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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.

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

🎉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.

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.

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.

📍 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

The Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) 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)

💙 Happy Father's Day from SHATA 💙

Today, we celebrate and honor all fathers, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors whose dedication, guidance, and hard work help shape our families, communities, and our nation.

Your strength, sacrifice, and unwavering support inspire future generations and contribute to the growth of Suriname's tourism, hospitality, and business sectors.

On behalf of SHATA, we wish you a joyful and blessed Father's Day filled with love, appreciation, and cherished moments with your loved ones.
Happy Father's Day! 👔💙