Destination weddings are gaining popularity as couples search for the dream destination that reflects their personal style.
The destination wedding and celebration industry is booming worldwide. Here in the GCC, Bahrain is luring brides and grooms with surreal landscapes and exceptional values. Island Wedding Bahrain was one of the featured exhibitors at the 17th Wedding Exhibition March 5-8th at Nayyara Hall in Riyadh.
DQ Living had the opportunity to meet Dr. Ali Follad, Adviser to Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and project Manager of Island Weddings, Bahrain.
What makes Bahrain a premier wedding destination?
The high class facilities, hotels, and restaurants are a major draw. Bahrain is also unique in it’s 2000 years of history, and anyone who has visited or lived in Bahrain will tell you that the people of Bahrain are most welcoming and hospitable. The unique shopping areas such as the Manama Souk add cultural flair to the experience. Bahrain is conveniently located just across the King Fahd Causeway from Dammam, Gulf Air and Saudi Airlines offer regular direct flights between Riyadh or Jeddah and Manama, and Bahrain is only 3-4 hours from most India locations.
How does BTEA work to attract tourists to Bahrain?
Bahrain Festivals and events draw tourists from across the GCC and the world. The Shopping Festival, Food Festival, and Sea Festivals are growing every year. Formula One, upcoming April 6,7,8 2018 is one of the largest events.
In 2016, Bahrain opened representative offices in Riyadh, Mumbai, Frankfort, Paris, London, Beijing, and Moscow. Are there any exciting developments we can look forward to? Bahrain continues to attract a growing MICE business. We just received the approval to build the largest exhibition & convention center in Bahrain. The center will be the latest of its kind in the GCC, with an area of 120,000 square meters next to Bahrain International Circuit & furthermore, Bahrain International Airport expansion will be ready by mid 2020.
If an individual or organization is interested to organize an event in Bahrain, who should they contact for assistance?
He/She can contact BTEA directly. BTEA works closely with families and organizations to help facilitate the entire process, from laying out the options, answering questions, and connecting them with the best event and wedding planners on the Island. Bahrainislandwedding. com is the most informative and comprehensive web- site in the Middle East for all your destination wedding needs.
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority
PO Box 11644 Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 17558800 (7:30 AM to 2:00 PM)
Email: info@bahrainislandwedding.com
