Membership Categories
The SHTA has divided its members into four membership categories. Services offered and membership fees vary between the categories. These four categories are as follows:
Hotel Membership
SHTA focuses on advocacy, destination promotion and product development.
As a SHTA hotel member you have the opportunity to be linked to the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), which hosts an elaborate package of benefits, including promotion, representation, training opportunities and more. You are also included in SHTA’s marketing efforts, with the inclusion in the monthly Travel Agent newsletters, and other promotional tools.
In addition to promotion, SHTA is also involved in product development and advocacy. We seek to upgrade St. Maarten’s tourism product via educational and environmental programs for example. Via our advocacy programs we address new legislation on a federal and an island level, which may be detrimental to the tourism industry. A strong central organization can be much more effective in dealing with important issues than all the resorts or restaurants making their individual case.
Fee structure
SHTA Dues: $20 per room, with minimum dues of $350 per year.
CHA Dues
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Rooms
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Rate per Room
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1-50
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$ 5.50
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51-100
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$ 4.50
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101-200
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$4.00
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>201
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$3.50
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Minimum CHA dues $ 250. Maximum CHA dues $ 2,500.
Allied Membership 
As a SHTA Allied Member you are represented in the field of advocacy towards national, regional and international organizations and institutions, addressing points such as taxation and social issues. A fully equipped office and professional staff guarantee quality service and information for our members.
The SHTA also gather a number of statistics that can assist you in making strategic business decisions, which are available in the Member section of this website.
In addition the SHTA works closely together with the St. Maarten Government to promote and develop tourism in St. Maarten. For instance we are involved in:
- Human resource development
- Environmental programs
- Upgrading of tourist facilities/services etc.
- Cooperative marketing programs to promote St. Maarten
- FAM-programs for travel press, wholesalers and travel agents
Fee structure: The dues for SHTA Allied Members are $650 per year.
Casino Membership
As a SHTA Casino Member, you are included in SHTA’s marketing efforts, with the inclusion in the monthly Travel Agent newsletters, and other promotional tools.
In addition to promotion, SHTA is also involved in product development and advocacy. We seek to upgrade St. Maarten’s tourism product via educational and environmental programs for example. Via our advocacy programs we address new legislation on a federal and an island level, which may be detrimental to the tourism industry. A strong central organization can be much more effective in dealing with important issues than all the resorts or restaurants making their individual case.
In addition the SHTA works closely together with the St. Maarten Government to promote and develop tourism in St. Maarten. For instance we are involved in:
- Human resource development
- Environmental programs
- Upgrading of tourist facilities/services etc.
- Cooperative marketing programs to promote St. Maarten
- FAM-programs for travel press, wholesalers and travel agents
Fee structure: The dues for SHTA Casino Members are $ 1200.
Restaurant Membership
SHTA coordinates a number of marketing programs to promote St. Maarten, involving the restaurant trade as a prime asset. As a SHTA Restaurant Member, you will get priority access to these and other programs and benefits. Via SHTA you will also have access to the Caribbean Culinary Federation (CCF).
We would be honored to represent your business. A Quarterly General Assembly allows you to be informed and raise concerns. Our monthly newspaper, the St. Maarten Voice, 7,000 copies of which are distributed bi-monthly, informs business owners and employees alike.
Additionally, the SHTA Restaurant Division holds separate meetings, addressing issues that specifically relate to the restaurant trade.
Fee Structure: The dues for SHTA Restaurant Members are $400