September 29, 2025
SHTA Argues For Sustainable Tourism Development on World Tourism Day
In 2018, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) published a vision with island improvement points for when it would celebrate its 55 th birthday in 2025. The vision focused on quality of life for all St. Maarten residents
September 29, 2025
On Kingdom, Caribbean & Family Ties
Interview with New RVO Caribbean Executive Bernise Stoffer Today’s Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin visitor highlight centers around a frequent business visitor, familiar to many in economic contexts. Ms. Bernise Stoffer of the Kingdom Enterprise Agency (RVO) was
September 26, 2025
History Blogger Jonathan Berg Tours St. Maarten / St. Martin
St. Maarten / St. Martin had the pleasure of being visited by well-known history travel writer Jonathan Berg of the Royal Tour Blog this week. With St. Maarten’s second oldest hotel Seaview and “sleeping in history” Pasture Piece plantation
September 25, 2025
Bar of the Week: Topper’s Restaurant & Bar
A true gem in Simpson Bay, Topper’s has long been a beloved local favorite. Located to a stunning waterfront spot on the lagoon, Topper’s has combined its vibrant restaurant scene with its internationally awarded Rhum Distillery, making it a must-visit
September 24, 2025
St. Maarten Season Updates
What’s new between October and June – High Season Updates 2025 / 2026 from the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Hotels & Villas Upgraded Rooms at The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa Exciting updates are
