Bahrain’s hospitality sector ‘will bounce back’ – ZAWYA

Bahrain’s hospitality sector ‘will bounce back’ – ZAWYA

" in the long term the sentiments in Bahrain are of resilience and adapting with innovative solutions.". Some hotels were delivering set menus to their customers, while others have been turned into quarantine facilities to provide paid services to those who do not wish to stay in the government quarantine facilities.. Also speaking during the webinar was Abu Dhabi National Hotels chief executive Khalid Anib who said the future of the hospitality sector in the Gulf would see a drastic shift.. Mr Anib, who previously worked in Bahrain, said a complete rebound of the sector was uncertain due to the pandemic, but added it could take between eight months to a year.. The hotels and restaurants sector in Bahrain recorded the highest non-oil sector annual growth at 6.8pc last year, according to the latest economic indicator report released by the Finance and National Economy Ministry.. The occupancy rates of four- and five-star hotels increased from 41pc and 49pc, respectively, in 2018 to 45pc and 52pc, respectively, in 2019..