iGA holds workshop on improving tourism statistics in Bahrain

iGA holds workshop on improving tourism statistics in Bahrain

Held in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) delivered a workshop on improving the mechanisms behind gathering tourism statistics in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Over 20 government and tourism experts were in attendance. iGA Director of Economic Statistics, Noora Khamis Al-Saadoon said that the workshop, which reflects the strong partnership between the iGA and the Ministry, is part of ongoing efforts towards improving the tourism sector, one of the most important contributors to the Kingdom’s national economy. Starting in 2015, Bahrain’s tourism statistics have been digitized as part of a multi-phased strategy to develop the sector. This led to enhancements in data sources in line with the recommendations of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and the creation of a comprehensive statistics and information database, compiled from government entities using the Bahrain Open Data Portal (data.gov.bh). She highlighted the importance of indices and data in assisting government organizations and decision-makers in achieving national objectives and supporting the Kingdom’s development. Al-Saadoon added that the main objective behind the workshop was to explore and exchange ideas on how to further develop data collection and production in coordination with relevant tourism entities. Another objective is discussing the technical