Bahrain advances tourism digitalisation, sustainability: Al Sairafi
Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its tourism sector by developing its competitive advantages, expanding digital transformation and promoting sustainable tourism, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said on World Tourism Day.
Gulf Air, Sepang Formula 1 event to strengthen Bahrain-Malaysia travel ties
Wed, 23 Sep 2026
Bahrain and Malaysia are set to deepen tourism and travel ties as Gulf Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2026, ahead of the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit, boosting connectivity and access for travellers.
Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027 in January
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism.
Bahrain to host 2027 F1 season opener as 24-race calendar unveiled
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Bahrain will host the first race of the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, which will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 Sprint events.
New Kerala push to woo more tourists from Bahrain, GCC
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Kerala is launching new tourism initiatives to boost Gulf arrivals, including Bahrain. Culture and Tourism Minister P C Vishnunath said roadshows and information kiosks will be set up with India’s embassy and Bahrain’s BKS. Kerala welcomed 100,000 Arab tourists last year, aiming for 300,000 in five years.
Bahrain Tourism Minister highlights sector resilience at ATM 2026
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Bahrain Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi participated in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, highlighting the event’s role in strengthening international tourism cooperation, showcasing emerging trends and building partnerships, while reaffirming Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable growth and global tourism competitiveness.
ila Bank unveils travel rewards campaign for Gulf Air Credit Card
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has launched a new campaign for its ila Gulf Air Credit Card, giving eligible cardholders the chance to win one of six curated travel packages designed to enhance their travel experience.
Bahrain minister calls for stronger Gulf tourism cooperation
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism Fatima Al Sairafi called for stronger tourism cooperation and integration among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as she chaired the 10th meeting of GCC tourism ministers in Manama.
Gulf Air leads Mideast in August on-time arrivals
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Gulf Air delivered a strong operational performance in August 2026, ranking among the world’s most punctual airlines. Cirium placed the Bahrain carrier first in the Middle East for on-time arrivals, while OAG ranked it fourth globally.
Bahrain chairs GCC meeting on tourism cooperation
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Bahrain chaired a virtual GCC tourism meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing joint tourism initiatives. Discussions covered promotion and marketing, tourism data, a unified guide licence, the Gulf Tourism Capital initiative, international cooperation, joint events and hotel classification.
Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.
Gulf Air equips 75pc of A320neo fleet with Starlink connectivity
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is expanding its onboard connectivity programme with five additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft equipped with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.
Bahrain prepares to host 93rd UFI Global Congress in November
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Bahrain is preparing to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress from November 2–5, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, with tourism officials and UFI leaders reviewing preparations for the international business events gathering.
Gulf Air unveils new Falcon Gold amenity kit with Payot
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has introduced a new Falcon Gold Business Class amenity kit in collaboration with French skincare Brand Payot, enhancing its premium onboard offering.
Gulf Air unveils special Malaysia F1 Grand Prix package
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.
Qatar Airways restores Bahrain, Kuwait, Erbil services
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait from Saturday, August 8, restoring key regional links that had been suspended amid the wider regional conflict and disruptions to air travel.
Bahrain, UAE sign MoU to advance 'One Stop' air passenger clearance project
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Bahrain and the UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the implementation of the "One Stop" pre-clearance project for air travellers, aimed at streamlining border procedures and improving the passenger travel experience.
Gulf Air opens bookings for direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur flights
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Gulf Air has opened bookings for its new direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur service, launching on September 29, 2026, with additional flights scheduled ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia to meet expected travel demand.
Gulf Air plans direct Kuala Lumpur flights ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said it plans to launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur after Formula One and the FIA confirmed that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4.
Some flights to Bahrain, Kuwait cancelled
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Several Gulf carriers have cancelled their flights to a few destinations, including some services to Bahrain, due to the ongoing regional situation, affecting many passengers planning to travel for the summer holiday, a GDNonline report said.
BDB, BTEA host events management workshop for Bahrain SMEs
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), has organised a workshop for professionals in the events management sector. The initiative forms part of joint efforts to strengthen private-sector participation in developing Bahrain’s events ecosystem and enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities within the sector.