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Rainforest Adventures in full preparation for Grand Opening Ceremony SMART 2024
With ongoing site visits of parties involved in the event, decor preparations and logistics meetings, Rainforest Adventures Park has commenced preparations for the binational Grand Opening Ceremony of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART), to...
SHTA Academy to provide Customer Service Training in conjunction with EHP
Picture Caption: Liesa Euton & Raju Sajnani of EHP International Ltd This July 8th- 12th, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) will initiate a series of customer service, supervisor, and housekeeping trainings to further enhance the St....
Flow Business Kicks Off SMART “Vendor Category”; Other Business To Join
A double booth of Flow Business will be heading this years “Vendor Category” of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) on April 8 to 11. This was announced by the telecommunication company today in conjunction with the SMART organization, and...
Successful SXM Lagoon Festival 2024 Wraps Up: Celebrating Culinary Excellence, Mixology, St. Maarten Culture and More
St. Maarten, March 25, 2024 – The 2nd annual SXM Lagoon Festival 2024 concluded this past weekend, marking a resounding success in celebrating the vibrant culture, culinary arts, and maritime heritage of St. Maarten. From March 21st to March 24th, locals and...
Travel Genuine and Surreal Journeys Travel Win SMART Travel In Style Journeys 2024 US Travel Agent Contest
Travel agent Nouradin Assaf of Travel Genuine and Iris Martin of Surreal Journeys Travel have won a free return ticket to St. Maarten / St. Martin for the 2024 SMART Travel Agent Contest, allowing for two tickets for high end airliner tickets by Travel In Style...
EPIC And SHTA Revive Green Key / Blue Flag Eco-Labels
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) will actively support the effort of Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) to revive the Green Key and Blue Flag eco-label programs. This was jointly announced by the two NGOs, calling on hotels,...
Join Aqua Mania Adventure’s Sunset Sail to Support St. Maarten’s Stray Animals
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – March 19, 2024 - In honour of World Stray Animals Day, Aqua Mania Adventures will host a Sunset Sail aimed at connecting animal lovers and raising funds for local animal welfare organisations on St. Maarten. The event will take place on...
St Maarten Is Preparing For CFATF Evaluation
St Maarten, March 18th 2024 – St. Maarten is preparing to undergo evaluation by the CFATF in September 2024. Its conformity to regulations against money laundering and terrorism financing will then be assessed. Compliance Caribbean provided a variety of trainings last...
St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) Starts Countdown to “Start of Match Making”
The 16th edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) is only a few days away from setting its first meetings for the April event. Organizers, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau...
Unforgettable Experience Awaits at the SXM Lagoon Festival 2024
St. Maarten, March 14, 2024 – Get ready to immerse yourself in a week of vibrant celebrations, delectable cuisine, and thrilling competitions at the highly anticipated SXM Lagoon Festival 2024. From March 21st to March 24th, locals and visitors alike are invited to...
Winair Takes Flight to Martinique, Expanding Regional Connectivity
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – March 08, 2024 – Shortly after its return to Nevis, Winair announces further expansion with a new route – direct flights to Martinique. Starting April 1st, 2024, these flights directly connect Martinique (FDF) to both Sint Maarten (SXM)...
Sol Ecolution Investing In Sustainability Through Renewable Energy Agreement with NIPA
Sol Ecolution, the low-carbon and renewable energy division of The Sol Group, has signed its first renewable energy agreement in St. Maarten with the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA). The agreement will see Sol Ecolution providing the academic...
Securing St Maarten’s Access to Global Financial Markets
Photo caption: Benno van Leeuwen – Trainer & Managing Director Compliance Caribbean St Maarten, March 4th 2024 – St Maarten is being evaluated by CFATF in September 2024 to see if it's following rules against money laundering and terrorism financing. A positive...
EPIC Restarts Internationally Recognized Green Key Certification and Blue Flag Award on Sint Maarten
MAHO – Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation is proud to announce its reinstatement as the National Operator for both the Green Key and Blue Flag programs for Sint Maarten, effective March 2024. Having previously held this role from...
WINAIR and PJIA Day Trip Specials Take Flight with Over 500 Bookings in Two Weeks
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – February 28, 2024 – Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) are pleased to announce the resounding success of their collaborative Day Trip Specials. Within a month after the launch,...
Winair CEO Hans van de Velde: Our Success is Defined by Collaboration
Picture caption: Winair CEO Hans van de Velde (right) with five of the airline’s dedicated employees working towards achieving IOSA certification. By Jacqueline Hooftman SIMPSON BAY-- In the office of Windward Islands Airways International N.V. (Winair) on Airport...
Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) to provide “Hub Lunch” at SMART Tradeshow
St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) will offer tourism dignitaries domestic and foreign a "Hub Lunch" during the upcoming St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) this April 8-11. This was announced today by organizer SHTA.SMART...
SoualiganSlangs launches Border To Border 2 Game at SMART
Iconic St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture company SoualiganSlangs will use the St. Martin / St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow SMART of April 8-11 as launching pad for its newest product, the Border To Border 2 Game, as a sequel to its innovative cultural...