BTEA welcomes inaugural charter flight from Slovakia

TDT | Manama                                  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in partnership with ‘Visit Bahrain’, has welcomed the inaugural charter flight carrying tourists from the Slovak Republic to Bahrain.

This marks the commencement of a series of weekly flights (every Friday and Wednesday) extending until the end of June 2024. The initiative aims to entice visitors from across the globe, spotlighting Bahrain as a top-tier global tourist destination.

The maiden voyage hosted 189 media travelers and social media influencers, dedicated to promoting Bahrain as a premier tourist spot through their platforms. The tourist group was greeted with a comprehensive tourism program, encompassing cultural performances highlighting Bahrain’s rich heritage and hospitality traditions.

This included live artistic displays and traditional musical performances, as well as organized visits to Bahrain’s key attractions. They were provided with the opportunity to indulge in Kingdom’s distinctive tourist offerings, including state-of-the-art facilities, bustling commercial complexes, upscale hotels, and gourmet restaurants.

Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, personally welcomed the arriving passengers. He extended his heartfelt wishes for their delightful stay in the Kingdom, emphasizing that these trips align with the Authority’s strategic vision.

This strategy aims to attract new tourism markets, showcasing the Bahraini tourism product and acquainting visitors with the Kingdom’s advanced amenities and diverse tourism activities tailored to various tastes.

Dr. Qaedi emphasized BTEA’s steadfast commitment to continuously explore new tourism markets. This commitment is underscored by leveraging the unique features of Bahrain’s tourism sector, the robust national tourism product, the Kingdom’s exceptional services, captivating tourist destinations, and advanced tourism infrastructure.

He highlighted the Authority’s dedication to conducting regular meetings with representatives of the tourism sector and relevant authorities, including hotel facility managers, travel agents, tour operators, and event organizers from various countries, to keep them updated about the latest destinations and upcoming projects in Bahrain, ensuring tourists are provided with a holistic and exceptional tourism experience.