Episode 26: Crafting Connection in Caribbean Luxury Travel with Grace Bay Resorts

Nikheel Advani, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Principal at Grace Bay Resorts, joins Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators to share his journey from dishwashing in Singapore to the white sand beaches of Turks and Caicos and how growing people ultimately grows a brand.

Key topics include:

• How mentorship, culture and global experience shaped a people-first luxury philosophy.

• A look inside the evolution of modern Caribbean hospitality, from culinary and wine programs to multi-property growth and year-round destination strategy.

• Why today’s luxury is defined by emotional connection, sustainability in practice and balancing high-touch service with thoughtful innovation.

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Produced by Brenna Darling and Chase Gohl, 2026
Opening by Melissa Kennedy and Ellery Ross-Reid, 2026