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Nominations for Crystal Pineapple Awards 2016 ARE NOW CLOSED!!! THE VETTING PROCESS HAS STARTED. The vetting process is done by a committee for the specific year of the Crystal Pineapple Awards whose appointment has been sanctioned by the Board of the SHTA. This...
New Eco-Label Coordinator Invites Award Applicants
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) and the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) have partnered to enable Sandy Zammar, a Bachelor’s of Science graduate from Canada, to help build the Blue Flag and Green Key program as the Eco-Label...
The 11th Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraising Gala
Let the Nominations Begin!! The 11th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraising Gala, organized by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, officially opened their nomination period on Monday September 5th, 2016 and closes on Friday September 30th, 2016...
Aqua Mania Adventures invites all to join their 2nd Annual Pink Sunset Sail in support of Breast Cancer with the Positive & Elektralyets Foundation
Simpson Bay, St Maarten - September 5, 2016 – After last year’s enormous success, Aqua Mania Adventures is proud to bring back the Pink Sunset Sail to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. This second edition takes place on Saturday October 1st from 5pm – 7pm, the day...
Businesses advised to close due to inclement weather
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Based on the advice of the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS), the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs in consultation with the Prime Minister, have decided the following: for Wednesday afternoon, that businesses are advised to close...
WINAIR celebrates 55th Anniversary
Airport Road, August 24, 2016 – It is a rainy and windy August day, but that is OK, we will not let the weather detract us from our milestone which has been achieved. It is WINAIR’s 55th year anniversary! Thanks to our team WINAIR is officially 55 years old, it’s...
Strength to Strength: The 6th Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival, St Maarten
The 6th Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival is returning to St Maarten on 4-5 November 2016. The one of a kind event is an expo of rum & beer beverages, combined with the 2016 CAB Taste Contest, workshops, cooking demos, cocktail competitions, rum & beer...
WINAIR’s 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of WINAIR took place at Claude Wathey Legislative Hall on July 13, 2016. Present were the shareholders represented by the Council of Ministers of St. Maarten and Dr. Rob Huyser - Director of Aviation at the Dutch Ministry of...
WINAIR celebrates past with a retro style plane
Commencing the beginning of August WINAIR will receive a replacement aircraft outfitted in WINAIR’s original livery. In addition to the retro livery this aircraft has been totally reconditioned and includes leather seats. WINAIR’s rich history will be on display as...
SHTA launches supporting ads in USA Today for Expedia and Trip Advisor campaigns
Philipsburg – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association - SHTA, the largest private sector representative, is proud to announce that it has managed to secure four USA Today Newspaper ad insertions in the coming weeks boosting St. Maarten as a top vacation...
WINAIR increases flights this summer
Airport Road, June 15, 2016 – Continuing their successful winter season and introduction of new destinations, WINAIR will offer an expanded summer schedule this coming season in addition to the regular services to Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barth, Dominica – Douglas...
WINAIR and British Airways sign interline agreement
Airport Road, June 13, 2016 – WINAIR and British Airways have announced the successful implementation of an interline agreement between both carriers. As British Airways serves Antigua, this will greatly assist passengers to and from any WINAIR destinations to make...
Winair adds 4th Aircraft to its summer fleet
Airport Road, June 11, 2016 – WINAIR is pleased to announce it has acquired an additional DHC-3 aircraft for our summer season. This aircraft will allow WINAIR to serve new markets and will also enhance their ability to provide additional charter services from their...
SHTA congratulates the St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary Team
Team wins 9 medals at prestigious competition Philipsburg – The St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary Team 2016, showcased the island’s culinary and bartending masterpieces and accompanying skills at the “Taste of the...
Nine persons Receive Certification for SHTA
Philipsburg – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, the largest private sector representative of St. Maarten awarded 9 participants, their Certification for successfully completing the Business Correspondence training, on Friday June 10th. The intensive...
St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary team final practice evening
Browse through these pictures by Binkie van Es of the St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary team during their last practice evening at Temptation restaurant!
SHTA reviews this week in Parliament and COM Press Briefing
In the Tuesday edition of the Today newspaper, The Minister of Finance was quoted as saying that the compliance rate in St. Maarten is merely 22%. He further stated that the Caribbean Region average is 34% while Curacao and Aruba score 30% and 24% respectively. If...
St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary team Gofundme page opened!
The SHTA would like to announce the launch of the GoFundMe account for donations towards The St. Maarten/St. Martin Culinary Team 2016. Via the below provided link persons can donate their financial contributions towards the preparation and participation of the team...