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CC1 St. Maarten Main Sponsor SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards 2015
Philipsburg – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association is pleased to announce CC1 as the main sponsor for the Crystal Pineapple Awards to be held on Friday November 20th at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino. CC1 has carved a niche in the market with...
Crystal Pineapple Nominee Videos Online Now! Vote for your Favorite!
Philipsburg – The videos of the nominees of the 10th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards ceremony are now available for viewing on the Crystal Pineapple Awards Youtube channel. The videos are a new addition this year’s to the press coverage of the nominees. The gala...
Crystal Pineapple Awards Voting online OPEN!!!
SHTA 10th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards Voting Online Open! Philipsburg – The voting period for 10th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards officially opens as of today, October 19th, 2015. This puts YOU in the perfect position to vote for those individuals and...
SHTA expresses concern about current political situation
Philipsburg - The SHTA is very concerned about the existing political situation and vacuum in Government. The Association conducted a survey among its 193 members of which 147 responded. The survey contained the following question: “SHTA would like to share with our...
SHTA Job Fair to partner with the Labor Department ‘Start Here’ Campaign
Philipsburg - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association’s all-encompassing Job fair, to be held on October 24th at the NIPA Institute, has partnered with Department of Labor Affairs ‘Start Here’ Campaign. This Private-Public Partnership further expands the...
SHTA Hosts all-encompassing job Fair
Philipsburg - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association will be hosting an all-encompassing Job fair on October 24th, 2015. With this initiative the Association attempts to bring together job-seekers and businesses regarding employment. Job Seekers will have...
First SIMSAF National Lagoon Championships
First SIMSAF National Lagoon Championships to take place October 31st October 5, 2015 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – Sint Maarten Sailing Federation, SIMSAF, is proud to announce the first SIMSAF National Lagoon Championships to take place on Saturday October...
SHTA says govt in denial on importance of tourism
Source: The Daily Herald of Wednesday, September 30, 2015. PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) says government is “in denial” when it comes to the importance of the country’s tourism industry. “This denial becomes clear when one sees...
Oyster Pond Fall Festival
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (Sept. 23, 2015) – As the culinary capital of the Caribbean, St. Maarten offers the best-of-the-best to please the palate – for visitors and locals, alike – offering restaurants serving fine Italian, American, French and other international...
Local community supports Pink Sunset Sail organized by Aqua Mania Adventures
Simpson Bay, St Maarten - September 23, 2015 – Aqua Mania Adventures will be hosting a Pink Sunset Sail on October 1st, 2015. This one of a kind event will function not only as an awareness event, but also as a fundraiser. When the local community found out about this...
Aqua Mania Adventures organizes a Pink Sunset Sail in support of Breast Cancer with the Positive & Elektralyets Foundation
Simpson Bay, St Maarten - September 8, 2015 – Aqua Mania Adventures will be actively involved in generating awareness for Breast Cancer during the whole month of October by taking part in several organized events and by organizing its own, the Pink Sunset Sail on...
Relief efforts for Dominica in the wake of Tropical Storm Erika
On August 24, 2015, Tropical Storm Erika caused devastating loss of life and destruction of property on the island of Dominica. CHTA would like to convey sincere condolences to the people of Dominica for the heavy toll that the storm has taken. With over 12...
Crystal Pineapple Awards 10th Anniversary
Crystal Pineapple Awards 10th Anniversary Let the Nominations Begin!! Philipsburg -- The 10th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards, organized by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, officially opens its nomination period today, Monday August 17th, 2015....
SHTA stands in solemn solidarity with Police officer Benjamin and community
“The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association strongly condemns the actions that led to the shooting of a police officer. SHTA stands in solemn solidarity with Police officer Benjamin, as he fights for his life, his family and the police force at this time. ...
SHTA backs EPIC’s Green Key eco-label
P H I L I P S B U R G - - S t . Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest business representative on the island, recently donated US $473 to Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) – St. Maarten for brochures describing the Green Key...
SHTA revamps Auction website
PHILIPSBURG - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest business representative on the island, recently revamped its website www.stmaartenauction.com. The website has received a facelift, contains new features such as the ‘Buy Now’ option...
SHTA Director meets with local crafters
SHTA Director meets with local crafters at the newly opened arts and crafts gallery on Front Street. Local crafters now have a beautiful store where they are able to display and sell their artwork for the community of St. Maarten and...
SHTA applauds new governing programme
~ But has doubts on certain aspects ~ PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, says it applauds the drafting of the recently-released governing programme,...