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Smart trade show to be a unique experience
ANSE MARCEL—The 13th Annual SMART Trade show promises to be one of the best held on the island said General Manager of Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Jean-Marc Jalbert. “We are expecting a record attendance from countries that have not been participating for a long time...
Good turnout for SHTA membership mixer
The government expects to complete its energy policy in the course of this month, Vromi-Minister Maurice Lake said last night at the SHTA membership mixer that brought close to a hundred people to the Great Bay Beach hotel. Click below for full article.
SHTA gives donation to Heineken Regatta
SIMPSON BAY -- The St.Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) gave a financial sponsorship contribution of $5,000 to the 2014 Heineken Regatta. The sponsorship is their yearly contribution towards the event, made possible by SHTA’s Dollar-A-Day Fund. The...
SHTA honors Interval International
MIAMI - Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services, has been recognized by the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) with its prestigious Outstanding Tourism Industry Award. This tribute celebrates individuals or...
Last quarter and entire 2013 occupancy higher than 2012
PHILIPSBURG--Combined hotel and timeshare occupancy figures for the last quarter of 2013 increased by 7 per cent compared to the same period of 2012. Additionally, occupancy in general for the entire year (2013) was recorded at 69 per cent compared to 63.3 of the year...
SHTA and French counterpart meet for SMART 2014
ANSE MARCEL – The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) and L'Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin (AHSM) met with General Manager Jean-Marc Jalbert and Director of Convention Services and Catering Fabienne Cartier to finalize details for the 2014...
SHTA revamps its auction site
PHILIPSBURG-- St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest business representative on the island, recently revamped its auction Website in addition to the re-launching of its industry Website www.shta.com. Since its inception, the auction site has...
SHTA: Budget seemed to have been prepared in a vacuum
PHILIPSBURG--Although the 2014 budget was presented and passed by Parliament last week, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is of the opinion that there are still unanswered questions and uncertainty with regard to the budget cuts. Click below to read...
SMART 2014 to take place at Radisson Blu
The 13th St. Martin/St. Maarten Annual Regional Trade Show (SMART) will take place May 14-16, 2014, at the Radisson Blu Resort, Marina and Spa. Click below to read more:
SHTA concerned about integrity measuring stick
PHILIPSBURG--The St.Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) said on Wednesday that it was concerned to read in a recent article by the Public Administration Integrity Committee that the corruption on St.Maarten would be measured against regional standards. To...
Ongoing campaign on workplace safety
PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of VSA with the assistance of the Ministry of VROMI is currently executing an awareness campaign which aims to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and to stimulate the public’s knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. To view the...
Emil Lee to take the helm of CHTA in June
PHILIPSBURG--Emil Lee will assume the role of president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) from June 2014 to June 2016. To view the complete article, please click below:
SHTA: Parliament about to slow down the economy
PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) on Friday said that the Parliament of St. Maarten is “about to slow down the economy” by passing a motion to halt for a period of no less than two years the issuance of all work permits to unskilled,...
Tourism Bureau, SHTA partner for tourism marketing campaign
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Tourist Bureau and the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) have come together once again in a major public/private partnership to create a St. Maarten marketing and advertising campaign to drive visitors to the island. Set...
Leonard re-elected Chamber President
PHILIPSBURG--Tamara Leonard has been re-elected and will serve her second term as president of the board of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry. To view the complete article, please click below:
SHTA acknowledges students of Sundial Hospitality Sector
GREAT BAY - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Assocation (SHTA) presented a certificate of appreciation to the students of Sundial School's Hospitality Sector for their outstanding services provided at the 8th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards Gala Event. Click below...
Vote for best Caribbean Island!
St Martin / Sint Maarten is one of the nominees in the latest 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest! The expert panel selected St Martin / Sint Maarten as a contender for the Best Caribbean Island category, which just launched. The contest, which is being...
SHTA lauds changes in licensing procedure
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, the largest private sector representative on the island, believes that the Business License Department has made a step in the right direction whereby elected officials delegate the procedural aspects of...