NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Yntegra Group, the developer of the upcoming Rosewood Exuma resort on East Sampson Cay, announced today a significant uptick in enquiries about jobs and business opportunities from prospective employees and local business owners. The resort is one of several luxury tourism resorts recently announced for Exuma, alongside investments in airport and utility improvements being made to prepare the area for tourism growth and job creation.
More than 300 Bahamians have expressed interest in working at the resort, and 35 local business owners across various industries, including landscaping, maintenance, security, and private catering, have offered their services.
Yntegra reported that since breaking ground about two weeks ago, approximately 140 people have contacted them about job opportunities, and 15 businesses have inquired about business opportunities, representing increases of 80 percent and 75 percent, respectively.
This rapid and overwhelming response not only comes from Exumians but also from Bahamians throughout the country, demonstrating a wide-reaching interest in the resort and its potential to create a meaningful, long-term economic impact.
“As we said from the beginning, this project will prioritize Bahamians. We are committed to hiring Bahamians for positions across the resort, from the front desk to management, and working with Bahamian business owners to ensure that the entire community benefits from the resort,” said Yntegra Group CEO Felipe MacLean. “The community in the Exuma Cays is already benefitting from our project, from boat captains having more passengers to Black Point and Staniel Cay having their first ATMs thanks to our partnership with SunCash. People are excited because they can see that Exuma is about to grow. They know that the Sampson Cay Project will bring opportunities for them and their families now and in the future.”
The company recently opened the process for local entrepreneurs to express interest in operating essential services that will support the 150 resort employees who will live and work on Sampson Cay. Businesses working with Yntegra have reported an increase in business and anticipate further growth. Exclusive Aviation, a Bahamian owned charter company, indicated a 20 percent increase in business since working with Yntegra, and expects a substantial increase once the resort opens. Bahamas Industries & Construction Company Ltd. (BICCo), another Bahamian owned company, shared that it had identified 146 prospective employees from the Exuma Cays and beyond for the Sampson Cay Project. The momentum continues to build as interest grows from both businesses and workers eager to contribute to the economic transformation in Exuma.
