Fourteen Bahrain-based Gulf Air travel agents were recognised for their sales performance for the year 2004 in an award ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The ceremony, held annually by Gulf Air, recognises the outstanding business performances of its Bahrain based travel agents every year. The awards are given out in four categories with the top performer receiving the Gold award and the second best travel agent, the Silver while the next four agents receiving the Bronze awards. The rest receive certificates of recognition for their sales performance.
This year, Kanoo Travels was the proud winner of the Gold award for its top performance for 2004, while World Travel Service received the Silver Award. Kanoo Travels won the Gold Award last year as well for its sales productivity. Dadabhai Travel, Al Gosaibi Travel, Al Safeer Travel and Cleopatra Travel were the winners of the Bronze Awards.
“Gulf Air works closely with its travels agents and recognizes the important role they play in our business. Therefore, we feel it is equally important to recognize their performances,” says Gulf Air General Manager- Bahrain Shaikh Bader bin Salman Al Khalifa.
“The awards are given out on the basis of their sales productivity over a period of one year.”
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is presently owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the region.
More than half a century later, the regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central in defining the brand and service ethos within the contemporary and global environment.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft.
Under President and Chief Executive James Hogan, the successful implementation of the first phase of a restructuring programme, which commenced in 2003, has resulted in the establishment of a platform for sustained commercial operation.
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 ‘boutique airline’ vision.
The dramatic turnaround in fortunes has won international recognition. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, which recognised the airline’s commitment to service excellence. Other awards include:
Winner – Middle East Leading First Class Airline, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner – World’s Leading Airport Lounge, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner - Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2006
