Baha Mar Resort Foundation

Community, Culture and Conservation

Built on the three pillars of Community, Culture and Conservation, the Baha Mar Resort Foundation reflects the property’s deep commitment to building a strong future for The Bahamas. Through volunteerism and monetary donations, it is our goal to champion sustainable conservation efforts, celebrate the diverse cultural traditions and artistic expressions of The Bahamas and strengthen the community through improvements in education.

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COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

As one of The Bahamas' largest employers, Baha Mar is dedicated to the island community. Since launching in 2017, we've continued to support a wide array of environmental, health-related and youth educational organizations throughout the Bahamas.

CULTURE

CULTURE

Baha Mar's art studio and gallery, The Current, is a hub for local and internationally-based Bahamian artists to collaborate, create and share their art with the world.

Conservation

Conservation

The natural ecosystem of The Bahamas is our greatest, and most fragile resource. Baha Mar is committed to the conservation through innovative sustainability practices and partnerships with leading environmental organizations.

PRIMARY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES

Disaster Recovery
We supported communities impacted by Hurricane Irma (2017) and Hurricane Dorian (2019), and will continue to assist in recovery efforts from disasters.

Environmental Consciousness
Through conservation initiatives and programs, our goal is to bring awareness to challenges impacting the environment.

Youth Development
The youth are the future. We will continue to provide progress and growth opportunities for the youth in our community.

Cultural Support
We ensure to promote the unique attributes of The Bahamas through initiatives which provide opportunities for the local art and music community.

Community Contribution
We will continue to support local organizations that assist in the advancement of the Bahamian community.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

OUR SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENTS

Responsible Business
A commitment to our operations remaining transparent, ethical, and guided by sustainable values.

Associate Focus
A commitment to ensuring our operations are managed with integrity, provides opportunities for the development and success of our associates, and fosters a high performance and inclusive work environment.

Guest Focus
A commitment to provide an authentic and memorable experience through responsible and sustainable tourism. Learn more about our Guest Code of Conduct here.

Community Engagement
A commitment to investing in the growth of the Bahamian community and embracing the corporate social responsibility to ensure our existence is beneficial to The Bahamas.

Cultural Respect
A commitment to protecting the cultural heritage and maintaining the cultural beliefs and practices of The Bahamas.

Environmental Stewardship
A commitment to ensuring our operations considers the distinct attributes of the Bahamian environment, promotes the protection and conservation of Bahamian natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity, and advances the creation of global eco-ambassadors.

PREFERRED BY NATURE
CERTIFICATION


Being a responsible traveler has never been more important. In a new normal, it is our responsibility as travelers to ensure the preservation of nature, cultures, and traditions to build back better. Baha Mar holds the certification for Sustainable Tourism by Preferred by NatureTM for demonstrating our commitment to meeting the requirements of its GSTC* Recognized Sustainable Tourism Standard for Accommodations. Join us as part of the #PreferredbyNatureTravel community, where we strive to continuously improve our management practices in alignment with the vision of developing a more sustainable tourism industry. Preferred by NatureTM, an international non-profit organization, recognizes the efforts of companies within the hospitality industry committed to responsible practices in the tourism sector. Businesses that display the Preferred by Nature mark are taking measurable steps to reduce their impacts on the planet and local communities. The sustainable travel program offers certification services that support sustainable management systems and help businesses achieve their commitment to protect and conserve biodiversity, cultural heritage, and improve local communities’ welfare.

To view Baha Mar’s Sustainable Tourism Certificate, please click here.

To view The Baha Mar Resort Foundation’s Annual Report, please click here.

To view The Baha Mar Resort Foundation’s Commitment to Community Service, please click here.

Bahamas Conservation

We are committed to ensuring our operations are environmentally responsible and will continue to implement measures that consider the distinct attributes of the Bahamian environment.

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Your Voice In
THE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY

The Baha Mar Resort Foundation continues to evolve as we add new initiatives that help to further our goal of building a strong future for The Bahamas. We welcome your input and ideas in how to further enhance our efforts supporting Community, Culture and Conservation.