Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions on St. Maarten/ St. Martin
Bourdain once called his episode about St. Maarten / St. Martin “Food just tastes better with sand between your toes”. The same can be said about doing business. If organizing a business retreat, why not in a well – connected Caribbean hideaway?
There is no better place for your company events, trainings and incentives than an inspiring view of pristine beaches and blue sea, unique culinary experiences, combined with professional hospitality.
St. Maarten / St. Martin has some important features making it a great location for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry:
1. Great connections to major hubs in three continents
To say Princess Juliana International Airport is well equipped to handle business visitors from various regions would be an understatement. Next to daily flights to major North American hubs like Atlanta, New York, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Newark, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Montreal. Its unique French / Dutch composition also leads to frequent daily connections with Amsterdam (Schiphol / AMS) and Paris (Charles de Gaulle / CDG), two of the top 5 European airports. Its connection with Panama unlocks the entire of South America. If you are a multinational company, there is no place like St. Maarten / St. Martin to arrange a meeting bringing your regional departments together for a week of meetings, brainstorming and / or schooling.
2. Variety of Meeting Facilities
New meeting facilities keep being added to the variety of spaces befitting your incentive, meeting or conference. From small and intimate meeting retreats to full blown convention center ballrooms with breakout rooms, a variety of opportunities is available on island befitting any business goal.
3. Compact size – all is nearby
All facilities have one thing in common – they are all a few steps away from the beach, restaurants and activities. Though it comprises two nations, all on St. Maarten / St. Martin is well within 45 minutes drive. That means that all fantastic activities available for leisure travelers can be combined into your desired MICE package too. It also allows to explore the distinct character of St. Maarten / St. Martin as Culinary Capital of the Caribbean step by step, course by course. Great leisure moments alternating your important business meetings will increase results.
4. Availability during the main MICE market months
April through May and September through November are commonly known to be the most important months for MICE Tourism. For St. Maarten / St. Martin, this is right after its main event season comprising New Years, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, SXM Festival and St. Maarten Carnival. That means that St. Maarten / St. Martin is well equipped to host events with small and large capacity – both in these key MICE market months as well as beyond.
SHTA is happy to assist in planning a custom made, unforgettable business event including optional group activities and outstanding dinners.
Our following members provide professional business meeting and convention spaces varying from intimate professional training spaces to fully equipped conference centers:
