The hospitality industry continues to be one of the prime drivers of Bahrain’s recent economic growth with over 12 million people visiting the country annually– according to the latest research report released by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE. CBRE’s 2019 Bahrain Market Snapshot for the first quarter of the year reveals that tourism numbers have aggregated to an average increase of 8% year-on-year since 2012.

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Payment approval rates for travel have increased by 8.8% in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), finds a new report from Checkout.com, the leading international provider of online payment solutions. In the fourth quarter of 2018, the approval rate rose by 5.1% bringing MENA’s rate just 3% behind the rest of the world. Due to the high transaction value in the travel industry, card approval rates have seen a slower growth rate than other industries, such as e-commerce.

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Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has penned a deal with Bahrain’s Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company to introduce the Staybridge Suites hotel brand into the country, the company announced on Sunday.

In a statement, IHG said that it expects the 128-room Staybridge Suites Manama Al Seef to open in January 2020.

The hotel will be located close to the popular"...

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has unveiled details of its delectable dining experiences and seasonal getaway packages designed to help guests celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Hotel’s attractive offerings capture the essence of this special time of year, and embody the notion of spending precious time together with family and friends while thoughtfully observing the Holy Month.

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Bahrain Theatre Festival 2019 concluded on Monday after witnessing the staging of six plays presented by local theatrical clubs and associations over six days. Held under the patronage of Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority of Culture and Antiquities (BACA), the festival was organised by the Arab Theatre Authority and BACA, in co-operation with the Federation of Theatre Societies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and it was held at the Cultural Hall near Bahrain National Museum in Manama.

Manama, Apr.13 (BNA): The fifth edition of the Bahrain Animal Production Show “Mara’ee 2019” has attracted has ended on a high noفe, attracting around 200,000 visitors.

The five-day exhibition opened last Tuesday (April9) under the patronage of His Majesty Kig Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa- at the the Bahrain International Endurance Village.

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Manama, Apr. 10(BNA): Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al-Khalifa received Huawei Bahrain CEO Jon Lu Yuedong, who was accompanied by Public Relations Director Mohammed Khalid Al-Kaabi.

BTEA Chief stressed the importance of consolidating cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations in all fields. He outlined"...

Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, recently visited two new projects ‘The Park’ and ‘The Wharf’, which are both in the final stages of development and soon be open to the public in Bahrain Bay, Kingdom of Bahrain.

During the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bay, Mr. Gagan Suri welcomed H.E Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa"...

MUSCAT, APRIL 7 – Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC) member, Rove Adventures, has signed a collaboration agreement with Bahrain based Sanad Travel and Tourism Company.
As part of his efforts to build collaboration between companies in the two countries, Dr Juma Ahmed al Kaabi, Ambassador of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman introduced Bahrain-based Sanad Travel and Tourism CO to Rove. This is a significant collaboration activity involving the Embassy of Bahrain, Zubair SEC’s member Rove and Sanad"...