Bahrain eager to help rebuild global tourism | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Bahrain eager to help rebuild global tourism | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Bahrain is eager to actively contribute to the global rebuilding of the tourism sector following many challenges resulting from Covid-19. This was emphasised by Industry, Commerce, and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). Al Zayani was speaking during his participation in the opening of the 116th session of World Tourism Organization’s Executive Board meetings held in Jeddah. The minister, who was accompanied by BTEA Chief Executive Officer Dr Nasser Qaedi, pointed out that global cooperation accelerates the tourism sector’s recovery by leveraging shared experiences and implementing global efforts to ensure a brighter and more prosperous future. Al Zayani said that Saudi Arabia’s hosting for the first time the meetings of the WTO’s Executive Council boosts tourism in the region, enhances its countries’ participation in the global tourism industry, and contributes to the achievement of national tourism goals. He pointed out that tourism progress has a great impact on the region, including the Kingdom in improving its presence on the world tourism map and achieving its desired goals in this significant sector. Successful ending The event, where top officials of international organisations from