The organizers of SMART: St. Maarten Tourist Bureau, Office de Tourisme de St. Martin, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association and L’ Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin are inviting all interested properties to attend the SMART seminars intended to help improve business. The seminars will be held on May 27, 2011 from 9:00am – 12:30pm at the Westin Resort. Seating is limited so all interested persons should contact the SHTA on 542-0108 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5 pm on Wednesday to reserve a spot.
See schedule below:
9:00 am -10:00 am
Update on Tourism Statistical Information System
This long awaited system should be established at PJAIE this year and will allow the island to collect information of all incoming and outgoing visitors. With this system in place, you will have access to data that will allow you to promote your property to the right markets.
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Maximizing exposure through Tourist office’s marketing tools: website and iPhone application
Reps of the St. Maarten Tourist office will enlighten you on some of the new & innovative marketing tools available to expose your property free of charge.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Effective ways to reach your markets through Internet and Social media
This seminar will focus on using social media effectively to reach your target markets and will go further into the benefits of using the advertising opportunities available on these social media sites.