Tourist-focused establishments can choose to postpone the payment of their Q1 fees to the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA).

The optional measure, announced on April 26 by the BTEA, applies to hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourist restaurants, reported our sister publication, the GDN.

“This initiative aims to support business continuity and enhance the resilience of the tourism sector in partnership with the private sector, thereby contributing to strengthening the competitiveness of Bahrain as a tourist destination,” the BTEA said, in a statement.

“The authority affirmed its continued commitment to monitoring the sector’s needs and providing supportive initiatives that contribute to its development, thereby driving tourism activity towards its set objectives.”

Details regarding the measures will be announced through the BTEA’s official channels.