Tourism
From The Report: Bahrain 2022
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Bahrain has targeted the tourism sector as a top driver of growth and diversification as the economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, as the only island nation in the Middle East and home to large-scale events such as the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix event, the country is well positioned to meet these goals. It has long been a top destination for travellers from Saudi Arabia – attracted by its entertainment, dining and shopping options – with the two countries connected via the King Fahd Causeway. Officials are looking to diversify both source markets and offerings, and have implemented a series of measures and projects aimed at meeting these objectives.

This chapter contains an interview with Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.

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Overview

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Bahrain has targeted the tourism sector to be a main driver for growth and diversification as the economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, as the only island nation in the Middle East and home to large-scale events such as the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix event, the country is well positioned to meet these goals. It has long been a top destination for travellers from Saudi Arabia — attracted to its entertainment, dining and shopping options — with the two countries connected via the…

Interview

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Analysis

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Analysis

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Greener destinations: The global tourism industry looks to adopt sustainable practices in its post-pandemic recovery strategy
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The global tourism industry faces numerous challenges when it comes to decarbonisation, as highlighted by a November 2021 report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme and multinational consulting firm Accenture. In the years prior to the pandemic the sector thrived, recording its 10th consecutive year of growth in 2019. Moreover, with 1.5bn international tourist arrivals worldwide, it contributed more than 10% of global GDP and accounted…