Gulf Air has come up with an exciting range of holiday packages for travellers at the Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE), which opened today. In addition, an unbeatable 10% discount is being offered by Gulf Air Holidays until 18 May 2006 for those wishing to book their holiday packages.
Gulf Air is a major participant at the Bahrain International Travel Expo being held on 9, 10 and 11 May 2006.
Following the hugely successful expo last year, BITE 2006 is all set to attract more than 12000 visitors from Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries in addition to the local population. As many as 42 travel and tourism companies from 15 countries will be participating in the expo.
"Gulf Air, with the biggest network in the Middle East, offers excellent connections to over 45 destinations across the continents," says Ali Murtada, Vice President Business Units.
"BITE is an excellent opportunity to showcase our irresistible holiday packages to some exciting destinations in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Pan- Arab region."
"Gulf Air Holidays, our dedicated holiday packages division, has produced a new set of 'Experience' programmes for this summer – the Arabian Experience, Asia Pacific Experience and the European Experience packages- offering new incentives such as pre-bookable excursions, new destinations and classic combination packages."
"As an exclusive BITE 2006 offer, Gulf Air is pleased to announce a 10% discount for holiday makers and business travellers wishing to book their holiday packages," adds Ali Murtada.
All Gulf Air Holidays packages include return Economy Class flights on Gulf Air, seven nights accommodation in star-graded hotels, breakfast each morning and return airport transfers by private vehicle.
For instance, passengers can enjoy an all-inclusive holiday in Bangkok for as little as BD247 or go to Paris for just BD447!
Special packages for additional nights are also available.
Gulf Air Holidays packages focus on the travel preferences of both the local community and resident expatriates and are packed with quality, value-for-money package holidays with a range of properties to suit all tastes and budgets, from luxurious beach-front resorts to elegant boutique hotels, from homely self catering apartments to chic villas.
More details can be found on the dedicated website at www.gulfair-holidays.com.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
