Karen Catalyn

Karen Catalyn is a business owner from Harbour Island, Bahamas, known for her ventures in the spa and catering industries. She has recently adapted her business model due to the uncertainty surrounding US trade and tariff policies, shifting her focus from opening a new restaurant and bar, the Blue Hideout, to transforming it into an Airbnb to meet the demand for vacation rentals. With extensive experience in the hospitality sector, she has voiced concerns about rising food costs resulting from tariffs and the challenges faced by local agriculture and fisheries.