Bahrain travel sector looks to bounce back
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The Bahrain travel industry is looking forward to a return to normality following the country’s decision to formally end its state of emergency on 1 June after months of civil unrest.”There can be no denying the past few months have been difficult trading times for everyone in the Kingdom, not simply the travel industry,” said Paul Clabburn, general manager of the Bahrain International Travel Group “The unrest disrupted everyone’s life and the news is wholeheartedly welcome. People can now plan their summer vacations and businesses their corporate travel with confidence and security. We know, from the feedback from our customers, that they all wish to travel away during the hot summer months and I predict that we may well be in for one of the busiest summers we have had for a few years as people put the troubles firmly behind them and head off on well deserved vacations. Clabburn predicted the recovery could be so strong it could lead to a shortfall in airline capacity during the peak summer period.”There simply will not be enough seats available to the most popular destinations at the peak travel time, remembering as we must that the Holy Month of Ramadan falls during August and for Bahraini nationals, Ramadan is a time when they like to be at home, celebrating with their families,” he said. “My advice to clients is to book early to ensure you get the dates of your choice plus don’t forget all the best priced seats fill up very fast.”Clabburn stressed that despite the recent civil unrest, Bahrain remained a relatively safe destination in the Middle East.”Despite the recent unrest, Bahrain remains a safe and friendly place to visit,” he said. “Indeed, visitors should know that the problems were associated with disagreements on government activity – never was there any animosity directed towards visitors. Bahrainis have and always will be one of the most hospitable people towards visitors who they look upon and treat as honoured guests.”
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