HG Christie Ltd. continued its commitment to promoting The Bahamas and highlighting opportunities across the country at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, joining the Grand Bahama Yacht Club team and supporting the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to showcase Grand Bahama to an international audience.
The five-day Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held in South Florida, is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world, attracting boating, yachting, marine and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts from around the globe. The 2025 show welcomed more than 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors from 52 countries, with more than 1,300 boats on display. For HG Christie, participation in the show provided an opportunity to promote Grand Bahama as a destination while supporting the introduction of the newly envisioned Grand Bahama Yacht Club to prospective investors, boaters and visitors.
HG Christie President and Managing Broker John Christie said the response at the show reinforced his belief in the island’s potential and the importance of investment projects such as the Yacht Club.
“It was a pleasure to attend the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and see firsthand the enthusiasm and interest surrounding Grand Bahama Yacht Club. The positive response from attendees and prospective investors reinforces our confidence in the project and the tremendous potential of Grand Bahama.
“At HG Christie, we are proud to be associated with a development of this caliber, one that represents an exciting new chapter for the island. We remain extremely optimistic about Grand Bahama’s future and believe projects like Grand Bahama Yacht Club will play an important role in attracting investment, creating opportunities, and positioning the island as a premier destination for luxury waterfront living.”
The Grand Bahama Yacht Club is being developed as a multi-million-dollar investment in the island, with a vision extending beyond the marina to include hundreds of homes, a private club and a range of wellness, recreation and hospitality amenities. Developer Peter Hunt said the show provided an important opportunity to share that vision with an international audience.
“It has been incredibly rewarding to share our vision for Grand Bahama Yacht Club at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show alongside the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. The enthusiasm and interest we have received have been tremendous and affirm what we have believed from the outset: Grand Bahama has the potential to become one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for marina living,” Hunt said.
He noted that the development is intended to generate long-term economic benefits for Grand Bahama through employment, international investment and a renewed offering designed to attract residents, visitors and investors.
HG Christie’s participation also reflects the company’s broader approach to promoting The Bahamas beyond traditional real estate marketing. The company continues to seek opportunities to showcase the islands at major events and through strategic relationships with tourism, business and development partners.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism maintained a strong presence at the boat show, engaging with industry leaders and representatives from the marine, yachting, aviation and charter sectors. Its programme focused on strengthening international partnerships and positioning The Bahamas for continued growth in marine tourism.
“We believe strongly in Grand Bahama and in its future,” Christie said. “Being able to help showcase the island and the opportunities developing there on an international stage is something we are proud to be part of.”
