Exhibition World Bahrain has been awarded the title of “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” at the World Travel Awards 2023.
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Middle East’s newest and largest exhibition and convention center, is pleased to announce that it has been named the “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” by the World Travel Awards.
The award was presented to Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), at the World Travel Awards 2023 Grand Final Gala Ceremony, which took place on December 1, 2023, at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE, in the presence of HE Philip Joseph Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, tourism ministers, and travel elites from around the world.
Exhibition World Bahrain received the most votes, earning the internationally recognized award from Bharat Mandapam in India and Tkina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in New Zealand. Because of Exhibition World Bahrain’s versatility, with its ultramodern amenities and innovative services that cater to all types of events, the Kingdom of Bahrain has further cemented its reputation as the leading global hub for the MICE industry.
Winning the award for “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” coincides with EWB’s first anniversary and marks a remarkable series of accomplishments. The venue has hosted a wide range of prestigious events, including large-scale exhibitions, conventions, conferences, congresses, grand weddings, live concerts, product launches, seminars, and much more.
EWB is strategically located in Bahrain’s thriving Sakhir district, the Kingdom’s burgeoning hub for events, sports, and entertainment. The modern Arabesque structure is adjacent to Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the Middle East’s home of Formula 1 and motorsport, Al Dana Amphitheatre, the region’s newest live entertainment destination, and the soon-to-be developed Bahrain International Sports City, and has easy access to the new Bahrain International Airport, over 18,000 hotel rooms across the island, and a diverse range of attractions and dining experiences.
Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of BTEA, commented on the achievement, saying, “It has been a privilege to receive this coveted award at the WTA ceremony.” This remarkable achievement reaffirms EWB’s exceptional performance and continuous strides in the MICE industry, which is aligned with Bahrain’s tourism strategy 2022-2026 objectives of positioning Bahrain as a key regional player in business tourism and hosting major international exhibitions and conventions, increasing tourism’s contribution to GDP, increasing the number of target markets, and diversifying the tourism product.”
“By implementing mega tourism projects, the Kingdom of Bahrain is solidifying its position as one of the most sought-after destinations in the next five years, backed by well-developed infrastructure, unique attractions, and enticing promotional packages offering,” Dr. Qaedi added.
“We are immensely proud to achieve another success story in just one year of our venue’s operation,” said Dr. Debbie Kristiansen, General Manager of Exhibition World Bahrain. This well-deserved award highlights EWB’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in attracting the world’s most well-known and important events to the Kingdom of Bahrain, with many of them taking place for the first time.”
“Thanks to BTEA’s clear vision and the venue’s world class state-of-the-art facilities, we are heading into brighter years by elevating our partners’ and visitors’ experiences and achieving further recognition in the future,” Dr. Kristiansen concluded. We continue to receive a high level of interest from various international clients and event organizers who want to host their events in our venue, thereby actively contributing to the growth of Bahrain’s business tourism and impacting the national economy.”
Following the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) recent announcement to name the Kingdom of Bahrain to host this prestigious event for the first time in the region, EWB will host the 9th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in 2024, reflecting the Kingdom’s exceptional tourism and entertainment capabilities as one of the leading gastronomy and gourmet destinations in the Middle East. In addition, for the first time in Bahrain, EWB will host the 29th edition of Routes World, one of the world’s largest civil aviation expos. This event will bring airlines, airports, and aviation stakeholders from all over the world together to build air services and drive global economic growth.
Since its inception in November 2022, EWB has been an internationally recognized world-class MICE venue. In just one year, EWB has received a number of prestigious awards, rankings, and recognitions. During the IMEX 2022 Exhibition, EWB and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) received the Eventseum Hall of Fame’s 2021 Global Innovation Award for Convention and Conference Centres in two separate categories: new construction and sole winner for the EMEA region.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has re-entered the top 100 in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Global Rankings for the first time in five years, claiming the 89th position for international events held in 2022 at EWB, the highest ranking for Bahrain in the last decade. It demonstrates the clear impact of the country’s MICE transformation efforts, as well as the Kingdom’s growing value as a strategic and favorable destination for business tourism.
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC), the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) are among the 12 international organizations and associations that EWB is a proud member
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), which will open in November 2022, is the Middle East’s newest exhibition and convention center and the largest in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The centre’s large capacity, with ten halls, multiple exits and entrances, storage facilities, and a wide range of services, will allow it to host multiple events and exhibitions at the same time, making it an appealing location for local, regional, and international exhibitions. It also attracts a wide range of events of various sizes and configurations, including large conventions and exhibitions, conferences and meetings, live entertainment performances, large weddings, galas and celebrations, and corporate functions.
The EWB conference center has a main hall that can accommodate over 4,000 guests and can be subdivided into three separate halls, all of which are equipped with the most up-to-date technical services to host international conferences and events. It also has a number of smaller halls for medium- and small-scale conferences and meetings.
Exhibition World Bahrain is owned by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and operated by BTEA’s strategic partner, ASM Global, which operates the world’s most prestigious exhibitions, entertainment, and sports venues across five continents with a portfolio of more than 350 venues worldwide.
EWB is dedicated to hosting and attracting large-scale international, regional, and local exhibitions, conferences, conventions, product launches, live entertainment, large weddings, and bespoke events from around the world, further elevating the Kingdom’s position as a regional pioneer in the MICE industry.
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