Efforts to boost tourism discussed

The Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) held its regular meeting chaired by Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Acting Minister of Tourism.

The meeting discussed topics on its agenda regarding the latest achievements in the tourism sector, while reviewing efforts underway to implement current and future tourism-related projects and events.

The board reviewed the outcomes of the recent visit to China, where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Tourism and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism to enhance tourism cooperation was signed.

It also reviewed the outcomes of the meetings held by the Authority with several leading tourism companies and tour operators in the Chinese market.

Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of BTEA presented an overview of several key tourism indicators for the period from July to September 2023, as well as BTEA’s plans regarding marketing and promotional activities for the tourism sector, in addition to updates on the business plans of several tourism facilities.

Dr. Qaedi also reviewed a series of initiatives launched by BTEA during the third quarter of this year, and the planned implementation of tourism and entertainment events and programmes during the fourth quarter.

The meeting also highlighted the progress of work in several prominent tourism projects in Bahrain, including Exhibition World Bahrain and plans to further activate the role of Vatel Bahrain – International Hospitality School, in line with global developments and the needs of the labour market.

BNA(R)

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