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At the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Summer Mixer at Oyster Bay Beach Resort, in Oyster Bay, St. Maarten, regional hub Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) and local carrier Winair informed members of the St. Maarten Hospitality &...
Princess Juliana International Airport Unites Families for a Day of Fun and Festivities at D’s Beach Bar
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten – September 2, 2024 — The Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE) recently celebrated a vibrant and engaging Family Fun Day at D’s Beach Bar in Beacon Hill. The event, held last week, was a great success, bringing...
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association Announces the Start of the Silent Auction for St. Maarten Flavors 2024
St. Maarten, September 1, 2024 — The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is excited to announce the launch of the Silent Auction as part of St. Maarten Flavors 2024, a premier culinary celebration showcasing the best of the island's gastronomic...
Princess Juliana International Airport Strengthens International Collaboration in Miami
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (August 29th, 2024) – A delegation of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) paid a courtesy visit to the consul of the consulate general of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami. CEO Brian Mingo, Commercial Director Michiel Parent...
Freegan Food Foundation Opens Registration for new Clients for their Food Market
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Freegan Food Foundation is excited to announce the opening of registration for its client choice food bank; Freegan’s Food Market. Since 2021 the Food Market has been open and offers a personalized food selection experience. Beginning in the...
Princess Julianna International Airport Reports Strong Development in First Half Year 2024
Simpson Bay, St Maarten (August 20, 2024) – Today Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is pleased to announce a significant recovery in passenger movements during the first half of 2024. This remarkable growth is highlighted by the fact that the last two...
Winair Resumes Limited Flight Operations Following Storm Ernesto
Sint Maarten – August 14, 2024 – Winair is providing an update on flight operations following the passage of Storm Ernesto. While the storm has passed, its impact on regional airports and our operations is ongoing. As a result, we are pleased to...
Aqua Mania Adventures Announces 9th Pink Sunset Sail on October 5th to Raise Funds for local Breast Cancer Awareness Foundations
Aqua Mania Adventures is proud to announce its 9th edition of their Pink Sunset Sail, a special event dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting local breast cancer foundations. Set sail with us on October 5th for an unforgettable evening that...
Princess Juliana International Airport to Host Third DCCA Conference on St. Maarten
Building on the Success of Previous Events, Conference Focuses on Sustainable Air Transportation and inter-island collaborations Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (July 31, 22024) – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is excited to announce that it will be hosting...
Sandy Farquharson – The Padel School Returns to SXM Padel Club
St. Maarten, August 1, 2024 — The SXM Padel Club is thrilled to announce the return of Sandy Farquharson, the esteemed founder of The Padel School, for a series of group clinics, private lessons, and fund coaching matches from August 14th to 17th. Sandy, a renowned...
Winair and PJIAE Announce Continued Success and Extension of Day Trip Specials
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – July 29, 2024 – Winair and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) are happy to announce the continuation of their successful Day Trip Specials program. Due to great customer interest and positive results, the program will be...
Orco Bank Proudly Supports Local Athlete During FIBA 3×3 Tournament
Philipsburg, July 29th, 2024. Orco Bank is excited to announce its sponsorship of Kofi Hamilton, atalented 24-year-old basketball player from Sint Maarten, who recently represented the island in theprestigious FIBA 3x3 tournament in Holland from July 20th to July...
New Aircraft Stands B2 and B3 for Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, St Maarten (July 22, 2024) – Princess Juliana International Airport is pleased to announce the commencement of construction for two new aircraft stands, B2 and B3, starting this week. This development is a part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the...
SHTA Supports National Job FairOctober 2nd
SHTA Launches “OTA Index”
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) launched its newest member service, the St. Maarten OTA index. The index is a global collection of Online Travel Agents active in the hotel, activity, restaurant and villa segments, intended to...
Join Us for Firefighters’ Week 2024 at Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, St Maarten (July 19, 2024) – Join Us for Firefighter's Week 2024 at PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Celebrate the 29th Annual Firefighter's Week from July 21st to July 27th with us! This year's theme is "Everyone Knows How to Use a Fire...
Princess Juliana International Airport Extends Financial and Logistical Support to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Following Hurricane Beryl
Simpson Bay, St Maarten (July 18, 2024) – This week Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) announced financial and logistical Support to St. Vincent and Grenada following Hurricane Beryl. In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which caused significant damage to St....
SHTA Names Zillah Duzon-Hazel as Cultural Icon to Highlight 2025 Events Calendar
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) selected fashion designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel as the Cultural Icon to be highlighted on the association's 2025 Events Calendar. This was announced today by the association and main 2025 Event Calendar supporter...

















