May 21, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten Consumer Prices Stay Stable in Q1 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports stable consumer prices in Sint Maarten for Q1 2026. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), key measure of everyday costs, reached 115.78, a modest 0.43% increase from Q4 2025 (115.28) and 0.66% year-on-year from Q1 2025 (115.02). CPI prices are collected during the first two weeks of each month, followed by validation (a detailed review) in the third or fourth week. A fuel price surge began after the second week of March, coinciding with the war in Iran. As a result, Q1 2026 CPI was not affected as severely as expected. Offsetting factors included a decline in housing costs, as more affordable apartments entered the market. Major CPI Categories – Weight, Quarterly, and...
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May 21, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Introduces MOBI App to Strengthen Maritime Security and Compliance
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - St. Maarten has become the first Dutch Caribbean island to launch the MOBI app, a digital platform that strengthens maritime security and supports compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The application was introduced during a recent maritime workshop on St. Maarten and was made possible through cooperation with the Kingdom Maritime Administration (KMA), the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Amsterdam. The MOBI app is designed to digitize and streamline key maritime security processes, including incident reporting, document management, inspections, ISPS audits, and compliance monitoring. By providing secure and real-time access to critical information, the platform improves coordination among maritime stakeholders and enhances situational awareness across the sector. The implementation of the application...
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May 21, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Launches Strategic Summer Partnership with Expedia
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced a new strategic partnership with Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, as part of its 2026 Summer Marketing Campaign. The partnership will place St. Maarten at the center of global travel search and continues the Ministry’s shift to data-driven tourism marketing. The Minister described the partnership as a major step forward in the country’s evolving tourism strategy. “Expedia’s decision to partner with St. Maarten reflects strong global confidence in our destination,” the Minister stated. “This collaboration gives us access to real-time traveler insights, targeted marketing tools and international reach that strengthens our competitiveness in a crowded global market.” The partnership components...
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May 21, 2026 No comments
Sea Trek & Rainforest Adventures to Host SMART “Surprise Event”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Sea Trek and Rainforest Adventures will jointly host the final networking event at the 2026 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART), which is expected to become the largest edition in the past decade. This was announced today by the SMART organizing committee, consisting of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), together with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), the Office du Tourisme (OdT), and the Club du Tourisme (CdT). The “Surprise Event” gives northeastern Caribbean tourism businesses an opportunity to meet their international and regional counterparts, including tour operators, airlines, and travel agents. The event closes out three intense days of networking activities, more than 1,000 one-on-one appointments, and hotel...
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May 21, 2026 No comments
ONCE AGAIN SXM AIRPORT OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE SECOND SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - After welcoming more than 800 visitors during its first edition, Princess Juliana International Airport is preparing to once again transform its terminal into an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community connection with the return of its Shopping Experience on Friday, May 29, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For one special evening, the airport will open its doors not only to travelers, but also to the wider community, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy a unique peek inside the terminal while exploring exclusive offers from the airport’s concessionaires ahead of the summer season. “We were very excited by the turnout and enthusiasm during our first Shopping Experience, where we welcomed over 800 visitors into our terminal,” said...
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