St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

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

September 23, 2025

Did You Know… St. Maarten Hotel Occupancy Grew Over 2024, Whereas Vacation Rental Occupancy Contracted?

(Picture Courtesy of Coral Beach Club)   2024 Hotel and Independent Vacation Rental Analysis   Over 2024, resort and boutique hotel occupancy on St. Maarten was 70.2%, whereas villas, apartment and condominiums (independent vacation rentals or IVR’s) had an average

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