A panoramic view of St. Maarten.
PHILIPSBURG--American Airlines, St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) and St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) hosted a digital conference for American travel agents on Wednesday, October 8.
More than 200 travel agents from the United States participated in a digital showcasing of St. Maarten as a tourism destination. Presentations were made on the current travel information, how visitors can get to St. Maarten, what measures are in place pertaining to coronavirus COVID-19 and what activities and amenities are available. The main part of the presentation was a general presentation highlighting the island, from activities to hotels and restaurants. Travel agent and tour operator Maduro Travel and destination management company Artemia provided specific information on events, packages and on-island activities and tours.
For various travel agents, it was a renewed getting to know destination St. Maarten, for others an introduction. In addition, the conference offered an in-depth digital Question & Answer opportunity for all taking part, with a seven-person panel answering questions directly behind the scenes to provide as much clarity as possible on what visitors can expect when travelling to St. Maarten, SHTA stated in a press release. Many questions pertained to procedures and protocols whilst travelling and after arrival, others to the current status of rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
“The partners are grateful to American Airlines for providing St. Maarten with this opportunity upon the request of the island.”
The conference was inspired by an earlier event by the city of Miami. St. Maarten is the first destination in the region to host such an event. The partners hope that the conference, right before the high season, will provide a stimulus for extra bookings in a challenging year for the island economy.
“As reactions from the travel agents in the accompanying chat were enthusiastic, the partners are planning follow-up sessions with other countries and more travel agents,” it was stated in the release.
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