SHTA Feed
Welcome to SHTA News and Announcements
Princess Juliana International Airport Represented at Routes America 2025
Simpson Bay, February 20, 2025 – Last week Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully participated in Routes Americas 2025, an annual event that brings together aviation decision-makers from across the region. The goal of PJIAE’s presence at the event...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Fourth Runway Run with Over 175 Participants
Simpson Bay, February 17, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) successfully hosted the fourth annual 2.3km Runway Run, bringing together more than 175 airport colleagues and community partners for a unique fitness...
SXM DOET and EPIC Invite Volunteers for Fort Amsterdam Cleanup & Learn Event
Giving back to the community and environment is a year-round commitment, and SXM DOET, in collaboration with Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC), is inviting volunteers to take action. Nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals are...
The Sun in Shining in St. Maarten – The Wailers Set to Headline 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, February 10, 2025 – The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is proud to announce reggae legends The Wailers as the headline act for its 45th Anniversary celebration! The globally renowned band will take center stage on the final night of...
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association Completes Distribution of 2025 Events Calendar
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) completed the distribution of its anticipated 2025 edition of its annual Events Calendar. The calendar showcases a vibrant array of events and activities throughout the year, capturing the essence...
Launch and Free Giveaway for Soualiga Colors This Saturday!
French Quarter, St. Martin –The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the festive launch of a new coloring book, Soualiga Colors. The free launch event will take place from 9am to noon this Saturday, February 15th at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in...
CHTA Sends Delegation to SMART
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has confirmed its presence at the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART), held this March 31st - April 4th. The delegations visit will serve to create awareness about the regional network serving...
SXM DOET Project Registration and Funding Application Deadline Extended
New Deadline is February 14th, 2025, register projects via www.sxmdoet.com PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – The SXM DOET team would like to inform all community organizations that the deadline for project registration and funding applications has been extended to Friday,...
Aqua Mania Adventures Hosts Third Annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail to Support St. Maarten’s Stray Animals on April 4th
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – February 10, 2025 – Aqua Mania Adventures invites animal lovers, advocates, and supporters to set sail for a cause with the third annual World Stray Animals Day Sunset Sail on Friday, April 4, 2025. This special event raises awareness...
SMART 2025 Closes in on Full Attendance
Booth reservations for the 2025 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) have outpaced the 2024 post pandemic comeback edition of the event. A week short of two months to go to the event still, 70% of "supplier" and "vendor" booths is...
Kidz at Sea Foundation Kicks Off Second Round of “Zero to Hero” Engineer Certification Course
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – 7 February 2025 – The Kidz at Sea Foundation proudly announces the launch of the second session of its “Zero to Hero” Engineer Certification Course, providing six young individuals with a pathway to a career in the marine industry. This...
SMART Welcomes eDreams ODIGEO
For the first time, eDreams ODIGEO will participate in the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART)—a key milestone announced today by event organizers. As the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosy Annual New Year’s Gala to Celebrate Employees and Achievement
Simpson Bay, February 5th, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) hosted its Annual New Year’s Gala on February 1, 2025, organized by the PJIAE Ambassadors, bringing employees together for a night of celebration, appreciation, and recognition. The event...
CMC DAY 2: WAVES AND WONDER
Photo by Laurens Morel Last night’s beach party in Philipsburg was not over, yet crews were already talking about what would happen on this second day. One thing was for sure: breeze would come in! Whether a bad or good news for racers or for rally participants, the...
“Beautiful SXM” For Freegan Food Cause opens SHTA 2025 Auction Collection
The painting "Beautiful SXM" from Suzanne Domenech, donated to raise funds for the cause of supporting the Freegan Food Foundation, will be the befitting reopening masterpiece of StMaartenAuction.com. Bidding can be done as of today on said website. This was announced...
SMART 2025 to end Early Bird Season
With Early Bird Season reaching its end on January 31st, the run-up to the 17th edition of the St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) is entering its second phase. The 2025 edition will continue with the new experiential formula of last year’s show. SMART...
SHTA and TelEm Kick Off 2025 with Inspired Business Mixer at IGY Simpson Bay Marina
On January 23rd, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and TelEm came together to host the first association Business Mixer of 2025 at the IGY Simpson Bay Marina, offering an evening of networking, collaboration, fresh ideas and inspiring views...
The Clock Is Ticking – Pick Up Your Orco Bank Cards Today!
Attention former CIBC Sint Maarten clients! Philipsburg, January 27, 2025 – Attention former CIBC Sint Maarten clients, Orco Bank invites and reminds you to collect your new Orco Bank cards and enjoy seamless banking services. Visit us from Tuesday January 28th...