A series of events are planned to boost tourism as part of government plans that includes opening up nine new hotels by the year end.The events include special tours to explore Bahrain’s iconic suqs and explore the kingdom’s rich cultural, religious and trading heritage through events such as ‘Gold Manama’ and ‘Ramadan Nights’ in April.
In addition, a series of other entertainment events has also been lined up, including ‘Beach Season’ and a culinary festival which will be held next month.Details were revealed during the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) board meeting chaired by Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Alzayani.
The panel approved the 2022 budget as BTEA chief executive Dr Nasser Al Qaidi highlighted planned projects and events that will be held in the coming months.The BTEA online platform calendar.bh is being further updated to showcase Bahrain’s events, exhibitions, festivals and celebrations to help visitors be up-to-date with the many new events prepared by the ministry.Progress of major tourism projects was reviewed, including the new state-of-the-art exhibition centre in Sakhir, Bahrain Bay beach and Galali beachfront which will be opened this year.
In addition, a string of agreements will be signed this year with 37 regional and international firms and offices to promote Bahrain as a tourism destination.The deal aims to attract visitors from tourist export countries and have access to 19 new tourist markets for the first time.
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