AI-Powered Travel: AirStMaarten’s Next-Gen Booking System & Caribavia 2025’s Focus on AI in Aviation

PHILIPSBURG/GUSTAVIA — As the Caribavia 2025 Aviation Conference & Retreat, scheduled for June 10-12, 2025, in St. Barths, prepares to welcome aviation and tourism industry leaders, a key focus will be on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative role in air travel and tourism. The announcement that Raéd Alexander Ayyad, an expert More...

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By The Publisher On Sunday, February 9th, 2025
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St. Maarten’s Declining Hub Status – Time for a New Vision?

A recent article published by The People’s Tribune, “St. Maarten’s diminishing regional hub role, Minister’s presence at Routes has added significance,” highlights an urgent and growing challenge More...

By The Publisher On Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal

St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The island’s strategic investments and unique appeal have positioned it as a premier destination More...

By The Publisher On Sunday, December 29th, 2024
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Port de Gustavia reaches full capacity, Port Director Brin praises regional cooperation 

ST. BARTHS — Port de Gustavia in St. Barthélemy reached full capacity ahead of Christmas, forcing six of the largest mega yachts to anchor outside the harbor. Port Director Ernest Brin noted a sharp increase More...

By The Publisher On Monday, December 23rd, 2024
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SXM Airport named StMaartenNews.com’s Entity of the Year 2024

PHILIPSBURG — StMaartenNews.com is proud to announce Princess Juliana International Airport – SXM Airport – as the recipient of our Entity of the Year 2024 award in the positive. This recognition More...

By The Publisher On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
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St. Maarten Industry Reps at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

PHOTO CAPTION: Representatives from Sint Maarten’s marine and yachting sector gathered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities within the More...

By The Publisher On Monday, November 18th, 2024
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Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport Recommissioned

Washington D.C., November 14, 2024 – Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport officially reopened today, following extensive rehabilitation after the airport was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and More...

By The Publisher On Friday, September 20th, 2024
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Abuse of power and unnecessary maritime delays

Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to express my concerns regarding the unfortunate incidents that occurred on August 22, 2024, involving the St. Kitts & Nevis registered motor vessels ‘Blue Wave’ More...

By The Publisher On Friday, August 2nd, 2024
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Creating a new tourism destination concept

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert What would happen if an entire tourism destination was dedicated to expressing tourism legacy in a new way? Wanting to explore the potential for developing a bolder, and more distinctive concept More...

By The Publisher On Thursday, June 27th, 2024
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Jetair goes bankrupt, but new owner could restart the business

WILLEMSTAD — After Insel Air ceased operations on February 16, 2019, it was replaced by another Curacao-based airline called Jetair. Five years later, on June 18, 2024, Jetair filed for bankruptcy and the More...