Interview with Luc F.E. Mercelina, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten
"Sint Maarten is a very attractive place at this particular moment. We have 120 different nationalities living peacefully with each other. We have an incredible landscape that on a small square combines green hills, white beaches and sun. That's the best combination ever and the way God created Sint
24 June, 2025
Interview with Grisha Heyliger-Marten, Minister for Tourism, Sint Maarten
"We are working on creating a cultural script specific to Sint Maarten. The goal is to develop comprehensive training for everyone in the hospitality industry and this training will be mandatory. However, to make it effective, we need a unified cultural script. For example, if I ask anyone in the co
24 June, 2025
Interview with Marinka J. Camps, Minister of Finance, Sint Maarten
"There was a discussion before I took office, on Sint Maarten being able to have customs preclearance so that when you are going to the US, you don't have to go through customs again. It would be nice that we can revisit those conversations on preclearance where possible."
24 June, 2025
Interview with Troy Washington, Former CEO, NV GEBE
"We welcome discussions with U.S. investors and technology providers who can support the implementation of solar projects, battery storage solutions and other innovative energy technologies."
24 June, 2025
Interview with Alexander Gumbs, CEO, Port Saint Martin Group
"Tying into the attractiveness of Sint Maarten from the yachting perspective, we have a comprehensive maritime industry here, so whether it’s off season or high season for yachts, if there's work to be done, we have a lot of skilled maritime professionals in the Simpson Bay area. From a fabrication
24 June, 2025
Interview with May Ling Chun, Director of Tourism, Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau
"Our accessibility, vibrant culture and world-class hospitality set us apart. Our most recent figures show that approximately 60 percent of our overnight visitors are repeat travelers, a powerful testament to the Sint Maarten effect — once you’ve been, you can’t wait to come back."
24 June, 2025
Interview with Anne-Marie Brooks, General Manager, Divi Little Bay Hotel
"The future of travel is about connection — whether to people, nature, or culture — and we’re excited to play a role in creating those connections."
24 June, 2025
Interview with Perry Wilson, Managing Director, Princess Juliana International Airport
"Our brand-new terminal building incorporates cutting-edge technology to enhance both passenger experience and operational efficiency. Features include advanced biometric systems for faster check-ins and security screening, automated baggage handling systems and real-time flight information displays
24 June, 2025
Interview with Daisy Carolus, Country Manager, Windward Islands Bank (WIB)
"Sint Maarten is the jewel of the Caribbean. It is a unique place and I invite everyone to come and experience our island for themselves and make use of our 22 ATMs, our branches and enjoy our happy island. To investors I would say that their investments here are going to last a long time, because a
24 June, 2025
Interview with Hans van de Velde, Winair, Sint Maarten
"The partnerships we have are crucial to our success. For example, we've had a longstanding partnership with United and Air France for over a decade, while our collaboration with JetBlue is newer, only two years old, however, we can already see great results from this partnership for both sides. We
24 June, 2025
Interview with Kendall Dupersoy, Former CEO, TELEM, Sint Maarten
"One of the things that we did after the hurricane was we spent a lot of money making sure that our sites and our locations were very resilient, with full concrete and smaller windows. This helped us to recover very quickly and prepared us in case we are hit by a hurricane again. In 2017, 85 percent
24 June, 2025
Interview with Zev Mandelbaum, President & CEO of Altree Developments, Sint Maarten
"Phase one of the hotel includes 205 units, with 145 for sale, ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The total project cost is over $400 million. The building is designed to withstand hurricanes, meeting Miami hurricane standards and going above and beyond with steel cables, concrete and non-combus
24 June, 2025
Interview with George Pelgrim, Intermar, St Maarten
"Yachts bring high-value guests who enjoy Sint Maarten’s hospitality and with our improved international connections, the island is becoming an accessible destination. We also have relatively low crime, making it a safe place to visit and I hope it remains that way."
24 June, 2025
Interview with Michiel Witteveen, Windward Roads Infrastructure B.V., Sint Maarten
"Partnering with the U.S. to invest in upgrading infrastructure would not only enhance the island’s value and appeal but also bring long-term benefits to both the people of Sint Maarten and its investors."
24 June, 2025
