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International Women’s Day: Women in Travel Who Are Changing the World
Women have been accomplishing amazing things in travel for decades, but International Women’s Day gives the opportunity to put a spotlight on them. One woman has started a not-for-profit to preserve and protect the environment and cultural heritage of one Caribbean...
SMILE to host second SXM Art Fair
For its 2023 edition this October 27th and 28th, the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), will again host a “SXM Art Fair” amongst its tradeshow elements. This was announced today by organizer St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade...
Environment: Nocturnal Exploration of the Saint-Martin Fauna
This Monday, February 20, the association Les Fruits de Mer organized an evening to discover insects thanks to the installation of several ultraviolet lights. Exciting. Exploration began around 18 p.m. Thanks to the installation of black lights that attract insects...
The 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Line-up to Highlight Emerging Global & Local Talent
21 February 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - The 43rd edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta taking place March 2-5, 2023, launches the full entertainment line-up with an exciting array of international, regional, and local talent with a large representation of...
Emergency Services and PSG Personnel to Participate in Large-scale Live Exercise on Thursday Morning
PORT ST. MAARTEN - Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 Personnel from Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) will be participating in a live maritime security drill on Thursday, February 23 between 9:00 am and 12:00pm in conjunction with the national emergency services. Motorists are...
Over 90 International Teams Registered for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
17 February 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - With over 90 teams representing more than 25 nations from as far afield as Australia, Norway and Sweden, Canada, Poland and Greece, competitors and their yachts are starting to congregate now in the crystal clear waters...
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino Royale Partner with TK Poker to Host Celebrated World Series of Poker Circuit Caribbean in St. Maarten
MAHO, SINT MAARTEN (February 13, 2023) – The largest all-inclusive resort in Sint Maarten, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, home to the largest gaming emporium on the island Casino Royale, partners with TK Poker Events to host the...
SHTA Ends 2023 Event Calendar Campaign in Theme
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) ended its active dispersion campaign of its 2023 edition of its annual Events Calendar. Over the month of January, thousands of calendars were distributed to SHTA members, partners and hotel rooms,...
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Connects the Island and Community
Opportunity to join Beach Clean Up February 11 and Mangrove Planting February 28 & March 119 February 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - Whilst many international race regattas focus on leaving no impact behind, this is far from the case for the St....
Minister Lambriex meets SHTA
In a two hour introduction session, new Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Leo Lambriex and his cabinet met with 8 board representatives of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA). The Minister...
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Welcomes Top Caribbean Talent
International-Reggae breakthrough artist Koffee to headline for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta January 25, 2023 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — Organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are proud to announce Koffee, Grammy Award Winning,...
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association Announces the Launch of the 2023 Edition of VISIT St. Maarten/St. Marten Print and Digital Publication
St. Maarten, January 12, 2023 - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is excited to announce the launch of Visit St. Maarten/St. Martin 2023, an upscale destination magazine distributed exclusively in each of the guest rooms of member...
Women Run the Show at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Regatta Director Michele Korteweg (left), accompanied by fellow event organizers, Saskia Revelman and Sasha van der Wouden, enjoying another regatta well done. © Souleyman One all-female team which has competed in every St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for the...
St. Maarten Timeshare Association donates Search Light Equipment to Sea Rescue Foundation
The St. Maarten Timeshare Association (SMTA) today donated a search light set for the new outfitting of the M.S. Dolphin, the flagship vessel of the St. Maarten Sea Rescue Foundation (Sea Rescue). This was jointly announced by SMTA and Sea Rescue today. Over the...
Dow Musical Foundation Leading Revival of Junior Calypso Show
PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) took a major step towards reviving a very important part of Carnival when it outsourced the organisation of the Junior Calypso Show to Dow’s Musical Foundation on Thursday. After an absence of...
1st St. Maarten Flavors ends; Chef Renata de Weever asked to coach “Taste of the Caribbean” Committee
As the November month officially ended of the St. Maarten Flavors, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) have asked Chef Renata de Weever to join the exploratory committee as a coach of a new national...
Maho Group, Medwork, SZV Give Gift Of Hearing To Worker
Sonesta Resorts employee Shakiel “Shaq” Lake after his fitting with Dr. Poulin Coralie accompanied by team members Carol Blackwood and Errol Ryan. MAHO--The Maho Group recently joined forces with Medwork and Social and Health Insurances SZV to gift an employee a...
SHTA – STB Campaign Results in 60% Growth in Demand on Expedia over Summer
This week, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) released the results of a summer campaign with Expedia Group’s advertising organization Expedia Group Media Solutions released and St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB). Results attribute three fifths of an...