Bahrain 'will become a top global tourism hub'Bahrain's potential as a tourism destination of international standing is set to be realised in the near future, said Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. 'The government has been doing a lot to en More… |
Qatar Airways expansion plans on track: CEOQatar Airways’ expansion plans are on target and the airline has had no negative impact from the global economic downturn, chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said. The airline has been able to achieve double digit growth despite the ec More… |
Major travel expo set to open in BahrainThe sixth Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE), the first business to consumer (B2C) travel and tourism event in the region, will open tomorrow (May 13). The three-day event, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, is being hel More… |
BITE draws 13,000 visitorsThe three-day Bahrain International Travel Expo 2009, which concluded on May 16, received about 13,000 visitors, according to the organisers. Jamil Wafa, founder and chairman of Magnum Holdings, the parent company of Magnum Events and Exhi More… |
Bahraini visitors to India increase 6pcThe number of Bahrainis travelling to India registered a six per cent increase last year compared with the previous year, it was revealed. India Tourism's Dubai-based West Asia director C Gangadhar said this figure is expected to incr More… |
Etihad showcases facilitiesEtihad Airways has showcased its new first class facilities at an ongoing major travel expo in Bahrain. The fifth edition of Bahrain International Travel Exhibition (BITE) 2009 will run from May 14 to 16 at the Bahrain International Conven More… |
Bahrain to focus on quality tourismThe labour-intensive tourism sector is being developed to further contribute to Bahrain's growth, Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi said yesterday. 'The focus is on quality family and cultural tourism,' he said as he visited&n More… |
Bahrain Air to showcase new productsBahrain Air, a Manama-based a private national carrier and a leading premium service carrier with affordable fares, will showcase its new destinations and promotional fares at an upcoming travel expo in Bahrain. The fifth edition of Bahrai More… |
BITE is a commitment to Bahrain: WafaUndaunted by the crisis caused by the global recession in the travel industry, Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE) is all set for the opening of its fifth edition tomorrow (May 14). BITE 2009, scheduled to be held till May 16 at the B More… |
Bahrain travel expo set for sell-out successBahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2009), a business-to-consumer travel and tourism event, is set to be a sellout success. The exhibition, being held under the patronage of Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahra More… |