Three major Surinamese organizations have formed a strategic alliance to launch the groundbreaking Easter Seafood Festival 2026 in Paramaribo. SAIL N.V., the Suriname Hospitality & Tourism Training Centre (SHTTC), and the Suriname Hospitality & Tourism Association (SHATA) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by their respective leaders.
The landmark agreement was executed by SAIL Director Ifuel Alberg, SHTTC Acting Director Nazara Kranenburg, and SHATA Chairman Egon Von Foidl. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th at SAIL’s premises on Cornelis Jongbawstraat, representing a significant development in Suriname’s culinary tourism landscape.
This collaborative initiative aims to achieve multiple objectives: boosting the seafood sector’s visibility, strengthening hospitality industry partnerships, and creating an innovative platform for culinary excellence. SAIL’s leadership emphasizes strategic expansion through this venture, seeking not only to enhance product positioning but also to actively engage with the broader hospitality community.
The educational component forms a crucial aspect of the festival, with SHTTC focusing on providing hands-on experience for hospitality students. The event offers students unprecedented opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals and gain practical skills in authentic working environments.
From SHATA’s perspective, the festival serves as a strategic convergence point for producers, hospitality businesses, and educational institutions. This tripartite collaboration is expected to drive innovation, foster cooperation, and stimulate sector-wide growth through shared expertise and resources.
The festival program features diverse attractions including a Live Cooking Arena, Student Chef Showdown competition, demonstrations by professional chefs, and extensive seafood tasting sessions. Additionally, the event will facilitate networking opportunities and serve as a catalyst for new business partnerships.
This alliance represents a concerted effort to create a more integrated and robust hospitality sector in Suriname, combining production, education, and industry expertise to elevate the country’s culinary tourism offerings.