SHTA is the largest private business representative on the island. The association is dedicated to bringing quality to all aspects of life on Sint Maarten. With the businesses environment on St. Maarten evolving at a record pace, it is good to know that you have someone to turn to for questions, problems and most importantly answers.

Furthermore the SHTA offers a number of direct benefits to increase your bottom line, employee satisfaction and service and socio-economic impact on the island. The SHTA has a proven track record of over 45 years of consistent and professional services to its members.

Contact us for more information on how you can benefit from being a member of the SHTA, call our office at +1-721-542-0108 or email us at info@shta.com

SMILE stands for Sint Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Linkup Event. The event serves as a platform for innovations, business updates and networking.

The Saint Martin / Sint Maarten Annual Trade Show (SMART) the largest travel platform in the Northeastern Caribbean for foreign tour operators, OTA’s to do business with local hoteliers, DMC’s and excursions.

The Crystal Pineapple Awards recognizes Hospitality & Trade personnel, organizations and associations, for their contribution towards the tourism industry, the island’s main economic pillar.

During the full St. Maarten Flavors Month of November, St. Maarten restaurants and bars offer a selected signature dish or cocktail combination for a fixed price of either $69,  $49 (three course meal) or $17.50.

Orco Bank Proudly Participates in the Christmas Car Show Celebration in Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, December 9th, 2025. Holiday cheer filled the air at Motorworld’s Christmas Car Show 2025, and Orco Bank proudly participated in the festive celebration. Held on Saturday, December 6th at the Motorworld showroom in Cole Bay, the event brought together...

SXM Airport Hosts Two-Day Airport Safety Fair Focused on Awareness, engagement & Community Learning

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten December 5th, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) proudly kicked off the first day of its annual Safety Fair yesterday, bringing employees and airport partners together for an engaging and informative celebration of...

Carnival 55 Countdown Begins as II Brothers Entertainment Announces Big 2026 Expansion

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Monday, December 1, 2025, With music, vision, and ambition filling the room, II Brothers Entertainment officially launched its Carnival 2026 campaign on Friday night at the Real Auto Showroom with a press conference centered around the...

Medwork B.V. Hosts First Re-integration Workshop

PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN – December 2, 2025 – Medwork B.V. hosted its first Re-integration Workshop on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the University of St. Martin. The afternoon event was well attended, drawing more than 40 Human Resource practitioners who are...

Three Inaugural Cruise Ship Calls this Week. Port St. Maarten Solidifies Premier Status with December Inaugural Calls

PORT ST. MAARTEN – The upcoming inaugural calls of MSC Grandiosa, Celebrity Xcel, and Marella Discovery 2 in the first week of December mark another significant moment for Port St. Maarten, emphatically confirming the island’s position as one of the most popular and...

SMART and Grant Thornton Unfold Plans for Green Room 2026

The St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 will have the largest edition of its "Green Room" concept thus far. This was announced today by main organizer the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) on behalf of the binational...

Orco Bank Participated in Banking on St. Maarten to Support Financial Literacy Month

Philipsburg, December 1st, 2025. Orco Bank proudly participated in Banking on St. Maarten; a public financial literacy event hosted by the St. Maarten Bankers Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance. The community conversation formed part of...

Princess Julina International Airport Lights up for the Holiday Season

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, November 30, 2025 - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM airport) officially ushered in the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree, a tradition that symbolizes warmth and hospitality for travelers during the busiest...

SMART 2026 Introduces “Small Hotel Plaza” in Conjunction with BookingSuccess

The most central section of the 2026 St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) has been allocated as "Small Hotel Plaza". Participation in this square of dedicated tall boy tables will be offered to hotels under 35 rooms and at a reduced price. Though...

Is St. Maarten a 3 Billion Guilder Economy or 1.8 Billion, New Analysis Challenges Official Picture

Article by the 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴' 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 GREAT BAY--A recent presentation by the Employer Council of St. Maarten has put a sharp spotlight on how the country measures its own economy, arguing that tourism exports, GDP and key fiscal ratios are being overstated because of...