Bahrain Air presence at BITE 2009 has remarkable outcome

Bahrain Air's stand attracted a large number of visitors that approached to benefit from the special fares that was offered only at BITE, furthermore Bahrain Air stand was also approach by serious business visitors.

Mr. Ibrahim Abdulla Al Hamer, Bahrain Air's Managing Director, said:

"This year our partaking at BITE was a great success story, especially by offering 20% off the ticket fare purchased at BITE."

Furthermore he added, "The event has allowed us to rewardingly raise awareness of our promotions offerings and additional new destinations. We did effectively made use of the exhibition to uncover our growth, destination expansion and product development."

Bahrain Air's Director Corporate Planning and Commercial Operations, Mr. BK Majmudar stated, "Our presence had a remarkable outcome, where we sold 500 tickets only in three days, moreover the new business cooperation opportunities."

"Bahrain Air will carry on to concentrate on take part at such events as BITE one of the main travel and tourism events in region, allowing significant interaction between members of the travel and trade industry on a regional level, as part of measures to promote the airline as a leading Premium Carrier with affordable fares," he continued.

Among the important visitors at Bahrain Air's Stand at BITE 2009, were Labour Minister Dr. Majeed Al Alawi, accompanied by Capt. Abdulrahman Al Gaoud, Undersecretary of Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority, and others who spent some time with the Bahrain Air delegation, the guests were impressed with the Bahrain Air's Stand that was on display, and complimented Bahrain Air's team on the excellent design.

And to keep up the thrill of the unbeatable offer, Bahrain Air unveiled its new destinations to the public at the exhibition. Bahrain Air is looking for a foothold in Africa to operate to several countries on the continent. The operations in the coming weeks to Istanbul and Mumbai were announced in. By the end of October this year, Bahrain Air will also operate to Addis Abbaba, San'aa, Dhaca, Lahore, Karachi and Riyadh.

More than 9,500 people visited the Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2009) on the first two days. The fifth edition of the show, being held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, was opened by Magnum Holdings founder and group chairman Jamil Wafa.