About Us
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About SHATA
The Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) is a leading organization for the overall hospitality and tourism sector. It has been founded by the private sector and creates benefits to all actors in the hospitality and tourism business on national, regional and international levels.

OUR VISION
SHATA recognizes tourism as a key driver of sustainable development and an important pillar of Suriname's green economy.

OUR MISSION

To serve as the leading private sector association for tourism and hospitality development and promotion in Suriname by representing the interests of the sector and fostering strategic partnerships with Government, communities, educational institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.

Together, we contribute to the sustainable growth and international competitiveness of destination Suriname

Commissioner
Patrick Woei
Commissioner
Shaief Ashruf
Commisioner
René Waaldijk
Treasurer
John Costelo
Commisioner
Andrew Müller
Commisioner
Dinesh Ramlal
Chairman
Egon von Foidl
Commisioner
Oigen Read
Commisioner
George Struikelblok