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Three Reasons Why In-Water Shipyard Services Are A Game Changer For Superyacht Owners
Substantial cost savings compared to traditional shipyard services. The marina arranges ancillary services and provides logistic support, allowing the focus to be on the maintenance/repair. Control of your technical services with the ability to select your own...
Winair to support SMART 2024 with Regional Travel Agent Contest
Winair will increase its support for the 2024 edition of the St. Martin / St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART). This was announced by St. Maarten’s national carrier and organizing party SHTA. As is done during its previous support, the airline offers a...
Largest Cruise Ship in the World Icon of the Seas to make Inaugural Call on 13 February
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is eagerly awaiting the inaugural call of Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) largest cruise ship in the world Icon of the Seas on Tuesday, February 13. RCI executives are also planning to be on the island for the...
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Announces a Caribbean Mélange Line-Up for 2024
January 30, 2024 — Simpson Bay — The 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will be a celebration of Caribbean culture – from the heritage of the island and sailing to the sights, sounds and flavors of what makes St. Maarten so unique. Prepare to experience a mélange...
Travel In Style Journeys and SMART 2024 Cooperating
Travel in Style Journeys by E. Clarke Travel will be an important partner in April 8-11th St. Martin / St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART). This was announced today by the organizers of SMART in conjunction with the luxury travel specialist from the United...
Countdown To Excitement! A Record-Setting Fleet On The Docker For The Caribbean Multihull Challange Race And Rally
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The countdown is almost over. This week, a record-setting fleet of 35 racing and cruising catamarans and trimarans is making final preparations for the 6th annual running of the unique, intriguing Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race...
Winair and Princess Juliana International Airport team up for Exclusive Day Trip Specials
Simpson Bay, January 29, 2024 – Get ready to elevate your Caribbean experience, Winair is happy to announce an exciting partnership with Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), bringing you exclusive day trip specials! Starting February 1st until July 31st, you...
Exciting News! Join Us at The Village at the Border, The New Future Hotspot!
Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Bethlehem Development (Next to the Mc Donalds in Dutch Quarter) Here’s what’s in store for you: Discover the new hotspot and see which commercial/ developers lots are for sale! Live Music to...
44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Celebrates Generations of Sailing
January 26, 2024 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – This February 29 - March 3, 2024, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta celebrates 44 years of “Serious Fun!” through multiple generations of sailing. As the flagship annual event for the island’s original yacht...
St. Martin / St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2024 Opens Early Bird Registration
This week, the St. Martin / St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2024 opened its Early Bird Registration. Tourism businesses and those serving the industry are invited to join the principal tradeshow of the Northeastern Caribbean to connect tourism firms...
St. Maarten Hotel & Timeshare Occupancy 2023 Equals 2022
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) analyzed that hotel and timeshare property occupancy rates in St. Maarten remained consistent in 2023 when compared to the previous year, as indicated by the November and December 2023 occupancy...
WINAIR Passengers The Furst To Use New Check-In Hall at Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (January 22, 2024) – Passengers to Saba and St. Eustatius were in for a surprise when they were welcomed to the new check-in hall this morning by Management and Staff of Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE)...
St. Maarten& Saba’s Inaugural Beer, Art, and Music Festival Celebrates Local Craftmanship
Philipsburg, St. Maarten - January 22, 2024 - St. Maarten and Saba's vibrant Caribbean culture, creativity, and craftsmanship took center stage during the first-ever Beer, Art, and Music (BAM) Festival held at the Seaview Beach Hotel on January 19th and 20th. The...
SHTA Hands Over 2024 Calendar to Ruby Bute; Now Publicly Available
Philipsburg, – This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) proudly presented the 2024 edition of its annual Events Calendar to renowned island artist Ruby Bute, designating her as the St. Maarten / St. Martin icon of the year. The calendar...
Topper’s Rhum wins 1st Place in USA Today’s
Best Rum in the Caribbean PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – JANUARY 18, 2024 – If there is one thing the Caribbean is known for as much as its beaches, is its rum. The spirit was first distilled on the islands during the 17th century when sugar plantation owners discovered...
SMMC delighted with appointment of Dr. Felix Holiday as CEO
St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment by the Supervisory Council, with the approval from the Minister of VSA and Council of Ministers, of Dr. Felix Holiday as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairperson of the Board of...
Princess Juliana International Airport Celebrates Major Milestone: Departure Hall Is Ready For Passengers And The Brand-New Check-In Area Will Open Soon
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (January 14, 2024) - On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) celebrated a big milestone in the development of the new terminal. Since the start of the rebuilding of the airport in...
Freegan Food Foundation extends Client Choice Food Bank Services, opens registration for new beneficiaries with support from SMDF and R4CR
St. Maarten, 12-01-24 - Freegan Food Foundation is thrilled to announce the extension of its Client Choice Food Bank services for an additional three months, reaffirming its commitment to combating food insecurity in our community. While a standard period of extension...