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Welcome to SHTA News and AnnouncementsNew Departure Hall To Be Revealed On November 1
The terrazzo flooring of the new Departure Hall is almost finished. SIMPSON BAY--The new departure hall of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), including new airport stores, is set to open by November 1, 2023. This was announced on Monday by the airport’s...
SHTA Holds Annual Event Calendar Photo Competition
The ST. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) is organizing a photo competition as part of the promotions for the 2024 edition of its Annual Event Calendar. This competition starts the 22nd of August and will be open for the upcoming weeks. Submitted...
Two New State Of The Art Firetrucks Enhance Safety At Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, August 11, 2023 - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is proud to announce the arrival of two cutting-edge fire trucks, significantly bolstering the airport's firefighting capabilities and further enhancing the safety and security of its...
The Best of the Best Race, Work, and Play in St. Maarten
St. Maarten is home to five local Melges 24 teams, most of them being raced on behalf of local leaders in the marine industry: FKG, Island Water World, and Budget Marine © Laurens MorelAugust 10, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - Summer may be a quiet time in the...
SHTA Opens “Robert Dubourcq Training & Meeting Room”
This August 4th, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), officially opened its “Robert Dubourcq Training & Meeting Room” with a ceremony remembering its former founder Robert Dubourcq, current president and former presidents, board members,...
Secrets of St. Maarten Flavors Featuring The Pier Restaurant & Bar
Out & About feature with The Pier Beach Bar and RestaurantDownload
John Sandiford Coaches Job Seekers in Personal Finance Management on the road to SMILE 2023 Job Fair
As part of the “SMILE Jobseeker Course Program” in the run-up to the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), St. Maarten born entrepreneur John A.M. Sandiford presented his "Personal Finance" Masterclass, “6-INGS”. The masterclass is...
Out & About feature with Nola Bayou Bistro
Out & About feature with Nola Bayou BistroDownload
SHTA, Medwork and VIB Hold Masterclass “Confidential Counselor”
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) facilitated a digital masterclass byoccupational health experts Joanne Siebel of Medwork and Annemieke Kirch of Vertrouwen In Bedrijf”(VIB) on the importance of appointing and coaching internal...
Freegan Food Foundation Completes Intakes For Food Program
Freegan Food Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization committed to fighting food insecurity, successfully completed its intakes in July to identify the next set of families benefiting from its client choice food bank. The program strives to provide nourishing food...
NRPB To Host Procurement Information Session To Raise Awareness Of Trust Fund Procurement Opportunities.
The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) is pleased to announce an upcoming procurement information session aimed at raising awareness among the local, regional, and even the international market on essential aspects when bidding for Sint Maarten Trust Fund...
Kicking off Secrets of St. Maarten Flavors
Fellow food-lovers, unite! Let’s get our taste buds ready for St. Maarten Flavors in November. In anticipation of this culinary month, we took the crucial task upon ourselves to go out and about and sample some of the best flavours of St. Maarten. And while we were at...
Special St. Maarten Flavors Feature in The Daily Herald
Special St. Maarten Flavors Feature in The Daily HeraldDownload
Progressional People Caribbean Provides Four Masterclasses For Jobseekers In SHTA’s SMILE Job Courses
Rachael Geerlings, Juliëtte Hassell and Camilla Blijden of HR advisory company Progressional People Caribbean exhibited their masterclasses “Increasing your Job Market Value” and “Business Conduct” during the ongoing SHTA’s SMILE Job Fair masterclasses for St. Maarten...
Sjors Martins has been appointed Resort Manager at Sonesta St. Maarten in St. Maarten
Sonesta St. Maarten, encompassing the opulent, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and the family-oriented Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, announces the appointment of Sjors Martins as the new Resort Manager. Leveraging his profound expertise in...
SHTA: Independent Vacation Rental Properties Approaching Traditional Stay Over Room Count
In a preliminary analysis of ongoing research into the capacity of the Private / Individual Rental market, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has concluded that, at a minimum, country St. Maarten hosts 1,301 short term rental units, consisting...
SHTA In The News article by the Daily Herald 53% Occupancy In June, Drop From Last Year’s 61%
~ Lowest room nights used in 10 years ~ PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten recorded a 53% occupancy rate in June, lower than the 61% recorded for the corresponding period last year and far lower than Aruba, for example, which recorded a 73% June occupancy. The...
The Old House Book Launches with Giveaway at Amuseum Naturalis on Saturday
French Quarter, St. Martin—The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to celebrate the launch of The Old House this Saturday. The Old House is a bilingual book about The Old House in French Quarter, the current location of Amuseum Naturalis. Delta Petroleum...