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SHTA’s new Public / Private “Save the Summer” Expedia Campaign Raises Record Island Wide Support
The St Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) will launch an Expedia campaign in conjunction with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB). An expedited agreement was signed by acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport...
FCCA Cruise Summit Showcases Importance of Education and Environment Resilience
PORT ST. MAARTEN – A delegation from Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) attended the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Summit that took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from June 1-3. An agenda point for PSG was to look at the value the Port brings to the...
SMMC Hosts Visit of State Secretary van Huffelen
CAY HILL: On Thursday, May 26th, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) hosted a visit of State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen and her delegation from the Netherlands. The purpose of the visit was to provide the State Secretary...
SHTA Restaurant Survey: Sint Maarten Faces Culinary Labor Force Challenge
Sint Maarten is facing a serious labor force challenge when it pertains to remaining the "Culinary Capital of the Caribbean". This finding stems from a survey held amongst Dutch side Sint Maarten restaurants and/or restaurant groups. The 2022 SHTA restaurant survey...
EPIC Cleanup Event for World Bioversity Day
On May 22, from 7 am to 8:30 am, Environmental Protection in Caribbean Sint Maarten (EPIC) is hosting a cleanup at Cay Hill, starting at The Colosseum Gym. The cleanup is the first of a dozen cleanups EPIC will be hosting this year as part of their “Why do we litter?...
Creations, Temptations & Renovations at Oyster Bay
Veranda Market and Bistro is now opened, Renovations Are Underway At The Oyster Bay Beach Resort on St Maarten / St Martin The Veranda Market and Bistro is now open—the shelves are full, the bar is stocked, and our friendly bartenders are mixing creations and...
Port Managers Certified In Corporate Governance
PORT ST. MAARTEN – A number of senior and mid-level management officials at the Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) received their certificates after recently attending a planned three-day Corporate Governance training that was given by crmLiNK from the Netherlands. Port St....
SHTA: Occupancy Rates Show Strengthening of Marketing Budget Needed
Though signs of recovery from the pandemic crisis seem visible in today’s published occupancy rates for April, the St Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) reminds that for use as an economic indicator, it is important to compare not just the occupancy...
Holland House Beach Hotel wins prestigious 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Philipsburg, on May 10th, 2022, one of Sint Maarten’s finest beach hotels, “Holland House”, has been again recognized by TripAdvisor as a Travelers’ Choice award winner. By winning this highly prestigious travel award, Holland House remains in the category of top 10%...
Medwork Sint Maarten Announces Procedural Updates
Medwork Reverts to IN PERSON Consultations Dear Clients, As most of you are already aware, Ministry VSA has announced the softening of the measures regarding Covid-19. For most, this is a great relief and we are happy to see that the situation is once...
LU Overall Winner Of The 5th Annual Domino’s Interschool Dinghy Sailing Championship 2022
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The 5th edition of the Domino’s Interschool Dinghy Sailing Championship took place on Sunday May 15. A total of 32 sailors in 26 boats, representing 7 schools took part in 5 races in the lagoon. The sailors were representing the...
Tourism Sector Celebrates 2022 VISIT Hotel Magazine
During a special event at Emilio's Restaurant this Wednesday, tourism representatives celebrated the successful campaign of the 2022 VISIT St. Maarten / St. Martin Magazine. VISIT St. Maarten / St. Martin has been the St Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association...
Divi Little Bay, Oceans At Divi Join Volunteer.sx To Push ‘Volun-Tourism’
LITTLE BAY--As part of its ongoing Divi Cares initiative, Divi Resorts has announced that Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and Oceans at Divi Little Bay in St. Maarten have joined forces with social initiative platform. www.volunteer.sx and Pack for a Purpose. The...
Oyster Bay Beach Resort Management Training
Managers of the Oyster Bay Beach Resort participated in an effective communication & cooperation program from Ms. Ella Taal, founder of the company Awareness in Business. Last week all managers at Oyster Bay Beach Resort participated in a multiday training...
Orco Bank Makes Donation To MPC Extreme Survival Run 2022
Orco Bank recently sponsored the MPC Extreme Survival Run held on April 5th, 2022. The bank's contribution to the student event was to help the school emphasize the importance of being resilient and to inspire the students to take on an athletic challenge in...
In The Hot Seat With Young Dow
This week’s Hot Seat features the talented, local musician Young Dow. Known as a performer with various local bands and the producer of hits, such as Christmas Morning in St. Maarten, Young Dow talks about carrying on his family legacy and his motivation; he also...
Medwork Offers EMPLOYEE COVID Testing
Starting 29 April, CPS will no longer offer free COVID testing. Even then, COVID will continue to be a public health concern, especially for the workplace environment. Medwork is pleased to offer its clients the option to send their employees to Medwork’s office for...
RBC Caribbean Supports Charities Dedicated To Anibullying And Anti-Discrimination
PORT OF SPAIN (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO):---In observance of the International Day of Pink, RBC Financial (Caribbean) Limited (“RBC”) announced donations today to eight Caribbean charities that take a stand against bullying and discrimination. RBC is proud of a long...