Welcome to the SHTA
Welcome to the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association's official web site. The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association is the largest private business representative on the island, representing close to 150 hospitality and trade companies. The main purpose for SHTA.com is to provide our members and potential members with a broad overview of SHTA's membership, programs and initiatives as well as information on the local, regional and international tourism industry.
Our Mission
The SHTA is dedicated to bringing quality to all aspects of life on St. Maarten by promoting sustainable economic development for its members in cooperation with the social partners and the creation of a fair competitive marketplace.

The presenters of SMART: the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and L'Office de Tourisme in collaboration with L'Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin and the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association would like to thank all Sponsors and Contributors of SMART 2009 for their support of this grand marketing event.
A special thanks goes out to the host hotel of SMART 2009:
RADISSON ST. MARTIN RESORT, MARINA & SPA
Arrindell Aviation Services
Herald Custom Publishing/ Miami Herald
Caribbean Traval & Life Magazine
Air-Fin Holding St. Maarten N.V
Windward Island Bank
PDG Supplies
Air Caraibe
CorsairFly
Air France
Air Antilles Express
BMW
Kitrad/Carib
Rouxel Travaux
Rolex Car Rental
Sheneidis Tours & Transport
Bank of Nova Scotia
AMA Jewellers
Heineken St. Maarten N.V
SMITCO
St. Maarten Port Services
Office World
Hair & Body Works
Joe’s Jewelry
NAPA Auto, Truck & Marine Parts
Goddard Catering Group
Boolchand’s
ACE Home Center
BSL Laundry
AutoBev Systems
Sheneidis Tours & Transport
Shipwreck Shops
St. Maarten Guavaberry Company
Tijon
Obersi Electronics (XEROX)
Penny’s Department Store
T-Shirt Maxx
UTS
Caribbean Liquors & Tobacco
Learning Unlimited Preparatory School