Bahrain showcases its top tourism facilities at ATM
The kingdom is showcasing the qualitative developments achieved in the sector, and
objectives of the 2022 - 2026 Tourism Strategy at the event, said Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, who is participating in the Arabian Travel Market.
The kingdom is participating this year with a pavilion comprising 28 entities from the public and private sectors, most notably the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, the national carrier Gulf Air, and Exhibition World Bahrain, alongside a number of luxury hotels, resorts, and destination management companies.
Bahrain's participation covers a 425-sq-m pavilion, showcasing the kingdom's prominent tourism assets, informing visitors and participants about the latest tourism projects and initiatives, and holding bilateral meetings with representatives of the tourism sector from around the world to explore opportunities for joint cooperation and exchange best practices in sustainable tourism.
Al Sairafi explained that the exhibition is one of the largest and most important specialised exhibitions in the travel and tourism sector regionally and globally. This year, it highlights the future aspects of travel and tourism, focusing on the role of communication in shaping the next phase.
She emphasised Bahrain's commitment to participating in major international events, contributing to tourism promotion, enhancing communication with stakeholders in the travel and tourism sector from around the world.
On the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market, the minister met with Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the UAE, and Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism of Oman. They discussed prospects for cooperation in tourism and emphasised the importance of further developing partnerships to serve common interests and support tourism development plans in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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