Bahrain outlines plans to boost tourism growth, attract major events

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.

UFI opens registration for 2026 Global Congress in Bahrain

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

UFI has opened registration for its 93rd Global Congress, set for November 2–5, 2026 in Bahrain at Exhibition World Bahrain, in partnership with Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, bringing leaders together to discuss exhibition trends.

Bahrain offers optional Q1 fee deferral for tourism establishments

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Tourist-focused establishments can choose to postpone payment of their Q1 fees to the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The optional measure applies to hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourist restaurants.