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Daily Tribune
25-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Hotel Sector Key to Bahrain's Tourism Growth, Says BTEA CEO
In celebration of Arab Tourism Day, Ms. Sarah Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), highlighted the pivotal role of hotel establishments in supporting and enhancing the Kingdom's tourism sector. She emphasized that the hospitality industry remains a crucial partner in reinforcing Bahrain's reputation as a premier tourist destination by delivering exceptional experiences to visitors and contributing to sectoral development. During a meeting with representatives from the hotel industry, Buhijji discussed the latest initiatives and strategic plans that the BTEA is implementing to drive tourism growth. She underscored the importance of collaboration between the BTEA and hotel operators, ensuring a seamless and integrated tourism experience aligned with Bahrain's 2022-2026 Tourism Strategy. The discussions also covered upcoming high-profile events and activities set to take place in Bahrain in the coming months. These events are expected to draw a significant number of tourists, boosting visitor numbers and improving hotel occupancy rates, thereby strengthening the tourism sector's overall contribution to the economy. Hotel industry representatives welcomed the opportunity for direct engagement with the BTEA, reiterating the importance of regular coordination meetings to foster effective communication and collaboration. They affirmed their commitment to working alongside the authority to achieve shared goals, elevate Bahrain's hospitality offerings, and further enhance the country's status as a key regional tourism hub. The meeting reinforced Bahrain's dedication to tourism development and underscored the vital synergy between the public and private sectors in ensuring sustained sectoral growth and success.
Bahrain News Gazette
17-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
BTEA CEO Engages in GCC Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Kuwait
Kuwait City: Sara Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in the ninth preparatory meeting of the GCC Ministers Responsible for Tourism, held in Kuwait. Buhijji highlighted the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation among GCC countries, noting that the meeting serves as a strategic platform for coordinating efforts and developing joint strategies to advance the regional tourism sector. According to Bahrain News Agency, Buhijji emphasised tourism as a key pillar of economic growth and a vital link in fostering Gulf cooperation. She reiterated Bahrain's commitment to promoting intra-GCC tourism and positioning the region as a unified destination, leveraging its advanced infrastructure and rich cultural heritage. She noted the significant progress of Gulf tourism in recent years, making it a major contributor to GCC economies. The CEO emphasised the need for high-quality tourism experiences that reflect the Gulf identity and enhance the region's global appeal. She further highlighted that joint tourism strategies would enable GCC countries to maximise their natural, cultural, and historical assets, solidifying their status as leading global destinations. She underscored the importance of developing innovative tourism products that attract international visitors, capitalising on the region's strengths in hospitality and luxury services. Buhijji highlighted Bahrain's commitment to sustainable tourism development in alignment with GCC leadership aspirations, contributing to the region's global tourism positioning. The meeting discussed key tourism-related topics, including enhancing regional cooperation, a unified GCC tourist visa, joint promotional programmes, marketing campaigns, data-sharing initiatives, and the development of tourism guidance standards across the GCC.
Biz Bahrain
07-02-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Visit Bahrain Brings ‘Unique Travel Fair' to the Kingdom, Spotlighting Bahrain's Tourism Potential
Visit Bahrain, a leading destination management company based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of the 'Unique Travel Fair', set to take place from February 11 to 13 at Solymar Hotel. Organized in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), the event will welcome key players in the global tourism and hospitality industry, including top-tier brands and industry leaders from Bahrain and around the world. Marking its first-ever edition in Bahrain and the Middle East, the Unique Travel Fair is one of the world's largest specialized tourism fairs. The event is expected to attract hundreds of visitors and exhibitors from across Europe, Asia, and beyond, offering a unique platform for industry experts to explore emerging trends and foster new business collaborations. As part of the event, a two-day workshop will be held, providing exhibitors with an opportunity to showcase their diverse tourism packages, destination offerings, and travel experiences. The event will also serve as a hub for networking, strategic partnerships, and business deals, facilitating valuable MoUs and collaborations that will contribute to the growth of Bahrain's tourism sector. On this occasion, Her Excellency Sarah Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), welcomed the launch of the 'Unique Travel Fair' with the participation of numerous Bahraini exhibitors, and emphasized the opportunities the fair presents for local tourism, hospitality, and aviation companies to showcase their distinctive offerings and travel packages to a global audience. H.E. Buhijji commended the private tourism sector's efforts in strengthening partnerships with international travel agents and reinforcing Bahrain's position as a premier tourism Hub and underscored the fair's alignment with the Tourism Strategy 2022-2026. The CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority further highlighted the significance of the event, as Bahrain prepares to host a series of major entertainment and cultural events that attract visitors from across the Gulf, the wider region, and international markets, and noted that it serves as an ideal platform for international tourism stakeholders to explore Bahrain's diverse tourism experiences. Mr. Ali Amralla, CEO of Visit Bahrain, emphasized that hosting the 'Unique Travel Fair' underscores the company's commitment to showcasing Bahrain's vast tourism potential and its capacity to host major international business and hospitality events, and noted that such exhibitions play a crucial role in boosting Bahrain's tourism sector. 'As we usher in the new year, Visit Bahrain remains focused on strengthening ties with leading global tourism stakeholders to highlight Bahrain's unique appeal as a premier destination for tourists,' said Mr. Amralla. 'The Kingdom is well-positioned to attract diverse tourist groups from around the world, thanks to its distinguished and pioneering tourism companies, which serve as key industry references for knowledge exchange and market expansion.' The Unique Travel Fair is set to feature a distinguished lineup of exhibitors, including Air Arabia, Emirates Airline, Saadiyat Abu Dhabi , Gulf Air, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Taj Maldives, Rixos Hotels , Anantara Resort, Majestic Resorts, and many more.
Trade Arabia
06-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Visit Bahrain brings Unique Travel Fair to the Kingdom
Visit Bahrain, a Bahrain-based destination management company, has announced the launch of the Unique Travel Fair, a specialised tourism fair, from February 11-13. The event, organised in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), will attract top global tourism and hospitality industry players, including top brands and industry leaders. The event, marking its first-ever edition in Bahrain and the Middle East, is one of the largest specialised tourism fairs. It will attract hundreds of visitors and exhibitors from Europe, Asia, and beyond, offering a platform for industry experts to explore emerging trends and foster new business collaborations. The two-day workshop will showcase exhibitors' diverse tourism packages and experiences. Sarah Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), welcomed the launch of the 'Unique Travel Fair' with the participation of numerous Bahraini exhibitors, and emphasised the opportunities the fair presents for local tourism, hospitality, and aviation companies to showcase their distinctive offerings and travel packages to a global audience. Buhijji commended the private tourism sector's efforts in strengthening partnerships with international travel agents and reinforcing Bahrain's position as a premier tourism Hub and underscored the fair's alignment with the Tourism Strategy 2022-2026. The CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority further highlighted the significance of the event, as Bahrain prepares to host a series of major entertainment and cultural events that attract visitors from across the Gulf, the wider region, and international markets, and noted that it serves as an ideal platform for international tourism stakeholders to explore Bahrain's diverse tourism experiences. Ali Amralla, CEO of Visit Bahrain, emphasised that hosting the 'Unique Travel Fair' underscores the company's commitment to showcasing Bahrain's vast tourism potential and its capacity to host major international business and hospitality events, and noted that such exhibitions play a crucial role in boosting Bahrain's tourism sector. 'As we usher in the new year, Visit Bahrain remains focused on strengthening ties with leading global tourism stakeholders to highlight Bahrain's unique appeal as a premier destination for tourists,' said Amralla. 'The Kingdom is well-positioned to attract diverse tourist groups from around the world, thanks to its distinguished and pioneering tourism companies, which serve as key industry references for knowledge exchange and market expansion.'
