Manama, : Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) received a staff delegation from the US Senate and House of Representatives.
Dr. Qaedi briefed the delegation on the tourism sector’s role in the economic recovery plan initiated by the government in October 2021.
He noted the importance of the tourism sector as one of the plan’s most promising aspects.
He also briefed the delegation on the details of Bahrain’s tourism strategy 2022-2026.
The strategy is geared towards doubling the tourism sector’s contribution to the GDP, diversifying the tourism offerings, and attracting a larger influx of tourists from diverse nationalities and countries across the globe.
Dr. Qaedi highlighted the achievements of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and their various initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the performance of the tourism sector in the Kingdom.
He reviewed the most recent information, statistics, and developments related to the tourism sector, including details about tourist destinations, the richness and diversity of the tourism offerings, as well as the events, festivals, and entertainment activities organized by the authority throughout the year.
He also discussed the special offers presented to tourists and the ongoing efforts to promote the Bahraini tourism sector.
Dr. Qaedi affirmed the importance of fostering connections with different nations and organizations operating within the tourism sector to support the recovery of the industry, strengthen collaborative efforts in regional and global tourism, share expertise, and actively engage in tourism events, meetings, and forums.
He highlighted the opportunities that these meetings offer to apprise the American side of prominent tourism ventures within the Kingdom, acknowledging the US as a pivotal tourism market to Bahrain, he stressed the necessity of investing in the Bahraini-US relations.
