Baha Mar Resort Finally Opens in the Bahamas

Nearly two years after Baha Mar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and subsequently fell into liquidation, threatening the prospects of the multi-billion-dollar project and the livelihoods of thousands of Bahamians, the resort, under new ownership, opened its doors on Friday with great fanfare.

The Grand Hyatt, comprised of the two massive landmark towers, the first of three phases, was unveiled.

Baha Mar’s executive team, Chinese stakeholders, and hundreds of employees, welcomed the attendees of the opening ceremony into the resort, which boasts rich Bahamian artwork, an array of vibrant colors, and plush finishing and furniture.

According to Baha Mar president Graeme Davis, over 1,600 people have been employed.

Baha Mar began accepting reservations for its 800 available rooms on Friday, but officials noted that hundreds of invited guests have been occupying rooms for the past several weeks.

During a press conference before the opening ceremony, Davis was asked to respond to the history of controversy and failed deadlines of the resort, and what it will take to repair its image and brand.

Before the ribbon of the resort was cut, Prime Minister Perry Christie said Baha Mar’s opening is one of the principal achievements of his administration, dismissing criticisms from the opposition that the yesterday’s opening was a matter of public relations and not a real opening of the resort.

Source: The Antigua Daily Observer