Bahrain’s tourism sector remains a key national priority, serving as a vital driver of economic diversification in line with the country’s development plans, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has said.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the government’s growing focus on tourism development is part of a broader vision to enhance infrastructure, expand services as he inaugurated the Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel and Residences in Seef District yesterday.
The government’s focus on tourism is also creating an attractive and sustainable environment capable of drawing more visitors and encouraging high-quality investments in hospitality, he said.
Shaikh Khalid underscored that the new property adds value to Bahrain’s hospitality landscape and reflects the confidence of leading international hotel brands in the kingdom’s investment climate.
Hilton’s expanding presence in Bahrain strengthens the competitiveness of the tourism sector and offers visitors more high-standard accommodation options, supporting the sector’s contribution to economic growth, he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister underscored that Bahrain continues to advance steadily in implementing the Tourism Sector Strategy 2022-2026, which aims to position the kingdom as a global tourism hub and increase the sector’s share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 11.4 per cent by 2026.
Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi noted that the hotel’s opening marks an important step in strengthening Bahrain’s hospitality capacity amid growing demand.
Bahrain City Centre Towers chairman and owner of the project Mahmood Mohamed Faqeeh said that the opening reflects the government’s commitment to supporting hotel investments and projects that advance the tourism and hospitality domains.
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