Gulf Air holds its annual international conference “Towards a Sustainable Future”

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, held its annual international conference “Towards a Sustainable Future” in the presence of Fatima bint Jaafar Al Serafi, Minister of Tourism, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Air Group, Khalid Hussein Taqi, CEO of Gulf Air Group, Geoffrey Goh, and senior Gulf Air officials. In addition to the managers of stations and airports in the national carrier’s global network.

The opening ceremony included a speech delivered by Minister Fatima bint Jaafar Al-Sirafi, in which she referred to the strong relationship between the tourism and aviation sectors, and the great opportunities provided by the national carrier’s network and its positive impact on enhancing tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain and attracting more tourists, adding that such meetings provide An ideal platform to discuss the latest developments in both sectors.

For his part, Khalid Hussein Taqi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Air Group, stressed in his speech the importance of cooperation and innovation to ensure a sustainable future for the aviation industry, explaining that the conference aims to unify visions about Gulf Air’s goals and strategies for the coming year, with a focus on improving the passenger experience by continuing Enhancing air connectivity and providing exceptional customer service.

The conference program included workshops and discussion sessions that addressed topics such as strategic alignment, appreciation of outstanding performance, exchange of knowledge, and enhancement of cooperation, in addition to focusing on the most prominent trends, challenges, and opportunities in the aviation industry. The conference program provided the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships between Gulf Air employees in Bahrain and their colleagues abroad.

During the first day of the conference, distinguished station and airport managers were honored, in recognition of their outstanding performance and significant contributions to the continued success of the company. Gulf Air Group CEO, Geoffrey Goh, and Gulf Air Chief Operating Officer, Captain Qasim Ismail, handed over awards for exceptional operational performance. For the year 2024 for airport managers, the Bahrain station won the award for best performance in terms of punctuality, the Moscow station also won the award for best performance in terms of safety, while the Shanghai station received an award. Best performance in terms of customer service.

Station managers who achieved outstanding sales performance for the year 2024 were also honoured, receiving their awards from Gulf Air Group CEO and Sales Director – Commercial at Gulf Air, Joanna Patterson. Awards were given to station managers: Singapore station received the award for best performance in premium class sales, Bahrain station received the award for best performance in sales through the website, while Dubai won the award for best performance in direct flight sales.

The Gulf Air International Conference is a pivotal event for the national carrier’s employees working in the carrier’s various stations and international airports, as it provides a platform for strategic communication, enhancing the spirit of innovation, and improving cooperation frameworks. It also reflects the airline’s commitment to empowering its work teams and enhancing its leadership in the aviation industry.

Gulf Air plays an essential role in connecting Bahrain to the world through its commitment to excellence in aviation and expanding its global network. With its focus on sustainability and future strategies, the national carrier aims to become the airline of choice, strengthening its position as a major player in the aviation industry and highlighting the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a hub. A pioneering aviation and gateway to the region.