The Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) is a pivotal organization dedicated to enhancing the hospitality and tourism sector in Suriname. Founded by the private sector, SHATA works to benefit all stakeholders involved in tourism, offering a vital platform for collaboration. With a strong vision rooted in sustainability, SHATA recognizes tourism as essential to green economic growth.

The association's mission is to serve as the premier private sector advocate for tourism development in Suriname. It aims to foster strong partnerships between government entities, non-governmental organizations, and private businesses to create and implement effective tourism promotion strategies.

Among its recent initiatives, SHATA has successfully engaged in activities such as signing memoranda of understanding with the Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Training Center (SHTTC) and collaborating with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to enhance tourism development efforts. Located in Paramaribo, SHATA continues to advocate for exceptional service and innovation to elevate Suriname's tourism landscape on national, regional, and international stages.