Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Sara Buhiji attended the Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, using the event to promote Bahrain as a destination for international tourism and high-profile events.
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.
UFI has opened registration for its 93rd Global Congress, set for November 2–5, 2026 in Bahrain at Exhibition World Bahrain, in partnership with Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, bringing leaders together to discuss exhibition trends.
Tourist-focused establishments can choose to postpone payment of their Q1 fees to the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The optional measure applies to hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourist restaurants.
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chairperson Fatima Al Sairafi participated in the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, held in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) as a Destination Partner, strengthening collaboration with the Kingdom following its participation in WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta.
Bahrain’s membership of the World Travel & Tourism Council will strengthen its global tourism presence, attract investment and expand international cooperation, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said, highlighting opportunities in innovation, sustainability, destination development and enhancing the visitor experience.
