Welcome to the leading private Sector association for tourism and Hospitality development and promotion in Suriname

The Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) provides essential services to enhance the tourism and hospitality sector in Suriname, aiming to increase the number of travelers to the country and increase tourist spending. Therefore, SHATA creates real value and business opportunities for its members.

Shata's Five Strategic Pillars

1. Advocacy, Representation and Networking:
   • Representing the interests of the tourism and hospitality sector at the national, regional, and international levels.
   • Building strategic partnerships with government, private sector organizations, development partners, and industry stakeholders.
   • Providing evidence-based recommendations and policy input to support tourism development and competitiveness.
2. Marketing and Destination Promotion
   • To promote Suriname as a tourism destination in selected markets and market segments in cooperation with the Government of Suriname.
   • Supporting joint marketing initiatives that increase destination awareness and business opportunities for members.
3. Market Intelligence and Research
   • Collecting, analyzing, and sharing relevant market data and industry insights.
   • Supporting informed decision-making through reliable tourism statistics, trends, and research.
4. Tourism Education and Workforce Development
   • Supporting tourism and hospitality education and professional development.
   • Promoting partnerships between educational institutions, government, and industry to strengthen workforce capacity.
5. Member Services and Industry Development
   • Delivering value-added services, networking opportunities, training programmes, and business development initiatives.
   • Creating opportunities that enhance the competitiveness and growth of SHATA members and the wider tourism sector.

The board

Interested in the joint marketing promotions, special offers, real business savings and all other benefits of Suriname’s leading Hospitality and Tourism Association?

BECOME A MEMBER

• • To qualify for membership, your company must be registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Suriname.
  • Must either be operational in the tourism and hospitality sector or have an affiliation.