Bahrain travel agents launch India promotion
Ten Bahrain-based travel agencies led by House of Travel have launched a drive to promote tourism to India from Bahrain in association with India Tourism, Dubai.
The Bahrain Travel Alliance comprising Al Bader Travel, Al Fanar Travel, Al Hidaya Travel, Al Gosaibi Travel, Bahrain International Travel, Galaxy Travel, House of Travel, International Travel Bureau, Kanoo Travel and Sunshine Tours will offer various options for tourist to India in the coming months.
The alliance tonight launched a new 32-page bilingual India holiday brochure at a cultural event at Crowne Plaza.
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