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We Are Statia: a team of island enthusiasts and experts. United by love for Sint Eustatius, we showcase its beauty, heritage, and culture. Bridging tradition and modern desires, we represent Statia.
To be Sint Eustatius' leading ambassador. We aim for every traveler to cherish Statia beyond a destination, but as a lasting memory. We champion sustainable tourism for future generations.
We aim to showcase Sint Eustatius authentically, uplift local communities, champion environmental and cultural preservation, and deliver unparalleled service for a true Statia experience.
Experience Meets Excellence: Guiding with Knowledge, Passion, and Proven Trust.
My name is Marloes van den Boogaard, a true butcher’s daughter born in Amsterdam. A tiny bit chaotic and I love to care for people and making sure everyone has a nice time. I love working in a team and create new ideas and initiatives. Connecting people, and building something together gives me energy and makes me happy!
My father had a butcher shop in our hometown and at young aged I helped my parents in this family business. My mother and grandfather both worked for the KLM too so travelling was in my life from a very young age. By the age of 17 I made the decision to live for one year as an exchange student in California (USA). An experience that formed my life for good. Back in the Netherlands I studied Hotelschool The Hague and started my career in the entertainment industry. Working for national premieres and the Dutch showbiz industry. Since traveling and an international environment is in my DNA, I found my passion combining marketing and PR for the travel industry and created in the past 10 years an extensive network in that field.
Holidays are often a paradox. On the one hand we want to fully relax and reset. On the other hand, we are driven by this urge to see as much as possible and have this list of addresses to visit. I’m a big supporter of slow travel, to truly understand the place you are visiting. It’s about slowing down, enjoying the moment and your company and adopting the carpe diem lifestyle. Statia is exactly this! And that’s the reason why I love to come to that tiny happy place in the middle of the Caribbean.
Marloes van den Boogaard
Founder, Bamboo Group
Born in the Netherlands, in a small southern town called Erp. Raised in an active family where my parents had a company of their own, Van Zutphen Service B.V. In order for the company to expand we later moved to Veghel. Enjoyed a nice upbringing here, and after college I decided to study at the Fontys Hogeschool and choose the direction “Leisure Adventure” to learn everything about active tourism, the outdoor sports industry, business management, marketing etc.
I began working in the tourism industry at the age of 17, gaining experience in various roles such as skiing teacher, outdoor instructor, operational manager outdoor sports, restaurant host, bar manager, and private bartender. With a strong desire to learn and continuously improve, I embarked on this journey.
During my time living in the Caribbean, I noticed a lack of user-friendly travel destination websites. My passion for improvement led me to start We Are SXM in 2016 & now We Are Statia in 2023. This, with the goal of helping people plan their trips and create lasting memories.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! We hope you enjoy exploring these destinations.
Warm regards,
Roy van Zutphen
Founder, We Are Tourism N.V.
My name is Natasha Sprengers-Hooper, born in the South of Holland, half British and married to a Dutch guy.
You can recognise me as I’m quite tall, have this typical way of walking and talking… with a funny southern Dutch accent
I have always lived an international life, and I see the entire world as my playing field.
It was from the age of 12 when I joined international summer schools and met students from across the world.
I got so inspired by different cultures that I knew that I wanted to work in the travel industry. My career in destination representation started 20 years ago and during this time I lived abroad for ten years,
living the expat life on two Caribbean islands, Jamaica and Aruba and finished this experience abroad on the other side of the globe, Jakarta, Indonesia.
During this time, I developed broad skills in destination marketing and public relations and resulted in an extensive travel trade and media network.
As the Caribbean has a special place in my heart, arriving at Statia for the first time gave me this feeling of letting everything behind and stepping back in time. Here you experience the Caribbean lifestyle it its purest form. It’s a hidden gem with so many treasures on land and in sea with so much potential.
I feel it is very important to shine a light on this precious island, in the right way, respecting the current Caribbean vibe and nature but giving the island and future generations prosperity it deserves.
Natasha Sprengers-Hooper
Founder, Bamboo Group
Welcome to Bamboo Group! We are passionate travel enthusiasts who are dedicated to promoting and showcasing the best places around the world.
With our expertise in hospitality marketing and representation, we strive to create meaningful connections between travelers and the places they aspire to explore.
Bamboo Group serves as a bridge between hospitality, destinations, and travel partners, providing comprehensive representation services that include strategic marketing, PR, sales support, and brand positioning.
Join us on this exciting journey as we inspire wanderlust, foster travel partnerships, and make dreams of unforgettable travel experiences come true.
