MANAMA: Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Fakhro on Saturday highlighted the importance of role played by the hospitality sector in the development of the national economy.
The Minister noted that during follow up the development of commercial movement and economic activities in the Kingdom come from government’s keenness and its continuous support that contribute to enhancing the local economy.
This came during a field visit yesterday morning to Rami Hotel and at Seef District, where he was received Hotel owner Raj Shetty, who expressed his appreciation to the continuous visit under taken by the minister to check on the latest development of hotel and occupancy rate, pointing the growth of visitors number and increase the occupancy rate by 55% Especially on weekends and at present time during Formula 1 which attracts large turnout of visitors forms the region and the world.
The Minister praised the outstanding services provided by the hotel, which have a high added value to the national economy. He praised at the same time hotels sector in Bahrain, which is one of the most important foundations of tourism in the country.