"About a third of all potential visitors are now using artificial intelligence to build their travel itineraries. However, the paradox is that while tourism is very digital before and after travel, when actually on vacation, visitors are looking for time away from a screen,...
"As demand grows, we need to invest in new stations, depots and upgraded facilities. This includes improving accessibility, modernizing buildings and adapting infrastructure to meet climate requirements, alongside upgrading the fleet. All of this requires sustained funding and development, but the goal remains the same:...
"Between 2021 and 2024, we invested €120 million in the industry, supporting more than 115 feature films, over 60 TV series and more than 100 short films. We are very filmmaker-led, with a strong emphasis on talent development. Alongside project funding, we support emerging writers...
"Sint Maarten is unlike any other place in the Caribbean. We are one island, two nations — half French, half Dutch — but fully united in spirit. Sint Maarten offers visitors an unmatched variety of experiences in a compact space."...
"We are redefining luxury hospitality in Sint Maarten, focusing on boutique hotels and upscale tourism. In addition to Planet Hollywood we have a few boutique hotels and 5-star hotels slated to break ground in 2026. We are upgrading infrastructure and targeting high-end travelers, maintaining U.S....
"Regional collaboration is essential to the future of Caribbean tourism. No island operates in isolation and increasingly the region must think in terms of connectivity, shared opportunity and mutual resilience. Sint Maarten has long played a strategic role as a hub within the northeastern Caribbean...
"Our strategy is clear: reach a maximum of 3,500 rooms while maintaining a high-end, boutique positioning. To support this, we have put incentives in place to attract investment, with a strong focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible tourism. Rather than building from scratch, we prioritize...
"We welcome all ideas, business initiatives and partnerships with private investors. I am currently in discussions with two hotel groups on plans to develop new hotel projects in Saint-Martin. This is very important given our high unemployment rate. Investment in the hotel sector will create...
"For Sint Maarten and Winair, the U.S. market is crucial—without it, we wouldn’t survive. We currently rely heavily on the East Coast, but there is potential to grow markets like California. More passengers mean more revenue, which allows us to invest in aircraft, expand routes...
"Over the past three years, we consistently exceeded our budget. In 2023, we closed 2% above projections. In 2024, after major investments and the post-pandemic rebound, we grew 34% instead of the 10% we forecasted. In 2025, we are already 3% above our 7% growth...