Gulf Air celebrates inaugural flight to London Gatwick
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the inaugural flight of its new direct route from Bahrain International Airport to London Gatwick Airport with special…
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Vatel Bahrain collaborates with Hawar Resort by Mantis
Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School has forged a partnership with Hawar Resort by Mantis, a pioneering eco-luxury establishment located on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hawar…
Gulf Air announces direct flights to London Gatwick
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of new direct flights to London Gatwick Airport, strengthening its presence in the UK market.
Bahrain Airport Company completes the first runway maintenance in 2025
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced the completion of its first runway
Bahrain teams up with Wego to supercharge global tourism appeal
Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Gulf”, Bahrain is leveraging Wego’s digital reach to showcase top destinations like the UNESCO-listed Bahrain Fort, Bab Al Bahrain Souq, and the…
Gulf Air Group partners with INJAZ Bahrain to empower youth
Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INJAZ Bahrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for…
Bahrain Surf Park to open by 2026
Bahrain has announced the launch of Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, the first surf park in the MENA region to use state-of-the-art ‘Wavegarden Cove’ technology from Spain.
Gulf Air makes new changes for flights to India
Gulf Air (GF), the national carrier of Bahrain, continues refining its India flight network. The airline will have notable adjustments now coming in for the summer 2025 season.
Emirates to fly to Kuwait and Bahrain with the Airbus A350-900
With a second Airbus A350 on its way to Emirates, has decided to expand the sphere of the types of operation, with two Middle-Eastern routes to use the equipment.
Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents
Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its key corporate and travel partners in Bahrain.
Philippines seeks better air connectivity with Bahrain
The Philippines seeks to improve its air connectivity with Bahrain through flights to Cebu, going so far as to propose flights between the Middle Eastern country with the key southern city.
BTEA launches new MICE incentive programme
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) successfully hosted an exclusive event last week at Villa Mamas London, a renowned Bahraini restaurant in Sloane Square.
Gulf Air celebrates 10th anniversary of services between Bahrain and Russia
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its operations between Bahrain and Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Gulf Air celebrates the launch of daily flights to Singapore at London Heathrow
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the launch of its new daily flights to Singapore via Bahrain on Sunday 27 October 2024.
Thai Airways extends partnership with Gulf Air
Thai Airways and Gulf Air announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership, strengthening their joint commitment to provide passengers with seamless travel options across their…
“Bahrain. An Island, Limitless”
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has just launched its latest global campaign “Bahrain. An Island, Limitless.”
Tamarind Global appoints Rania Sharqawi as business development manager
Tamarind Global announced the appointment of Rania Sharqawi as its new business development manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
IHCL expands its footprint in ME, two Taj hotels to open in Bahrain
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a luxury hotel and boutique resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain, both under its iconic Taj brand.
Gulf Air signs agreement with Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced that it has signed a Collective Labour Agreement with the Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union (GAPTU).
Top 5 island activities to experience in Bahrain
Travellers looking for sun, sea and adventure on a lesser-known island this year should look no further than Bahrain.
Gulf Air introduces “Choose Your Cuisine” service
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, unveils its “Choose Your Cuisine” service for Falcon Gold business class passengers on long-haul flights.
Frasers Hospitality gears up twin engines of growth for international expansion
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, is fortifying its international expansion through collaborations with capital partners and third-party hotel operators…
Gulf Air to launch four weekly flights from Bahrain to Munich from July 01, 2024
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will launch four weekly flights from Bahrain to Munich from July 01, 2024.
Bahrain’s International Jazz Festival 2024 Unveils ‘Jazz For All, All For Jazz’ Theme
This year, the festival announces its recognition as the only festival in the Middle East to be designated by the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz/UNESCO as a Global Organizational Partner…
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority unveils “Ramadan in Bahrain” Guide for global visitors
As part of the festivities in Manama, the Gulf tourism capital for 2024, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announces the launch of the Ramadan Tourism Guide titled “Ramadan in…
Bahrain’s Vibrant Tourism on display at OTM 2024, focuses on India Market
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) marked its first post-pandemic participation in India at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2024, Asia's premier travel show.
Celebrate Bahrain hosts over 100,000 visitors in the country
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the success of Celebrate Bahrain Season witnessing a huge number of over 100,000 visitors, showcasing the kingdom's appeal as a…
Bahrain Tourism unveils ‘Celebrate Bahrain’
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the final list of events and activities, themed “Celebrate Bahrain” to be held in in collaboration with partners, marking…
Kempinski Hotel and Residences to open in Bahrain Harbour
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has inked…
SKÅL INTERNATIONAL Bahrain Announces Outstanding Offer For 53rd Asian Area Congress
SKÅL INTERNATIONAL Bahrain Club 370 is thrilled to unveil the details of the much-anticipated 53rd Asian Area Congress, set to take place from May 23 to 26, 2024,…
BCFC partners with Mastercard
Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) has renewed the partnership agreement with Mastercard which will support BCFC to further enrich its IMTIAZ card offering, an innovative credit…
Gulf Air adds Goa as its newest destination
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the launch of its newest destination on its network Goa.
AUB and Mastercard sign exclusive strategic partnership in Bahrain
Ahli United Bank B.S.C (AUB), a Bahrain-based leading pan-regional Banking group, has signed a strategic partnership with Mastercard.
Gulf Air preforms a low emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the World’s Most Improved Airlines 2022, will perform a low emission flypast at the 2023 Formula 1 season opener over the…
Formula 1 and Gulf Air renew title partnership of the Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 has announced Gulf Air will continue as the Title Partner of the Bahrain Grand Prix, following a renewal of the successful partnership that has been running since the event started…
Gulf Air successfully conducts business continuity drill test on its cloud infrastructure
In line with the Kingdom’s cloud first policy, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Gulf Air flight attendant suffers heart attack mid-flight to Paris
A flight attendant has tragically died after he suffered a heart attack mid-air. Yasser Saleh Al Yazidi was working on Gulf Air flight GF-19 from Bahrain to Paris on Tuesday when he began to…
Gulf Air and Tamkeen sign MoU
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed a joint cooperation agreement with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), which aims to further enhance cooperation between the two…
Bahrain International Airport to host Routes World 2024
Bahrain has seen strong growth in the financial services, technology innovation, manufacturing and logistics sectors in recent years.
Bahrain International Airport to host Routes World 2024…
Gulf Air Poised for major announcements at Bahrain International Airshow 2022
With numerous aviation, trade, exhibition and media attendees arriving from across the globe to the highly anticipated Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022, Gulf Air, looks forward to…
Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership
Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…
FedEx Express showcases aerospace solutions at Bahrain International Airshow
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp is showcasing its one-stop shop shipping solutions for the aerospace industry, at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), from November 9…
IATA’s WPS to take place from1-3 Nov in Bahrain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS)
Gulf Air celebrates 40 years of operations to Athens
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain recently celebrated 40 years of direct operations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic, as Athens International…
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa opens with 196 keys
Resting majestically on the unexplored, pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort delivers a secluded oasis away from the hustle of the city
IndiGo takes off for Bahrain
These new flights will enhance international connectivity and bolster trade, commerce and tourism between India and Bahrain, which is known for its pearl diving and trading tradition
Bahrain unveils Summer Festival
The 14th Bahrain Summer Golden Edition has opened its doors to the public, celebrating outstanding Bahraini achievements, bringing a series of fun and interactive educational workshops
Bahrain Tourism and Wego join hands to boost tourism
Wego will work closely with Bahrain to attract more travellers to the country in line with the government’s strategy for 2026 which aims to bring over 14.1 million tourists to the kingdom
Middle East tourism: Investment, new ideas, technology and inclusivity
Middle East tourism: Investment, new ideas, technology and inclusivity -
As tourism destinations in the Middle East are widening their appeal and extending their offerings to attract FDI,…
Bahrain Tourism gears up for ‘Manama Gold’ festival
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced plans to organise the “Manama Gold” festival in the Manama Souq for the first time
Bahrain unveils new initiatives to ease visa process
Bahrain has launched 24 key initiatives to develop the services of the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), including expansion of instant and electronic visas and issuance…
Bahrain scraps off PCR test on arrival
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced that passengers arriving in the Kingdom do not need to conduct a PCR test upon arrival effective February 20
Formula One confirmed in Bahrain till 2036
Formula 1 has confirmed that Bahrain will stay on the F1 calendar through until 2036 inclusive, following the agreement with the promoter to renew its contract
Bahrain outlines tourism roadmap
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has launched a new five-year tourism strategy in an attempt to develop its position as a regional tourism opportunity
Bahrain attracts USD 40 million in tourism project investments
Bahrain’s tourism sector has attracted nearly USD 40 million worth of new investments in the kingdom’s tourism sector to date, which will help create more than 260 jobs over the next three…
Gulf Air operates 80% of pre-pandemic destinations
Gulf Air begins the summer season with 80% of its pre-pandemic destinations as it continues to resume operations and restore services to cities of its original 2019 destination network.
UAE-Bahrain open travel corridor for vaccinated travellers
UAE and Bahrain adopted safe travel corridor for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19, as part of joint cooperation and coordination, and their joint efforts to recover from the Covid-19…
Bahrain F1 race to welcome Covid vaccinated travellers
Vaccinated persons (after completing two weeks since taking the second dose) or Covid-19 recovered individuals (after completing two weeks since infection) can attend the Formula One Gulf…
Gulf Air unveils ‘boutique fares’
Gulf Air has introduced a new pricing concept for its air fares to make it easier and clearer to its passengers regarding what’s included in each price bracket
Gulf Air CEO steps down from his role
Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month
Bahrain resumes on-arrival visa for 68 countries
Bahrain’s Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced resuming of on-arrival visa for nationals of 68 countries at the kingdom’s ports
Clear breach: Qatar Airways seeks USD 5 billion from UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt over airspace ban
The arbitrations seek redress for the blockading states’ actions to remove the airline from their markets and to forbid the airline from flying over their airspace
Gulf Air appoints new strategy and planning director
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has appointed Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as director of strategy and planning to manage one of the airline’s main business units that is…
UK visa services resume in four Middle East countries
From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh) and the UAE (Abu…
Gulf Air imports over 80 tons of medical supplies in May
In response to national COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has successfully imported 82 tons of medical supplies from India with partner medical…
Gulf Air imports 4,000 kg of fresh produce from Europe
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, and All Food Company, a Bahraini food supplier, imported approximately 4,000 kg worth of fresh produce from Europe using its flagship Boeing…
Gulf Air unveils ‘No Fees, Unlimited Changes’ campaign
Gulf Air - the national carrier of Bahrain – has launched its latest ‘No Fees, Unlimited Changes’ campaign allowing passengers much more travel flexibility in reaction to the current…
Gulf Air returns to Erbil with three weekly flights
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated its resumption services to Erbil in Iraq as its flight landed in Erbil International Airport.
At the inaugural event in the Erbil…
Gulf Air ropes in 22 Bahraini maintenance technicians
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training…
Gulf Air opens 70th anniversary museum
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated the opening of its temporary museum at the Bahrain City Centre shopping mall which marks the start of a series of 70th anniversary…
Gulf Air reveals Nice as leisure boutique destination
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has revealed a new addition to its 2020 network with the popular premium leisure destination of Nice in France. In line with its strategy to…
Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch in codeshare partnership
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019. The announcement follows the…
Gulf Air’s inaugural Maldives flight touches down
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated its inaugural service to the Maldives as its flight GF144 landed in Velana International Airport in the capital, Male.
Vincent…
Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the…
Gulf Air unveils seventh Dreamliner with special livery
On the sidelines of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and deputy supreme commander and first deputy Prime Minister’s official visit to the US, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain,…
World’s largest underwater park opens in Bahrain
Aiming to boost tourism further, Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park, has officially opened. The new theme park was inaugurated by Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the…
TAT boosts health tourism in Bahrain
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with an innovative Thailand-based medical tourism portal to conduct its first online health and wellness roadshow in Bahrain.…
Etihad celebrates 15 years of service to Bahrain
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its operations between the UAE and Bahrain. Since launching services to Bahrain on 22 August,…
Bahrain to set new records in Indian weddings this year
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibition Authority (BTEA) is confident of setting new records in the number of Indian weddings and the revenue earnings from the Indian wedding business to…
AmEx Global Business Travel forms Middle East joint venture
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), business partner for managed travel, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kanoo Travel, a travel…
eRevMax makes inroads in Bahrain with Hani Group
Hani Group, an upscale hotel chain in Bahrain has selected eRevMax to improve online sales with efficient rate and availability management. All three properties of the group are using…
Accor announces Raffles brand in Bahrain
Accor is set to debut the iconic Raffles brand in Bahrain after signing a milestone agreement with GFH Financial Group (GFH) to manage the kingdom’s first ultra-luxurious retreat. The…
Gulf Air increases direct Delhi service
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is set to increase its direct Delhi service from two to three daily flights starting from 9 July.
Strengthening relationship with Indian…
Gulf Air features UN videos on inflight entertainment
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, will feature United Nations’ (UN) award-winning series of short feature stories - ‘UN in Action’, that reports on the organization’s…
Gulf Air announces Maldives route, welcomes third Airbus 320neo
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain welcomed the airline’s third Airbus A320neo, which on 26 October will begin operating to Gulf Air’s newest destination, Male, in the Maldives.…
Bahrain submerges Boeing 747 for upcoming underwater theme park
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has officially announced the successful submersion of its 70-metre long decommissioned Boeing 747, the centrepiece to the upcoming…
Gulf Air resumes Salalah flight
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Salalah as the airline resumed this popular route.
Gulf Air’s flight GF548 was welcomed…
Gulf Air’s inaugural Spanish city Malaga flight touches down
Gulf Air celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain.
Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water…
5 reasons why Cyprus is the GCC’s destination this summer
GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…
Bahrain aims to be the MICE destination in ME
As the Middle East countries look beyond oil for economic growth, Bahrain is aiming to position itself as the next MICE destination in the region.
Italy opens new visa application centre in Bahrain
The Italian Embassy, in partnership with VFS Global, inaugurated a new visa application centre in Manama, Bahrain to facilitate processing of Italian visas.
Malta Tourism Authority targets Middle East travellers
Malta Tourism Authority is trying to attract more travellers from Middle East countries by opening a promotion office in United Arab Emirates.
“Fresh, friendly and trendy” GHG opens Business Bay property
Bahrain based hospitality firm Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has announced the intial soft opening of its new luxury hotel in the UAE, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay – its first property in the…
Gateway Gulf highlights the strength of Bahrain’s real estate and tourism sectors
Gateway Gulf highlights the opportunities for private sector investment across Bahrain’s thriving hospitality, retail and real estate sectors.
Two new brands, thrice its inventory: Swiss-BelHotel expands in Bahrain
Swiss-Belhotel International announced two new hotels to open in Bahrain this year while ushering in two new brands in the country.
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…
7 top reasons to hit the desert and visit Bahrain
Following in the wake of the recent announcement of Bahrain as one of the Middle East's most popular destinations and, no doubt, taking advantage of new visa laws encouraging international…
Bahrain announces new pearl diving tours
With new pearl diving tours launching this year, guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain can dive or snorkel the oyster beds and experience the world-famous pearl diving of the destination.…
Jumeirah Group to operate hotel in Bahrain
Dubai Holding has announced the signing of a management agreement for Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel in Bahrain.
The hotel, to be named Jumeirah Royal Saray - Bahrain, is…
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Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
One & Only to introduce the group’s first hotel in Bahrain
Hotel brand One & Only are scheduled to open their latest resort in Seef, Bahrain late this year.
The only island nation in the Arabian Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain boasts two UNESCO…
City of Muharraq appointed ‘Capital of Islamic Culture 2018’
Muhurraq, the second largest city in Bahrain, has been awarded the accolade of ‘Islamic Capital of Culture 2018’.
The appointment reflects Bahrain’s significant contribution to the…
Bahrain targets $1bn tourism receipts by 2020
Bahrain's tourism industry is growing rapidly and is expected to reach $1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017.
Bahrain witnessed an 8.4…
Gulf Air’s online group bookings facility takes off
Gulf Air has launched an online Group Bookings Facility on the airline’s official website gulfair.com.
The Group Bookings Facility is available to both travellers and travel agents…
Gulf Air and Agoda partner to reward loyal passengers
Gulf Air has announced a deal between the airline’s FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme and Agoda PointsMax, one of the fastest-growing online hotel booking platforms worldwide, allowing Gulf Air…
Gulf Air signs technology agreement with Sabre to provide enhanced passenger services
Sabre Corporation has signed a deal with Gulf Air to provide an expanded portfolio of core passenger services technology covering reservations, departure controls and all other aspects that…
Gulf Air to up Bahrain-Istanbul service
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, will increase its Istanbul service to six weekly flights from April 2017.
The increase is in direct response to passenger demand,…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Gulf Air to launch Tbilisi service this summer
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, will launch flights to Tbilisi, Georgia in June.
The carrier will operate a three times weekly services to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi…
