Carol Johnson, Destination Market Manager of Florida, Mexico and The Caribbean for TripAdvisor (second from right) presented Tourism Minister Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher (centre) with St. Maarten’s plaque for being voted number two as a Caribbean destination, and the 19th spot worldwide in 2016. TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice (TC) Awards are based on millions of personal reviews from the world’s most popular travel community. The awards recognize exceptional properties and destinations. The Minister was joined by her Chief of Staff Cecil Nicholas (left), St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Head Rolando Brison (second from left) and her Executive Assistant Mike Granger.
