXM DOET team would like to inform all community organizations that the deadline for project registration and funding applications has been extended to Friday,...
Aqua Mania Adventures Hosts Third Annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail to Support St. Maarten’s Stray Animals on April 4th
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – February 10, 2025 – Aqua Mania Adventures invites animal lovers, advocates, and supporters to set sail for a cause with the third annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail on Friday, April 4, 2025. This special event raises awareness...
SMART 2025 Closes in on Full Attendance
Booth reservations for the 2025 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) have outpaced the 2024 post pandemic comeback edition of the event. A week short of two months to go to the event still, 70% of "supplier" and "vendor" booths is...