Tag: Bahrain
Gulf Hotels Group brings Bahraini hospitality to the UAE
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s home-grown hospitality provider, has announced the official opening of its first UAE property, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay....
Oceana cruise liner arrives to Dubai on its maiden voyage in...
Dubai Cruise Tourism, a department of Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), along with its public and private sector partners welcomed...
New GM heads up Swiss-Belsuites Admiral Juffair
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, announced the appointment of a new...
Dive into a Boeing 747: World’s largest eco-friendly underwater theme park...
Bahrain is on the look-out for more tourists. It's a good reason to open the world's largest eco-friendly underwater theme park.
Expected to welcome visitors...
Meetings industry and football forge a unique partnership
A Rome-based event agency and DMC specializing in first-class events is offering a novelty to the global meetings industry: football.
Global aviation leaders will gather in Dubai
The heads of civil aviation authorities and aviation ministers from around the world will converge on Dubai on January 24, 2019 to participate in...
“Ours Yours” and “Where It All Begins”: The new Bahrain Egypt...
Tourism may be a way for Bahrain and Egypt to find together. Egypt is in urgent need of more tourists after ongoing security incidents.
Bahrain and Egyptian officials discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthening the ties between the two countries.
Aviation Ministers will be attending Global Investment in Aviation Summit GIAS2019
The first edition of the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS 2019) will kick off in Dubai with the participation of the largest ever...
Thailand Tourism Safety Image in question?
A conflict between FIFA, Australia, and Bahrain on a human rights and an asylum case for involving a pro football star Hakeem AlAraibi wanted by his home country Bahrain may disturb the Image of the Travel and Tourism Industry, human rights and safety perception in Thailand.
Air Traffic Control training takes off in Kuwait
As part of the joint venture partnership agreement, Airways New Zealand is providing a one-year training program at ACK for a group of air traffic control (ATC) students
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership.
Chinese visitors to GCC will increase 81% by 2022 says ATM...
The number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 81% from 1.6 million in 2018 to 2.9 million in 2022, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019.
Swiss-Belsuites Admiral Juffair to begin operation mid 2019
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a management agreement with HRR Properties W.L.L. for Swiss-Belsuites Admiral Juffair in Bahrain. Featuring 174 studios, 1- 2- and 3-bedroom suites and 3 penthouses) the hotel is expected to begin operations by mid-2019.
Traveling and like to breathe fresh air? Where not to go
The Gulf region may be the leader in luxury travel and tourism, but it does have the worst air quality in the world. As part...
Bahrain goes to Berlin
While in Washington, defense ties were discussed between the US and his H.H.
Bahrain tops Middle East in economic freedom, twelfth worldwide
MANAMA, Bahrain - According to the annual index of economic freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain remains the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's most
Bahrain International Airport to expand capacity in 2013
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced plans to further expand Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in the coming year.
Bahrain to boost domestic food production
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain will increase the percentage of its domestic food production from 20 to 60 percent of total annual food consumption by 2016.
Bahrain to host fourth race of 2013 Formula One Grand Prix...
MANAMA, Bahrain - The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced Bahrain will host the fourth round of the 2013 Formula One Grand Prix on April 21, 2013.
Holiday Inn Express opens In Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain - Last week, the InterContinental Hotel Group opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Bahrain.
Bahrain experiences tourism boom
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain hosted over 230,000 tourists in one week from August 16 – 22 during Eid celebration, according to the Ministry of Interior.
Bab Al Bahrain suq to become tourist-only area
Discussions could begin soon on a proposal to turn the Bab Al Bahrain suq into a tourist-only area.
Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruise Lines returning to Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain - In a move to capitalize on Bahrain's rapidly growing tourism market, Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruise Lines are said to be considering reopening routes to the island nation of Bahrai
Bahraini port named top facility in the Gulf
MANAMA, Bahrain - Shipping management company APM Terminals says Bahrain's Khalifa bin Salman Port is one of the most productive in the Gulf.
Bahrain Aviation Academy named top facility
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Middle East International Air Transport Association recognized Bahrain's Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) as a top ten training center in the Middle East for 2012.