Nassau, Bahamas – The excitement is building at Baha Mar this week as the integrated resort development prepares for the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. There are currently more than 100 trainers from the around the world on property working with various teams to ensure every aspect of the Baha Mar guest experience is extraordinary. From the final stages of dealer training in the casino to finishing touches on the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar guest rooms, the resort is in its last phase of preparations before opening its doors on April 21.
Baha Mar is commemorating this historic week with celebrations in honor of the resort’s 1,500 founding associates and their dedication, determination and passion for Baha Mar. The opening week kicked off Monday with “Baha Mar Splash!” - a pool and beach barbeque for all associates at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar resort pools and beachfront. Associates were treated to poolside grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beverages and more, as well as music by DJ Shaggy.
“This week is all about celebrating the Baha Mar associates in anticipation of our first guests,” said Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar. “In two days Baha Mar will open its doors, thanks to the hard work and dedication from our associates.”
The strategic phase one opening on Friday will include the preview of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Baha Mar Casino, Baha Mar Arts & Convention Center, Baha Mar’s Royal Blue Golf Club, more than 12 indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars, the resort pool areas and beachfront and the dramatic fountain shows choreographed with music, film and light. The opening celebrations mark the birth of the $4.2 billion development of Baha Mar, poised to elevate the island vacation experience and pioneer the next generation of great destination resorts.
Baha Mar is a master planned $4.2 billion integrated resort development being purchased by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE). The beachfront destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS Lux, and Rosewood – with over 2,300 rooms. Additional amenities include 40 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean with over 100,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, 200,000 sq. ft. convention center, 18-hole Championship Jack Nicklaus Golf Couse and Golf Club, first ESPA flagship spa in the Caribbean, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking beach destination with dynamic programming, activities and guest offerings located in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information visit www.bahamar.com.
