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Most Prominent Line-Up Thus Far Wraps Up 4th Edition SMILE
With a closing debate and a ceremonial salvo of exploding recyclable balloons, the 4th Edition of The St. Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) officially closed this Saturday 5pm. The fourth edition of SMILE carried the...
4th Edition of SMILE Preparing for Launch
The 4th Edition of The St. Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) has started its build-up at the University Sint. Maarten (USM) for its October 27th and 28th events. The fourth edition of SMILE carries the theme "Make Your...
Keynote Susan Alzner returns to SMILE to jointly explore “Infinite Possibilities”
Susan Alzner, of Social Innovation Agency Shift 7 is making her comeback to the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) with a keynote on "Outstanding in the Field of Infinite Possibilities". This was announced today by organizers the...
Introducing “Business Bites”: The Culinary Connection at the upcoming SMILE Event on October 28
St. Maarten, October 23, 2023 - Excitement is building in St. Maarten as the island prepares for an enticing new addition to the highly anticipated SMILE event, taking place on October 27th & 28th, 2023 at the University of St. Maarten (USM). "Business Bites" is...
Smile’s James Ellsmoor Calls To “Unleash Island Innovators” This Weekend
James Ellsmoor, CEO of globally operating network Island Innovations calls on St. Maarten innovators to step forward and take part in global mutual knowledge exchange pertaining to sustainability, energy, and climate solutions. Out of necessity, innovations for...
Megan Smith Announces Theme Keynote SMILE: “Accelerating Solution Making”
Megan Smith, former Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Barack Obama, former Vice-President of Google and main speaker at the upcoming St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives, Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), has revealed “Accelerating Solution...
Association: Nice Return From The Migratory Bird Festival
Last Saturday, the Les Fruits de mer association welcomed the general public to its open-air museum in Quartier d'Orléans for a new edition of the festival dedicated to migratory birds. Games, observation, distribution of books, young and old alike were delighted. A...
Entry Formalities For Foreign Tourists At SXM And St-Barth: What Tourism Professionals Need To Know
As the restart of the tourist season approaches, the delegated prefect of the Northern Islands, Vincent Berton, reminds hoteliers, accommodation providers and other tourism stakeholders of the main rules applicable to foreign tourists regarding entry and stay in...
EPIC Partners With IGY To Offer “Slurpy” Pumpout Service
SINT MAARTEN (MAHO) – The foundation Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Sint Maarten and The Business Point are working to re-establish sewage pumpout boat service in and around the Simpson Bay Lagoon thanks to support and donations from business...
Discover your perfect staycation at Sonesta St. Maarten
Attention to all residents of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin and our neighbouring islands, including Saba, Anguilla, St. Barth, and St. Kitts! Your next dream vacation is right around the corner at the exquisite Sonesta St. Maarten resorts. Nestled on a stunning 10-acre...
SMILE launches “Smart Tourism Room” As Platform For Small Hotels & Tourism SMEs
The 2023 St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) on October 27th - 28th will dedicate one of its rooms as a "Smart Tourism Room". The room has been made possible by The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) and the US travel marketing...
SMILE Job Program Starts Enrollment
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has opened registration of vacancies and job seekers for its annual St Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE). To assist in reducing unemployment and matching labor...
Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s Primary School Sailing Program Restarted In September 2023 With 48 New Students
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 10, 2023 The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated restart of its Primary School Sailing Program following the summer break. Scheduled to recommence in September 2023, the program is set to...
St. Maarten Flavors Opens New Auction to Support Next Culinary Team
The St. Maarten Flavors program, meant to highlight St. Maarten’s culinary diversity during the month of November, has launched an online auction for those residents, visitors and companies that want to support the upcoming culinary month. This was announced by the...
Mara Bailey Wins 2024 SHTA Event Calendar Photo Contest
Out of all submitted pictures for the 2023 Event Calendar Photo Contest, a winning picture was selected today by the St Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA). The association congratulates Mara Bailey with her beautiful photograph capturing two men...
Ruby Bute Highlighted in 2024 SHTA Event Calendar
Well known island artist Ruby Bute will be featured in the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Event Calendar’s 2024 edition. In collaboration with the French tourism office (Office de Tourisme de St. Martin) and SHTA, Ruby Bute is selected to be on...
Grant Thornton To Discuss The Future Of Finance At SMILE
At the October 27th - 28th 2023 St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), Grant Thornton will host a panel moderated by Grant Thornton: “The Future of Finance in Sint Maarten, unlocking the country’s potential” Sint Maarten is set to...
EZ Shop Powered by Prime Introduces Exclusive Discounts For “St. Maarten Flavors” Participating Restaurants And Bars
In the lead-up to the eagerly awaited St. Maarten Flavors Culinary Month in November, EZ Shop powered by Prime, is rolling out an attractive incentive for restaurants and bars taking part in the St. Maarten Flavors Program. With a generous 10 percent discount on total...