2016/7 FOOD & TRAVEL BAHRAIN AWARDS – GALA CEREMONY

After another incredible year, and the enormous success of last year's inaugural Bahrain Food and Travel Awards, this Wednesday (February 22) sees the Gala Awards and Ceremony at the InterContinental Regency in Manama.

Once again the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) teamed up with Food and Travel Magazine to deliver the ultimate standard for Awards in the Kingdom.

More hotels, restaurants and establishments participated in this year's awards than ever before and the support from Bahrain has been unprecedented, with over 120,000 votes cast for the 2016/7 award – almost double the number from last year.

HE Minister Zayed Al Zayani & Four Seasons Team Winners Best Hotel 2015

Voters chose from category shortlists prepared by the Food & Travel Expert Panel, from literally thousands of nominations, selecting the best hotels, restaurants, and specialist retailers; from international brands & celebrated chefs to fantastic Bahraini initiatives and spectacular local talent, who made up the voting round of this year's Bahrain Food & Travel Awards.

"The discerning public have made their voices heard, selecting an elite band of finalists; ensuring the 2016/7 Bahrain Food & Travel Awards genuinely reflect not only public opinion but expert judgement too; a testament to the depth and quality of the nation's flourishing hospitality industry, confirming Bahrain's place on the culinary and tourism map." said H.E Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa CEO of Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority. "The Gala Dinner at the InterContinental Regency on Wednesday will be our most exciting Awards yet!" he concluded.

Salah Alhaiki Publisher Anisa Al Hawaj Editor HE Minister Zayed Al Zayan.

"Over the last few months our expert panel have made multiple incognito visits to each finalist, to not only assess quality but also consistency and service, ensuring the Bahrain Food & Travel Awards remain the most prestigious and sought-after awards in the region." added Salah Alhaiki, Publisher of Food and Travel Arabia.

Visit the Bahrain Food and Travel Awards web site at bahraintourismawards.com to see the elite group of that has made it through to the final round to be judged by the expert panel.

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