St. Maarten, June 1st, 2026 – The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association hosted a successful networking mixer on Thursday evening to officially kick off the 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors, bringing together close to 90 members of the SHTA, culinary professionals, tourism stakeholders, and supporters of St. Maarten’s vibrant food scene. Hosted at NIPA, the evening placed a special spotlight on the island’s future culinary and hospitality professionals. Students from

May 19, 2026 | St. Maarten Flavors The 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors was officially launched during a press conference on May 15, hosted by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau & St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), introducing a refreshed vision for the island’s beloved culinary program. May-Ling Chun opened the press conference by welcoming attendees, including Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Mart

The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in partnership with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for St. Maarten Flavors, with the beloved culinary campaign officially moving to June and evolving into a year-round platform celebrating the island’s status of Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. Known as a month-long dining promotion, St. Maarten Flavors, in it’s 5th year, is now expanding beyond a single moment in time