Gulf Air will be the gold sponsor for the Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS), to be held from 5 to 8 April 2006 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain.
Launched two years ago as Bahrain Garden Fair, the show proved to be an instant hit with visitors, which encouraged the organisers to change the name to Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) this year, expanding it beyond the regional scope.
"The event has now become a major attraction not only for the residents of Bahrain but also for people from the GCC countries, who will be attracted by the wide range and variety of new gardening and landscaping ideas the show offers," says Gulf Air Vice President Danny Barranger.
"Gulf Air has always been supporting events that promote Bahrain as an important trade and tourist destination. We believe we can play an important role in facilitating both trade and tourism with our wide network of services from Bahrain."
"Besides, we strongly believe that this eco-friendly event will go along way in promoting environmental awareness and appreciation among people. Gulf Air, together with the organizers, will extend its fullest support to further encourage this enthusiasm."
The show this year will be centered on the theme, “Trees of Bahrain,” with the objective to focus on native trees and preserving them. Activities in this year's show include a new competition on trees in which three categories of trees - the oldest tree, highest tree and experimental tree – will be selected for awards. In addition, the regular annual features such as scientific competition, furniture competition and Her Highness Shaikha Sabika Bint Ibrahim Pottery competition will also be held.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
