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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...
The St. Maarten Road Runners Present “Grant Thornton Kids Race” Sep 30th
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Road Runners is proud to present a new event this year the “Grant Thornton Kids Race” which will take place on Saturday 30 September 2023. This event is sponsored and made possible by Grant Thornton. In line with the mission...
Aqua Mania Adventures Hosts 8th Annual Pink Sunset Sail September 30th
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Aqua Mania Adventures is thrilled to announce the 8th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on September 30th, 2023, in support of local breast cancer awareness foundations, Positive and Elektralyets. This beloved event continues to...
250 Attendees Gathered For The Second Annual Men’s Night Out
CAY HILL--Positive and Elektralyets Foundations, in collaboration with Collective Prevention Services and corporate sponsor Kooyman, hosted their second annual Men’s Night Out on Saturday, September 16. The event aimed to raise awareness of prostate cancer and...