Grand Hyatt Baha Mar-the luxury, family-friendly resort located along Cable Beach on the picturesque island of New Providence, The Bahamas-is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Watson as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bringing a distinguished career in hospitality sales, including more than 20 years of leadership experience with Hyatt Hotels, Chris officially joined the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar team on September 2, 2025.
In his most recent role as Area Vice President, Field Sales at Hyatt, Chris led a significant team of sales professionals responsible for more than 300 hotels in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As a key driver of innovation and strategic improvements, Chris routinely delivered impressive performance gains across the portfolio. Prior to that role, Chris served as Regional Vice President of Sales with the Hyatt Sales Force, leading a team of over 30 Global Sales Directors towards consistent revenue growth and an expanded customer base.
Chris’s deep understanding of the industry began with on-property roles, including his time at Hyatt Regency Dallas and Hyatt Regency Atlanta, where he set group production records. A proud graduate of Florida State University, he started his career as a Corporate Management Trainee and quickly advanced through the ranks of sales positions.
As Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Chris will lead the on-property sales and marketing teams, overseeing the hotel’s comprehensive strategies to drive revenue and grow market share. He will manage all key market segments for the property-including group, transient, and catering sales, and will be responsible for innovative marketing initiatives and public relations efforts to uplift and enhance Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s presence.
With more than 1,800 guest rooms, luxury suites and residences, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar offers travelers an elevated escape in the heart of the Caribbean. Home to dynamic dining, a world-class casino, and direct access to Baha Mar’s extensive amenities, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is where relaxation, entertainment and cultural discovery converge with Bahamian warmth and a modern sense of sophistication.
Guided by the brand pillars of both Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and the broader Grand Hyatt brand, Chris will lead multi-faceted programming designed to build lasting client relationships and secure the hotel’s success in the competitive luxury market. Chris will be based out of Atlanta.
For more information about Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and its group, meetings and event offerings please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/nasgh-grand-hyatt-baha-mar
