During the 2026 FCCA Platinum Cruise Summit, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication of St. Maarten, shared how her second year at the Summit marked a shift from learning the cruise industry to advancing concrete projects and partnerships.
With a deeper understanding of how the sector works, the focus this year centered on closing deals, developing creative ideas to enhance St. Maarten’s tourism product, and strengthening collaboration with cruise partners — a key priority for driving sustainable growth and long-term benefits for the destination.
