More Than a Resort: The Vision Behind Baha Mar
In the premiere episode of Beyond the Stay, hosts Anastarcia Palacious and Renaldo Dorsett sit down with Baha Mar President Graeme Davis to explore the vision behind one of the Caribbean's most innovative luxury destinations. From world-class dining and immersive cultural experiences to conservation, community impact, and a people-first leadership philosophy, Graeme shares what makes Baha Mar so much more than a resort. Discover how every detail is thoughtfully designed to create unforgettable experiences that stay with guests long after they leave.About Our Guest: As President, Graeme Davis leads the overall strategic planning and operational organization of Baha Mar, the $5.6 billion integrated resort destination in Nassau, Bahamas. Comprised of three global hotel brands, Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood, Baha Mar is home to over 2,300 rooms and suites, more than 45 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, Baha Bay, the $200 million luxury water park, the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Expansion plans to add a 4th luxury beachfront resort and residences will be a stunning addition to Baha Mar's luxury of choice collection, with a projected opening in 2029. Prior to joining Chow Tai Fook Enterprises to oversee the opening of Baha Mar, Mr. Davis spent over 30 years in global and Caribbean-focused operational roles, most recently as the Vice President of Operations – Americas for Rosewood Hotel Group. In this position, Mr. Davis led the overall operations for all Rosewood Hotel and Resort properties, while supporting the President of the company in global affairs by sitting on the management committee, responsible for setting annual strategies and budgets, as well as supporting brand development, design reviews, ownership relations and both transitional and ongoing operations.From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Davis served as Regional Vice President and Managing Director of Rosewood Mayakoba, leading the ultra-luxury beachfront resort to become one of the top resorts in Mexico, and the world, while simultaneously overseeing additional properties across Mexico, Texas and New Mexico within the Rosewood Hotels and Resorts portfolio. Preceding Rosewood, Mr. Davis spent eleven years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he ultimately served as Vice President of Operations for the Southern Region and Caribbean, leading overall operations for the eighteen Starwood properties in those regions, with annual revenues of $640 million, including multiple properties in Florida, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and Aruba. Mr. Davis’ additional responsibilities with Starwood included participating in the overall strategic planning of all properties, budget processes, owner relations, capital planning, overseeing brand initiatives, managing new revenue growth opportunities and margin retention, conducting due diligence on acquisitions, and directing feasibility studies of potential investments in all markets.Prior to his tenure with Starwood, Mr. Davis worked in a number of international hotel companies including Renaissance Hotels, after graduating from The University of New Hampshire’s Hotel Management program. Mr. Davis currently resides with his family in Nassau, Bahamas.Highlights(00:00) Happy Staff Happy Guests(00:37) Welcome to Beyond The Stay(02:01) Why Baha Mar Stands Out(07:22) Signature Experiences and Flamingos(12:35) Leadership and Associate Care(25:02) Caribbean Art Celebration(27:11) Sports Tourism Playbook(30:47) Community Giving Back(33:55) Next Expansion Vision(44:26) Beyond the Stay FinaleLinks: https://bnt.bs/https://bahamar.com/
