St. Maarten has emerged as a popular destination for companies to gather for meetings and conventions.  A tax initiative now allows U.S. companies to receive the same tax benefits for meetings that take place in St. Maarten as if they were held in the U.S.

Meeting planners can choose from a variety of properties including, but not limited to, the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino, The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa and Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. 

The Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino offers more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 1,000 people. The resort offers ten indoor meeting and event options as well as six outdoor event spaces. Event coordinators and the onsite Conference Services Team can arrange corporate meetings, receptions, themed parties, dinners and various activities for large groups.

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino offers a more intimate setting for smaller meetings offering more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space. The largest room measures 2,583 square feet, while banquet capacity at the resort can accommodate 275 - 300 guests.

With seven meeting spaces ideal for larger meetings and conferences, The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa can host up to 1,000 people in their 10,000 square feet of banquet and meeting spaces. The larger ballroom breaks down into five sections, allowing more flexibility, with freestanding meeting rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 10 - 120 people.

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort located eight miles from Princess Juliana International Airport can accommodate smaller gatherings of up to 36 people. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort offers those booking the event a free room when booking 20 rooms in high season, or 15 rooms in low season.