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Winair Expands Cargo Services Through Partnership with World Cargo Solutions
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – September 3, 2025 – Winair (Windward Islands Airways) is proud to announce a new partnership with World Cargo Solutions (WCS), one of the largest global cargo management companies, to strengthen air cargo services across Sint...
Princess Juliana International Airport Secures Southwest Airlines Service with Nine Weekly Flights to St. Maarten
Simpson Bay, August 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is proud to announce that it has finalized an agreement with Southwest Airlines to launch nine weekly flights to St. Maarten beginning in Spring 2026. This milestone marks a significant...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Annual Family Fun Day at Loterie Farm
Simpson Bay, August 25, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully hosted its annual Family Fun Day on Sunday at the beautiful Loterie Farm, bringing together employees and their loved ones for a day filled with games, laughter, and lasting...
Emile Levons Appointed as New Chief Operating Officer of Julianna International Airport
Simpson Bay, August 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE), represented by Chairman Richard Gibson Jr., along with the Holding Company N.V. (PJIAH) Chairman Kelvin Bloyden, Managing Director Perry Wilson, and CEO Mr. Cleaver,...
Winair Coconut Deals are back!
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – August 2025 Winair is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Coconut Deals, offering passengers the chance to fly across our network for rock-bottom promotional fares starting at just $19.99, $29.99, and $39.99 (excluding...
Princess Juliana International Airport Assures Public of Full Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Erin
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — August 12, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Erin, which is currently moving across the Atlantic. Although it is still a considerable distance from the region, our teams are actively...
Orco Bank Sponsors PADI Certifications for Junior Rangers in Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, August 12th, 2025. Orco Bank is proud to support the Nature Foundation Sint Maarten’sJunior Ranger Program 2025 by sponsoring PADI Open Water Diver certifications for local youthparticipating in the program. The Junior Ranger Program empowers young people...
The CMC Jamboree is Now and All-Island Event!
The 8th Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally announces the second annual Great Bay Beach and Boardwalk Jamboree set for Saturday the 31st of January, 2026. Originally designed to entertain Rally sailors with a day-long event in Great Bay complete with...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Job fair on August 2025 for Aspiring Security Officers
Simpson Bay, 7 August 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is thrilled to invite interested candidates to its upcoming Job Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, dedicated to recruiting additional Security Officers who will help maintain the airport’s high...
St. Maarten Golf Association Charitable Donations and Community Support
Beneficiaries of SMGA Donations The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) has made significant charitable contributions over the years, donating funds to several organizations that make a meaningful impact within the community. The key beneficiaries of SMGA’s donations...
SHTA: Beyond Passenger Counts, The Need for Destination-Specific Visitor Data
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is very concerned about the timing and accuracy of recent statistics. Many decisions are likely to be based on this information and not having accurate and reliable figures for policy making can pose a major...
SHTA, Amstel Bright Kick Off Annual Calendar Photo Contest
In conjunction with SHTA Event Calendar main partner Amstel Bright by Divico Distributors, the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) today launched its yearly Calendar Photo Contest on behalf of its 2026 Event Calendar. It calls on...
Princess Juliana International Airport Celebrates 28th Annual Firefighter’s Week
Simpson Bay, July 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is proud to commemorate its 28th Annual Firefighters Week, honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifices of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team. This...
SHTA Selects NIA As Cultural Icon to Highlight 2026 Events Calendar
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) selected the National Institute of Arts (NIA) to highlight its 2026 Events Calendar. This was jointly announced by the association and the main sponsor of the 2026 calendar edition, Amstel Bright by...
SHTA and Divico’s Amstel Bright Open 2026 Events Calendar Season, Call for Island Events
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and Divico Distributors today officially opened the run-up timeframe to SHTA's 2026 Event Calendar. The organizations call on island event organizers, NGO's, clubs, hotels and restaurants to submit any planned...
SHTA and Winair Sign Partnership Agreement to Promote Destination St. Maarten/St. Martin
In a joint effort to strengthen the promotion of destination St. Maarten / St. Martin, Windward Islands Airways International N.V. (Winair) and the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at supporting each...
SHTA’s Robert Dubourcq Meeting & Training Center Sees Busiest Month till Date
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association's Robert Dubourcq meeting and training center saw its busiest month since its opening in August 2023. The meeting and training room has been booked over half of the working days of the past month - a...
SHTA Expands Online Travel Agents (OTA) Index with 100 New OTAs in Hotel, Activities, MICE and Villa Segments
The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) has expanded its online database of Online Travel Agents (OTA’s) with an additional 100 operators in an attempt to stimulate the tourism driven St. Maarten economy. The online OTA Index is especially intended to...