The Travel Celebration, featuring the Travel Gossip Awards, has announced Bahrain as its 2026 headline sponsor.
The event takes place at Vision Hall, King’s Cross, London on 25 March 2026, recognising industry suppliers, partners and destinations that have been voted agents’ favourites.
Visit Bahrain Director, Business Development Ian Scott said sponsoring the event brings the opportunity to showcase Bahrain to the UK travel trade.
He said: “The main island of Bahrain is small; the direct as well as one-stop airlift from the UK is very strong; all the leading hotel brands are present; there are countless bars, nightclubs and restaurants; and the rich culture runs deep yet most people, trade and consumer, know very little about it.
“Tasked with launching Bahrain in the UK my priority was trade and I turned to Travel Gossip. Throughout 2026 you will hear a lot more about the destination, I will educate consumers too, and one of the highlights of the year will be the Travel Gossip Travel Celebration event in March.
“My decision to be the headline sponsor is a way of showing my commitment to the travel agents who I am sure will see Bahrain as a new sales opportunity in the Middle East, and I look forward to celebrating their achievements with them in March.”
Travel Gossip Managing Director Anwar Sohawon said: “We’re thrilled that Bahrain is headline sponsor of The Travel Celebration featuring the Travel Gossip Awards 2026.
“The event provides a perfect platform to showcase the destination and this partnership is a demonstration of Bahrain’s commitment to the trade. Big thanks to Ian Scott and the team – we can’t wait for what’s going to be a fantastic night.”
Next year’s event will be the fourth Travel Celebration, featuring the Travel Gossip Awards, and the event will be attended by up to 400 guests, including 200 travel agents. The shortlist for the Travel Gossip Awards was revealed this week and voting is now open.
Click here to see the shortlist and to vote. Voting closes on 2 January 2026.
Tickets are available here.
Suppliers can request more information about sponsorship here.
