SHTA for the 6th consecutive year made a donation of $1000 towards the yearly International Coastal Clean up organized by the St. Maarten Pride Foundation. Similar to previous years SHTA donated the funds to purchase garbage bags, gloves, rakes and other necessary equipment at Kooyman. Kooyman, upon request of the SHTA, also recognized the importance of this event and contributed with its own donation of $500.
SHTA is proud to be part of the ICC that takes place on Saturday September 17 at Mullet Bay Beach, as it recognizes the importance to continue to educate the people of St. Maarten on the fact that littering is a huge threat to the environment and our Tourism Industry.
This contribution could not have been possible without the SHTA's Dollar-A-Day fund. SHTA's Dollar-A-Day program was established in 2005 and has funded numerous community and environmental programs and projects. SHTA is grateful to its hotel members who have continuously supported and contributed to the program over the years. These include: Sonesta Maho, Sonesta Great Bay, Divi Little Bay, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, La Vista Resort, Turquoise Shell Inn, L'Esperance Hotel, Royal Islander Club and Princess Heights.
SHTA calls on all on the community to come out on Saturday September 17th to join in on the International Coastal Cleanup at Mullet Bay Beach from 7AM to 10AM.