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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,...
CPA — Let the Nominations begin!
The 9th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards organized by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association officially opens its nominations period today! Businesses, Resorts, Restaurants, and the general public are hereby invited to submit their nominations. As with the...
Political parties promises change to SHTA business community
Philipsburg-- Representatives of five political parties contesting the elections just two weeks away competed to be seen as the ones who would bring the most positive change to the country during a structured question-and-answer session during which they were put on...
Crystal Pineapple Awards announces Nomination Categories for 2014
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) announced the nomination categories for the 9th Crystal Pineapple Awards (CPA) to be held on Friday November the 21st at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. CPA is the ONLY event on the island that...
Crystal Pineapple Awards Categories set
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has announced the nomination categories for its 9th Crystal Pineapple Awards (CPA), for which nominations can be submitted throughout the better part of September. Click here for more.
SHTA’s Membership Mixer at OBBR
A range of private sector professionals, mostly in the tourism industry, met over drinks and snacks at the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) members' mixer at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort last night. The event revolved around networking and keeping...
Is STA still the solution?
Dear Editor, The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest private business representative on the island, is concerned whether the long awaited St. Maarten Tourism Authority (STA) will after having gone through its sixth revision, still be...
SHTA, SMTA & AHSM fund attendance to NY Tradeshows
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), together with St. Maarten Timeshare Association (SMTA) and the French side Hotel Association AHSM have combined efforts to fund some of the promotional activities in the United States market...
SMART registration up compared to previous years
GREAT BAY - SMART, the biggest marketing effort of the north eastern Caribbena sub-region is boasting one of the best turnouts on years, the organization said. This is the 13th year of the tradeshow set for May 14-16, at the Radisson Bly Resort Marina & Spa in St....
Statia Tourism Board at SMART trade show
ST. EUSTATIUS--St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) participated in the 13th St. Martin/ St. Maarten Annual Regional Trade Show SMART. The regional trade mission is organised by L’Association de Hoteliers de St. Martin, St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade...