Hotels in Bahrain are seeing strong Eid Al Adha demand, driven by GCC family travel. Hospitality officials report a return to near-normal activity, with staycation packages and curated experiences focused on family relaxation.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the luxury experiential brand under Minor Hotels, is marking its 25th anniversary with “25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys,” celebrating its expansion from a single Thai beachfront resort to more than 50 properties across 24 countries.
Oman Airports has signed a partnership agreement with Singapore’s Changi Airport to enhance the commercial development of Muscat International Airport and elevate the passenger and in‑airport shopping experience.
Gulf Air and Vatel Bahrain signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in applied training, internships, professional development, and knowledge exchange, supporting talent development in Bahrain’s aviation and hospitality sectors.
The number of hotel establishments across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11,200 in 2024, up 1.3 per cent from the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat).
Marriott Bonvoy’s Loyalty Trends Report 2026 shows 89% of travellers use loyalty programmes, with engagement becoming more diverse, personalised and driven by travel purpose and everyday value rather than uniform behaviour.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus programme.
Emirates, an Autism-Certified Airline, launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Madagascar at Ivato International Airport, helping travellers with accessibility needs practise airport and onboard procedures to reduce anxiety and build confidence before flying.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it has welcomed an additional Airbus A320neo to its fleet, located at Bahrain International Airport. The delivery is the 45th aircraft in the flag-carrier's fleet and represents continued momentum in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
