Long-Delayed Baha Mar Resort Is Finally Open, But Atlantis Isn’t Worried
Photo Credit: The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is part of the $4.2 billion Baha Mar resort, which opened in April after many delays. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar / Tadeu Brunelli
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Well, that only took a few years. It'll be interesting to see how tourism to the Bahamas changes now that the long-beleaguered mega resort has finally opened.
Baha Mar, the $4.2 billion mega resort in Nassau, the Bahamas, finally opened in April following a nearly three-year delay, and its debut may usher in an evolution of the Bahamas' tourism industry, bringing in more Chinese travelers as well as visitors seeking more gaming experiences.
Originally slated to debut in December 2014, the resort has missed three scheduled openings because of bankruptcy filings, legal issues, missed construction deadlines, and a change in ownership. The resort includes The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar; Baha Mar Casino; Royal Blue Golf Club; The Baha Mar Convention, Art and Entertainment Center, and a variety of restaurants, bars, lounges, and pool and beach areas.
And now that Baha Mar is finally open, its impact on tourism to the Bahamas can finally begin to
