Tourism in Bahrain

  • UNWTO: International tourism – strongest half-year results since 2010

    AFGHANISTAN, 2017/09/09 Destinations worldwide welcomed 598 million international tourists in the initial six months of 2017, some 36 million additional than in the same period of 2016. At 6%, increase was well above the trend of recent years, making the current January-June period the strongest half-year since 2010. Visitor numbers reported by destinations around the world reflect strong request for international travel in the initial half of 2017, according to the new UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Worldwide, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 6% compared to the same six-month period last year, well above the sustained and consistent trend of 4% or higher increase since 2010. This represents the strongest half-year in seven years.

  • Tourism as the cornerstone of Bahrain’s diversification plans

    BAHRAIN, 2017/06/15 “This is the time to look at Bahrain,” Jarad Bachar, Executive Director, Bahrain Economic Development Board [EDB], had his agenda sorted when I caught up with him at the bustling Arabian Travel Market last week. True to his role, Jarad brought more than just his skills and experience to the table. He has been in the region for nine years, having worked with Dubai’s tourism body and as strategic advisor to the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Abu Dhabi Commission for Tourism.

  • Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to Acquire 60% of Kempinski Hotels

    BAHRAIN, 2016/07/10 In an exclusive interview with hotelandrest.com, an inside source unveiled details regarding ongoing negotiations between the Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who currently owns 20% of Kempinski Hotels, and the international hotel group Kempinski Hotels. Present negotiations discuss King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej who currently holds 80% ownership of the hotelier group to sell a majority of his shares for an estimated price of 1 billion Euros. Following the negotiations, King Bhumibol Adulyadej will continue to hold 20% ownership in Kempinski Hotels.

  • Tourism looks toward recovery

    BAHRAIN, 2013/01/04 On November 10, the Mein Schiff 2, an ocean liner owned and operated by Germany-based TUI Cruises, docked at Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), marking the opening of the new cruise tourism season. Government officials and companies in the tourism sector are hoping for a much-improved year, following the difficulties experienced through the 2011/12 season.

  • The new cruise tourism season

    BAHRAIN, 2012/12/23 The Mein Schiff 2, an ocean liner owned and operated by Germany-based TUI Cruises, docked at Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), marking the opening of the new cruise tourism season. Government officials and companies in the tourism sector are hoping for a much-improved year, following the difficulties experienced through the 2011/12 season.
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