Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has signed a management agreement with Hassan Lari Property Development & Management to operate Swiss-Belresidences Juffair in Bahrain.

This latest announcement is not only testament to the group’s growing footprint in the GCC but also marks the debut of Swiss-Belresidences brand in Bahrain.

Mohamed Lari, General Manager of"...

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority focused on boosting cruise calls at the kingdom's ports at a recent Cruise Sector Committee meeting held at its office.

The meeting was held as a part of BTEA’s efforts to develop this sector in line with the kingdom’s tourism strategy.

“The aim of such meetings is to strengthen the cooperation between all stakeholders and drive the growth of the tourism sector and national economy at large. Developing the cruise sector in Bahrain"...

Bahrain's hospitality sector continues to see development growth with 15 four- and five-star hotel projects and 5,100 guest rooms, estimated to cost over $10 billion, currently in the pipeline, said a report by property expert CBRE.

Set to open over the next five years, the brands include: The One&Only Resort, Wyndham Grand Hotel, Fairmont, Vida Hotel & Resort, Ibis Hotel and Pullman Hotel.

These hotels will add to the kingdom’s existing supply of more than 190 hotels and resorts."...

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Bahrain and Turkey on mutual exemption of visa fees for holders of ordinary passports will come into effect from June 24, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

“The exemption is applicable to visa fees only,” the Ministry said in a statement, adding that this step affirms the common desire to reinforce bilateral ties in all fields, notably in tourism.

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(ME NewsWire)-- Groupe ADP is launching the global challenge 'Play Your Airport'. This open innovation initiative will allow students, businesses, travellers and the group's employees to reinvent the airport experience with one common goal: creating the airport of the future.

'The diversity of communities coming together around this bold initiative makes it the first of its kind in the airport"...

The Old Markets Committee, under the umbrella of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), held its regular meeting at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) on June 8.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, chief executive officer of the BTEA along with the First Deputy chairman of BCCI and head of the Old Market Committee, Khalid Rashid Al Zayani.

The meeting reviewed the progress of the Manama Souk Revamp study carried out by the committee in"...

The seafront projects are vital for Bahrain as they will play a significant role in turning the kingdom into an important touristic destination, said the Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf.

He was speaking at a meeting with senior officials of Bahrain Bay Company including the CEO Ghaghan Suri, development director Ken Sweeni and associate manager Shaima Noor Al Dein. Present from the ministry was also chairman of the Central Planning Office Dominic Mc Polin....

(ME NewsWire)-- In its boutique located at Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, the Swiss watchmaker Longines, with the participation of its Ambassador of Elegance Kate Winslet, presented the Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet watch. Three models of this exclusive gold watch, which was produced in a very limited edition and named after the brand ambassador, will be auctioned online for the benefit of The Golden Hat Foundation, a charity co-founded by the British actress.

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced today that it has issued an official circular to all tourism establishments operating in the Kingdom, including hotels and restaurants. The circular bans all facilities from airing any Al Jazeera Channels.

BTEA stressed the importance of removing all channels running under Al Jazeera Network from the list of channels available in the hotel rooms and all other touristic facilities.

Tourism facilities running such channels will be penalized"...

Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf met with the Chief Executive to Bahrain Bay Company Ghaghan Suri, Bahrain Bay Development Director Ken Sweeni and Bahrain Bay Associate Manager Shaima Noor Al Dein.


Present from the Ministry was also Chairman of the Central Planning Office Dominic Mc Polin.


The meeting aimed to review sea front plans, which are significant in making Bahrain an important touristic destination.


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