Bahrain chosen to host 9th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism next year

Monday, October 16, 2023

Bahrain has been chosen by the World Tourism Organization to host the 9th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism next year, the world’s largest event of its type. It will be the first time in the Middle East.

The statement was made on the margins of the 8th annual forum, which was held in San Sebastian, Spain, from Thursday to Saturday.

“As this region experiences rapid development in tourism, we are thrilled to showcase Bahrain’s rich heritage and the unique spirit of sharing embedded in its gastronomy – a driver of inclusive tourism development,” said Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UNWTO.

Its goal is to encourage the sharing of expertise in tourism and gastronomy, including the identification of best practices and the promotion of culinary experiences as a key component in destination development.

Nasser Qaedi, chief executive of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, added, “This prominent event will serve as an ideal platform to offer the best innovative solutions to elevate gastronomy tourism, highlighting the kingdom’s outstanding gourmet and culinary experience based on its rich legacy, intersection of civilisations and cultures, local cuisine diversity and its fame for diverse tastes, which will positively support tourism product diversity and increase inbound tourism influx.”

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