"We are very excited to feature such a well-reputed Canadian operator," says Armando Pizzuti, general manager of Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. "This initiative will help increase the island of Sint Maarten's awareness amongst Canadian travelers, with potential to welcome an additional 1,000 guests per week."
The new partnership originated with a conversation between Sonesta Sint Maarten, the St. Maarten Tourist Office and Sunwing during SMART 2011, the island's annual tourism conference held each May. Both parties saw the opportunity to expand St. Maarten's business in Canada.
Sunwing's charter flights will offer a capacity of 200 seats. Four flights will depart per week during high season December to April, with two flights available per week from May to November. www.sunwing.ca
For pricing, travelers can check with their local Sunwing agent in Canada or online at www.sunwing.ca.
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino lies beachfront in the oasis of Great Bay Harbour in Sint Maarten's capitol Philipsburg, with 257 rooms and miles of white-sand beach near duty-free shops and restaurants. The 534-room Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino is known as Sint Maarten's "destination within a destination", featuring a Las Vegas-style casino, nightclub and tantalizing dining options.
For more information, please call 1-800-SONESTA or visit www.sonesta.com/stmaarten.
