After the incredible success of the inaugural Bahrain Food and Travel Awards last year, Bahrain has again 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 was unprecedented, with over 120,000 votes cast for the 2016/7 award – almost double the number from last year.

Voters chose from category shortlists prepared by the Food & Travel Expert Panel, from literally thousands of nominations, selecting the best hotels, restaurants, specialist retailers, airlines, & tour operators; from international brands and 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 Shaikh Khaled Bin Humood Al Khalifa CEO of Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority.

“Over the last few months our expert panel has 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.

The winners will be announced at the Bahrain Food & Travel Bahrain Awards Gala Ceremony, which will be held at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain on February 22. - TradeArabia News Service