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Aruba Tourism Authority kicks off “Road to SMILE 2022”
With a digital pre-event centered around CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority Ms. Ronella Croes, a first step was taken towards the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives, and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) 2022. The SMILE event focuses on innovation and sustainability,...
SHTA Event Calendar: Call For 2022 Events
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) today announced its renewed cooperation with International Liquor & Tobacco Trading (ILTT) on The St. Maarten Event Calendar! The partners are calling on all companies,...
Holland House receives World Travel Awards 2021
Philipsburg, Holland House Beach Resort, located in Philipsburg Sint Maarten, has placed Sint Maarten on the global map by winning the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) in two different categories: Sint Maarten’s Leading Hotel 2021Sint Maarten’s Leading Hotel...
Princess heights Wins Leading Boutique Hotel 2021, Leading Green Hotel 2021
Princess Heights Hotel has been awarded St. Maarten’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2021 and St. Maarten’s Leading Green Hotel 2021 by World Travel Awards. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of...
Port St. Maarten CEO Alexander Gumbs: ‘How to stay ahead, that is the challenge’
Port St. Maarten Group of Companies CEO Alexander Gumbs. By Jacqueline Hooftman PHILIPSBURG--Two days after the parliamentary meeting on Wednesday, October 6, on the status of St. Maarten Port Authority, where he gave a well-received presentation, newly appointed...
Entire Destination Showcased At International Boat Show
COLE BAY--Yacht Club Port de Plaisance (YCPDP) has announced a collaboration between various marinas, local businesses and the tourism offices on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. “For the first time ever, St. Maarten and Saint Martin yachting industry...
Sol Ecolution Playing A Key Role Towards Transitioning To Low Carbon And Renewable Solution
St. Maarten, October 14, 2021 – The Sol Group (Sol), the leading provider of energy solutions in the Caribbean, is excited to announce a major step towards further energizing the region with the launch of a low carbon and renewable energy division: “Sol...
Carnival Cruises Welcomed Back After 19-Month Interval
PHILIPSBURG–Carnival Cruise Line resumed cruise calls to the island on Tuesday, October 12, when Carnival Freedom arrived in port with 1,700 passengers as the first destination of call on its itinerary. The last Carnival Cruise Line vessel on a regular...
Port St. Maarten Group Does It Again. Now Also Seatrade Cruise Award Winner
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group received the 2021 Seatrade Cruise Award in the category #WeAreBack – Onshore at the 35th annual Seatrade Cruise Global that took place on September 27-30 in Miami Beach, Florida. The Seatrade Cruise Awards is the global cruise...
Employer Council shares concerns re ZV/OV
The Employer Council St Maarten, the platform of ILO recognized St Maarten employer associations (SHTA, IMA, SMMTA and SMTA), objects to both the proposal and process of the changes the Minister of Health, Social Development and Labor wants to apply to the ZV/OV...
The Grass Is Greener At Oyster Bay Beach Resort
Sint Maarten: September 2021 — Oyster Bay Beach Resort (OBBR) is continually upgrading our property to entertain and engage guests enjoying the beautiful Oyster Pond area on Sint Maarten. Reimagining some underutilized space on the peninsula, we have transformed it...
PJIAE N.V. & Ballast Nedam Condects Signing to Signify The Start Of The Airport Terminal Project
On Tuesday August 24, 2021, an official signing with the General Contractor of the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project, the Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP), was held at the former Check-In Hall at the Princess Juliana International Airport. The...
Registration Now Open For 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta!
SIMPSON BAY–The 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organisers have now opened registration for the annual event. “Sailing is currently happening worldwide in national and international regattas, showcasing that sailing events can be safely hosted,”...
Rotary Club St. Maarten-Mid Isle Hosts Medwork Information Session
SINT MAARTEN, AUGUST 12, 2021 — Rotary Club St. Maarten-Mid Isle hosted Occupational Health Experts, Medwork Sint Maarten, for an information session on Tuesday night at Melange Restaurant. Dr. Joanne Siebel presented information related to Occupational Health...
Sint Maarten Yacht Club sailing around the island to raise money for youth sailing this upcoming weekend
August 10, 2021 – Simpson Bay Lagoon, Sint Maarten – On 14 and 15 August instructors and sailors from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club will be sailing around the island in RS Quests, 14ft sailing dinghies used for sailing lessons. This is a challenging endeavor which will...
COFFEE LOUNGE LAUNCHES WEEKLY PIANO CONCERTS
As of This Friday the Coffee Lounge on Front Street will be launching weekly piano concerts from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm every Friday from August 2021. This was announced by the Coffee Lounge Front Street on Thursday. The first series of concerts will be held by Irina...
SMMTA EYES MORE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT IN TAKING YACHTING INDUSTRY TO NEXT LEVEL
The marine sector is driving the need for highly skilled employment, like rigging specialists. PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten is potentially missing out on millions of dollars in revenue from the yacht industry, according to St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA)...
Wet, windy and wonderful! The best way to describe the 7th edition of the Lagoonies Regatta sailed by 12 teams.
June 28, 2021 – Simpson Bay Lagoon, Sint Maarten – Last Saturday morning brought wet and windy conditions, this did not stop the 12 registered teams from sailing out to the start line to take part in the 7th edition of the Lagoonies Regatta. This year the event...