# Resort-Based Podcast Studios The Studio at Baha Mar is a Space for Connection and Creativity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-studio-at-baha-mar References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/debut-studio-baha-mar-caribbeans-144400587.html) & [bahamar](https://bahamar.com/) [The Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-studio) at Baha Mar, the Caribbean's leading luxury resort destination, is a new standalone venue and the world's first resort-centric podcast experience. This acoustically soundproofed audio and video production environment is complete with flexible lighting, high-tech streaming capabilities, and live audience seating, plus a refined café, bar, and expansive terrace so that resort guests can enjoy elevated food and beverage offerings. To bring attention to this new destination at the heart of the resort poolscape with proximity to the beach, Baha Mar kicked off a [podcast residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hotel-residencies) in partnership with [iHeartMedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-and-iheartmedia), welcoming My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, 9021OMG with Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, and more. Now, Baha Mar is working with multiple media companies to bring more top-performing shows to The Studio in 2026 and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Resort Media Studios:** A rise in purpose-built production spaces within leisure properties is creating venues that blend professional audio/video capabilities with resort amenities for creators and audiences. - **Live-integrated Podcast Residencies:** Programming models that host recurring, touring, or residency-based shows at destination sites are turning one-off recordings into ongoing cultural attractions. - **Experience-led Guest Content:** Guests increasingly expect content-driven experiences where participation or attendance at recordings becomes a core element of the stay rather than a peripheral offering. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Hospitality:** Upscale resorts are being reimagined as content ecosystems where on-site studios, F&B, and leisure spaces converge to extend brand reach and guest engagement. - **Podcast Networks and Media Companies:** Media firms are exploring partnerships with destination venues to monetize live audiences, premium experiences, and cross-promotional distribution tied to location-based recordings. - **Food and Beverage Events:** Curation of refined dining, bars, and terrace activations adjacent to production spaces is turning hospitality F&B into a bundled experience that supports longer guest dwell times and event premiumization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stays-for-sports-fans.md) - [Longevity-Focused Hotel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novotel-longevity-everyday.md) - [Design-Focused Italian Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-milan-duomo.md) - [Elevated Hotel Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-florence-hotel.md) - [Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonys-chocolonely-and-the-social-hub-amsterdam.md) - [Love-Themed Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-retreat.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md) - [Community-Rooted Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soil-nihonbashi.md) - [Premium Texan Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roost-rainey.md)