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SMART 2015 Online Registration Now Open
PHILIPSBURG - The 14th St. Maarten Annual Regional Trade Show (SMART)/St. Martin is slated for May 13-15, 2015 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino where the region comes together once again to support, interact and promote tourism to the Eastern Caribbean,...
CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FROM ST. MAARTEN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY STUDENTS. DEADLINE IS MARCH 30
THE CARIBBEAN - St. Maarten students and industry professionals are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) so they can pursue higher education or professional development in the tourism and...
SMART 2015 at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
PHILIPSBURG - The 14th St. Martin/St. Maarten Annual Regional Trade Show (SMART) is slated for May 13-15, 2015 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino where the region comes together once again to support, interact and promote tourism to the Eastern...
Save the date! SMART May 13-15, 2015
Governor Holiday pays working visit to the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association – SHTA
PHILIPSBURG – On Tuesday February 24th, 2015 His Excellency Eugene B. Holiday paid a working visit to the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association. The working visit of His Excellency is part of his programme to obtain a firsthand view of developments in the...
The SHTA welcomes Anenda Zaandam as new Executive Director
PHILIPSBURG -The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, welcomes Ms. Anenda Zaandam as its new Executive Director. The appointment of Ms. Zaandam follows the resignation of Ms. Karen Hana who’s...
Princess Heights celebrates pioneering eco-certification
DAWN BEACH--Princess Heights Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel celebrated its milestone in becoming the first and only property on the island to be awarded the prestigious Green Key Eco-label certification on hotel premises on the evening of February 2, amongst a crowd of...
SHTA – Remains Opposed to Counterpart Program
PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, SHTA has taken notice of the remarks made, with respect to the implementation of the Counterpart Policy (CPP), by the honorable Members...
SHTA 2015 Wish list – Hospitality for Education & Education for Hospitality. SHTA Applauds USM Returning to its Roots
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, applauds the fact that the University of St. Martin (USM) has returned to its roots: hospitality as the flagship of our only institution for higher...
SHTA continues support for St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
SIMPSON BAY – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, gave a financial sponsorship contribution of $5,000 to the 2015 Heineken Regatta. The sponsorship is their yearly contribution towards...
SHTA warns govt against use of counterpart policy
PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) has again warned the incumbent United People's (UP) party-led government against the implementation of the Counterpart Policy. In a press release on Wednesday, SHTA said a significant number of...
The SHTA Congratulates the Government of St. Maarten on the Newly Appointed Ministers under Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs.
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, the largest business representative on the island, has taken notice of the increased discussion of late, both in and out of the media, about the instability of our Government and the damage it is doing to our...
The SHTA Congratulates the Government of St. Maarten on the Newly Appointed Ministers under Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs.
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, the largest business representative on the island, has taken notice of the increased discussion of late, both in and out of the media, about the instability of our Government and the damage it is doing to our...
Art Saves Lives wins Crystal Pineapple Award for Outstanding Community Service
PHILIPSBURG - Nicole De Weever, President and Founder of Art Saves Lives Foundation accepted the award for Outstanding Community Service at the SHTA’s Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards at the Sonesta Maho Resort on Friday Evening. In her acceptance speech Ms. De Weever...
SHTA welcomes new board, members following meeting
The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) welcomed five newcomers to the board, now fifteen strong, following it's second Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the SHTA office on September 30. Click here for more
Petition for complete streets
This foto of signatures was up until 9.00 am Tuesday 7th of October '14 The streets of St. Maarten are an important part of the livability of our country....
SHTA: Engaged learning key in Tourism, community development
Philipsburg-- With a view towards World Tourism Day, the St. Maarten Hospitality Association (SHTA) is once again calling attention to education and human resources, adressing this year's theme "Tourism and Community Development". The message is strongly in line with...
SHTA Welcomes 27 new members
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest business representative on the island, representing over 170 companies in the tourism and trade industry, is proud to welcome 27 new members since the beginning of this year: Alicia's Inn,...