SHATA

28/08/2026

About a week ago, the SHATA team had the opportunity to visit the Jodensavanne Archaeological Site during its Volunteer Week.

Together with SHATA Chairman Egon von Foidl, we met with Jenna Wijngaarde, Chair of the Jodensavanne Foundation, and had the chance to see firsthand the work being done by volunteers to preserve and protect this important part of Suriname’s history.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jodensavanne is not only an important part of our heritage, but also an important part of Suriname’s tourism story. Visits like these help us better understand how the tourism and hospitality sector can support its preservation, visibility and continued development.

Thank you to Jenna and the entire Jodensavanne team for welcoming SHATA and for the work you continue to do.

26/08/2026

📢 Good news! The original August 24 deadline has been extended to August 28!

Suriname has so many stories worth sharing.

SHATA encourages our tourism & hospitality community, content creators and storytellers to take part in Dis’ Na Wi Stories: Become the Next StoryMaker.

Showcase the people, places, culture and experiences that make Suriname unique, while telling those stories responsibly and with respect for the communities behind them.

📢 Good news! The original August 24 deadline has been extended to August 28!

🎥 Create your video, share your perspective & tell your Suriname story.👉 Register & submit via disnawi.safe-guide.sr

Elke gemeenschap heeft een verhaal dat het waard is om gedeeld én gerespecteerd te worden. 🇸🇷

Vertel ons over een plek, persoon of ervaring die Suriname bijzonder maakt. Vraag toestemming voordat je filmt, respecteer lokale gewoonten en luister naar de mensen van wie je het verhaal helpt vertellen.

Sterke storytelling gaat niet alleen over wat je laat zien, maar ook over hoe je het laat zien.

Maak jouw video, deel jouw perspectief en doe mee aan Dis’ Na Wi Stories: Become the Next StoryMaker.

👉 Registreer je en stuur jouw verhaal in via disnawi.safe-guide.sr

21/08/2026

SHATA was pleased to meet with H.E. C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Suriname, together with SHATA Chairman Egon von Foidl and members of the Executive Team.
A great exchange on tourism, hospitality, cultural connections and opportunities for collaboration between Suriname and Sri Lanka. 🇸🇷🇱🇰 Building connections, exchanging ideas and creating new opportunities are an important part of strengthening Suriname’s tourism and hospitality sector.

14/08/2026

Proud to officially welcome Surinaamse Brouwerij to the SHATA family! 🍻🤝 SHATA Chairman Egon von Foidl presenting the SHATA membership plaque. Welcome aboard! Surinaamse Brouwerij

14/08/2026

What an evening! 🍻✨ SHATA Connect Vol 4 at Surinaamse Brouwerij brought together an incredible mix of people from across Suriname’s tourism, hospitality, business, diplomatic and public sectors. Great conversations, new connections, familiar faces and plenty of energy throughout the evening. This is exactly what SHATA Connect is about — creating the space for people and industries to meet, connect and build relationships. A big thank you to the entire Surinaamse Brouwerij team for hosting us and for the tremendous amount of thought, planning and work that went into the evening. And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to make SHATA Connect what it is.

Until the next SHATA Connect! 🎥🍻 Surinaamse Brouwerij

29/07/2026

🎉Member Highlight | Welcome to SHATA!🎉 Please join us in welcoming Orga Nice N.V. as one of SHATA's newest members this week! It was a pleasure meeting with Claire and her team to learn more about the outstanding work Orga Nice is doing in event management and sustainable event solutions. We are excited to have them join the SHATA family and look forward to working together to strengthen Suriname's hospitality and tourism industry.

We're also looking forward to welcoming Claire and her team to our upcoming SHATA Connect and many more SHATA events as we build meaningful partnerships and create new opportunities together. Welcome to SHATA, Orga Nice! We are excited to have you on board. 🌿🤝

Orga Nice N.V.

11/07/2026

Learning Together. Growing Together. Building Partnerships.

Today, the SHATA team had the privilege of visiting the Fortescue Green Pioneer, the world's first ocean-going dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel, during its visit to Suriname. Our journey began at the Marriott, where we gathered as one SHATA family. From there, we were picked up by our ground transportation partner and fellow SHATA member, Garage D.A. Ashruf, a family-owned Surinamese company with deep roots in the tourism sector, offering airport transfers, car rentals, and shuttle services. Shaeif took the lead in making sure we arrived at the port safely and on time, and from there our journey began. Onboard, the tour offered valuable insight into innovation, sustainability, and the future of green maritime technology.

As Suriname continues to position itself as a leader in tourism, energy, and investment, opportunities like these deepen our understanding of the industries shaping our country's future.

Beyond the visit itself, it was a wonderful chance to come together as a team, learning together, sharing ideas, strengthening relationships, and continuing to grow as an organization.

A special thank you to Fortescue for the warm welcome, the informative tour, and the opportunity to experience this remarkable vessel firsthand. Our appreciation also goes to Garage D.A. Ashruf for getting us there smoothly and on schedule.

We look forward to continued collaboration and to building stronger connections across the tourism, maritime, and energy sectors.

10/07/2026

Happy 64th Anniversary, Torarica Resort! Congratulations to our valued SHATA member, Torarica Resort, on 64 remarkable years of shaping Suriname's hospitality landscape. For more than six decades, Torarica has been a place where guests feel at home, connections are made, and lasting memories are created. This milestone reflects their enduring commitment to excellence, their warm and genuine hospitality, and the meaningful role they continue to play in growing Suriname's tourism industry. On behalf of the Suriname Hospitality & Tourism Association, we celebrate the entire Torarica team and thank them for their continued partnership and dedication to our sector. Here's to many more years of success, memorable experiences, and welcoming guests from around the world. Happy 64th, Torarica Resort! 🎉

#𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓜𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 Torarica Group Events

03/07/2026

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a structured framework for collaboration between VSB and SHATA to strengthen the role of the private sector in advancing Suriname’s economic development in general with a special focus on Tourism and Hospitality. The Parties agree to align efforts to maximize its impact within the broader private-sector landscape.

The objective of this MoU is to enhance coordination between the Parties, strengthen private-sector advocacy and representation and promote sustainable economic growth through aligned initiatives in Tourism and Hospitality.

Collaboration will include, but is not limited to, Joint Marketing & Branding initiatives (Trade Perspective), Policy dialogue and advocacy on matters affecting tourism and private-sector development; Local Content & SME Integration, Airlift & Connectivity especially with our neighboring countries, Human Capital and Product Development, Data, Research & Economic Intelligence, Business Events & Trade Facilitation.

23/06/2026

📍 Visit SHATA at SEOGS 2026!

The Suriname Hospitality & Tourism Association (SHATA) will be exhibiting at SEOGS 2026 and we invite you to stop by and connect with us.

Booth Information
Stand Number: 3R11
Hall: 3

Come learn more about Suriname's hospitality and tourism sector, meet our members, and explore opportunities for collaboration, investment, and partnership.

We look forward to seeing you at SEOGS!

https://suriname-energy.com/exhibitors/shata?&categories=13B1CBC1-F736-81D4-2249E526C3399A07&sortby=title%20asc&searchgroup=libraryentry-exhibitors

Exhibiting Times Day 1 - 23 June: 15:00 - 19:00 (ONLY delegates & Exhibitors) Day 2 - 24 June:  10:00 - 16:00 (Trade Visitors) Day 3 - 25 June: 10:00am - 16:00 (Trade Visitors) Day 4 - 26 June: 10:00am - 17:00 (Trade Visitors & General Public)