Community & Cultural Preservation

Bay Gardens Resorts continues to see the importance of sharing knowledge locally with students on tourism and hospitality as we hope to inspire interested persons to pursue a future career within those sectors.

Pirate cutout by welcome sign at Pigeon Island National Landmark near Bay Gardens Hotels and Resorts

Bay Gardens Resorts aims to unite and strengthen our communities. We continue to leave our footprints in the communities we serve through partnerships and supporting various initiatives organized by other local establishments.

How we play our part

Supporting the Tourism Enhancement Fund
Partaking in various projects organized by the Fund
Assisting with Hurricane Relief efforts locally and regionally
Donated to the Caribbean Tourism Recovery Fund
Partake in the initiatives of the “One Caribbean Family”
Supporting local celebrations such as Journen Kweyol Celebrations, Jazz events

What have we achieved

Our Projects

Our company’s commitment to our communities are embedded in our service values and mission.

Three men presenting a large check for Hurricane Dorian recovery in the Bahamas at Bay Gardens Hotels and Resorts

Donating $20,000 To Relief Efforts

Considering the passage of destructive hurricane in 2017, our company sympathized with our sister islands and to help residents recuperate and rebuild, graciously donated 5% of direct booking earnings for the month of October 2017. A donation in the amount of $20, 000 at a ceremony held at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian on Friday November 17th, 2017.

Vendor serving food from traditional pottery with palm leaves and colorful attire at Bay Gardens Hotels and Resorts

Kweyol Celebrations

Being a locally owned chain, cultural preservation is of utmost importance to our team. In celebration of our unique heritage and creole culture, Bay Gardens Resorts hosts several events and cultural activities in celebration of Creole Heritage Month. From authentic Creole Brunch every Sunday at the Bay Gardens Hotel with the sweet sounds of Kweyol music to Pre-Kweyol events held at the Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa to the Bay Gardens Hotel’s traditional Jounen Kweyol street jam. The properties are also traditionally decorated with Kweyol colours and artifacts throughout the month of October.

Saxophonist and female artist performing on stage at a musical show near Bay Gardens Hotels and Resorts

Beach Sunset Jazz

In 2018, Bay Gardens Resorts invited St. Lucians and visitors to experience a Jazz musical exchange with its first ever “Beach Sunset Jazz.” This FREE event is held annually in the celebration of the Saint Lucian Jazz was conceptualized to create an avenue showcasing local artists and musicians. It is held on Reduit Beach near the resort chain’s flagship property, the Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa, affording guests and patrons an opportunity to mingle in the relaxing ambience of one of the island’s best beaches.

Majestic Pitons rise from the turquoise sea, surrounded by lush green hills at Bay Gardens Hotels and Resorts

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