Oman Air marks ‘Three-Decade Legacy’ in the skies
Oman Air is passing a major milestone this month with the occasion of its 30th anniversary, a journey which began in March 1993 with a single flight between the cities of Muscat and Salalah.
Oman Air increases flights to Moscow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased the frequency of flights to Moscow as part of its summer schedule.
Celebrating women in travel: Nominate an inspiring woman for the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards
Travel Daily Media (TD) and Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) have been working together to celebrate the achievements of women in the travel industry all year round, not just on…
Oman Air Holidays partners with Muzn Islamic Banking for Umrah packages
Continuing to elevate the travel experience, Oman Air Holidays has partnered with Muzn, National Bank of Oman’s Islamic banking window, to offer flexible financing plans for Umrah packages.
Oman Air wraps up a successful ITB Berlin
Oman Air has wrapped up a successful three days at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism trade fair.
Romania’s Viticulture Renaissance – highlighting women winemakers at the heart of Europe
Romania can count back in millennia, when it comes to experience in wine making; in fact it has one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions and is even one of the world’s largest…
Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.
Oman Air Celebrates First Female Omani Captain
The appointment of Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani Captain for Oman Air marks a significant milestone in the country’s aviation sector. At a ceremony conducted at Oman Air’s…
Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023, continuing its ambitious and dynamic fleet and network growth strategy.
The number…
Ooredoo Group Appoints New Oman CEO and Acting CEO for Ooredoo Algeria
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (“Ooredoo”) – Ticker ORDS – has announced the appointment of Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim as the new chief executive officer of Ooredoo Oman, effective 1 March 2023, succeeding…
Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule
Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023
Oman Air gets its eighth IOSA Renewal Certification
Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
Doha, Qatar is revealed as the most popular romantic destination according to TikTok
DiscoverCars.com has investigated the most popular romantic destinations according to TikTok. They did this by using a seed list from Forbes and ranking the top 23 destinations according…
Romantic holidays on the rise
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have witnessed a 35% surge in demand for travel to celebrate the occasion of love.
Shangri-La Oman launches a collection of immersive and romantic experiences
Adjoining resorts Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn in Muscat have curated a dreamy programme for couples to rekindle relationships during the month of love.
Shangri-La Al Husn Muscat designs ‘romantic experience’
Valentine’s is all about making an impression. Sweep off her feet with a collection of experiences on a two-day stay in the Royal Suite of Shangri-La Al Husn including limousine and…
Enjoy up to 23% with Oman Air’s global sale
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its highly anticipated Global Sale, offering up to 23% off Business and Economy Class fares.
Lisbon, the most romantic capital city in Europe
New research has revealed which capital cities in Europe are the most romantic as the run-up to Valentine's Day approaches by analysing Trip Advisor for the number of romantic restaurants…
Seven secluded spots for your romantic proposal
Photography experts at ParrotPrint.com have named seven of the most secluded spots across the world where it’s perfect for loved-up couples to say ‘yes’!
7 days of romance at The Residence Maldives
The lockdown excuse has reached its expiration date and it’s time to wow your lover with a neatly curated week of romance.
Oman Air’s Sindbad Programme added to Ooredoo’s Nojoom Partners
Continuing to enrich the travel experience, Oman Air’s frequent flyer programme, Sindbad, has been added to Ooredoo’s list of Nojoom partners.
Oman Air and SalamAir expand codeshare partnership
Oman Air and SalamAir expanded their codeshare partnership, add four services with Oman Air codesharing on the following SalamAir - operated frequencies starting from 09 January 2023:
UK’s most romantic city break destinations
New research reveals the UK’s most romantic city break destinations, from Brighton to Bath.
The study by Bounce analysed cities across the UK on factors such as the number of romantic…
Oman Air ranked as most punctual airline in Middle East and Africa in 2022
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality.
As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance…
Oman Air partners with bespoke HSBC Oman global currency solution
Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security.
Pact signed to operate 14 flights between Oman and Russia
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of air transport with the Federal Republic of Russia.
Majid Al Futtaim opens Snow Oman on 24 Dec
Majid Al Futtaim, the shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, opened Snow Oman on 24 December.
Oman Air Holidays partners with Jordan Tourism Board
Oman Air Holidays has announced a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan.
Oman Air partners with Omantel
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board…
Oman Air highlights digital transformation achievements
Continuing to drive transformation in the aviation sector, Oman Air’s Digital department recently held its annual workshop.
Oman Air unveils ‘Super Saver’ offer
Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever.
US cities with the most romantic hotels
New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and therefore ideal for a couples vacation
Oman Air welcomes ‘Future Leaders’ with Commercial Graduate Programme Induction Ceremony
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme.
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Phuket
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated route to Phuket, celebrating the first flight with a ceremony at its First and Business Class…
Vistara to fly to Oman
Vistara is launching its first scheduled passenger service to Oman, with the country’s capital Muscat (MCT) set to receive daily service from Mumbai (BOM).
Oman Air launches special fares for world cup travellers from GCC
Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World…
Oman Air at World Travel Market London 2022
Joining Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the airline will be showcasing its products and services to major global players in the travel and tourism industry, the highlight of which…
Oman Air renews agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced, at the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), a renewed long-term agreement to help the airline reach its…
Oman Sail welcomes Oman Air as official and exclusive airline partner
Oman Sail announced it has signed an agreement with Oman Air which will see the Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier become the Official and Exclusive Airline Partner for all Oman Sail…
Oman Air Holidays launches two new packages
Offering travellers, a true Omani adventure, Oman Air Holidays has introduced two new packages that showcase the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality
Oman Air launches four weekly flights to Phuket
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting 15 November…
Oman Air to shift to Mopa airport in Goa
The Middle East-based carrier officially announces plans to shift flights to new Greenfield International Airport at Mopa.
Romania advises citizens to avoid travel to Russia
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania (MAE) has persistently repeated the recommendations addressed to Romanian citizens to avoid non-essential travel…
Oman Air appoints Majid Sulaiman Al Qassabi as its new Country Manager
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed of Majid Sulaiman Al Qassabi as its new Country Manager - Oman.
Enjoy upto 20% off on economy flights with Oman Air
Making the travel experience even more rewarding, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its Weekend Special campaign, offering up to 20% off Economy class…
Golf diplomacy highlights Oman’s tourism and investment potential
The Sultanate of Oman is leveraging golf as an elegant ambassador to highlight the natural beauty of the Sultanate for travellers and to promote its numerous investment opportunities.
Oman Airports signs an agreement with To70
Oman Airports company has signed an agreement with To70 of the Netherlands to improve operations inside Muscat International Airport and ensure their smooth flow
Oman Air to be the official airline for IRONMAN 70.3 Salalah
IRONMAN 70.3, will be hosted in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, creating the ideal backdrop for this spectacular event.
El Al selects TAL Aviation as its GSA in Romania and Moldova
From 1 September, TAL Aviation will also serve as El Al’s GSA (General Sales Agent) in the Eastern European Union nations, Romania and Moldova.
TPConnects partners with Oman Air to launch IATA Pay service in India
Retail travel technology specialist, TPConnects partners with Oman Air to help launch the IATA Pay service in India.
20% off on business and economy class with Oman Air
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering discounts of up to 20% off on Business and Economy Class fares on selected international destinations.
Oman Air increases flights between Muscat and Turkish destinations of Istanbul and Trabzon
The airline has increased frequencies between Muscat and Trabzon from 3 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights, and between Muscat and Istanbul from 7 weekly flights to 8 weekly flights.
Oman embarks on plan to tap USD 7.8 billion investment in travel
The plan includes establishing a system of governance and updating the legal framework by reviewing and updating the tourism law and its executive regulations
Here’s why Avalon Waterways’ Romantic Rhine River cruise should be on top of your bucket list
A romantic Rhine River cruise will take you to one of the timeless and historical rivers in Europe dotted with storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards…
Oman is Arabia’s best-kept travel secret
Oman set to create the largest Oasis Park in the Middle East.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Oman is Arabia’s best-kept travel secret
Oman Air Transforms Staff Travel with New Software
Oman Air Transforms Staff Travel with New Software -
Oman Air has partnered with IBS Software to fully digitalize its staff travel program, delivering a highly configurable, self-service…
Oman Tourism unveil plans for luxury seaside resort and private residences in Muscat
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), the executive arm of the Sultanate of Oman for tourism development, announce plans for the upcoming Four…
VisitOman ignites interest in the Middle East’s most exciting new tourist destination
The Sultanate of Oman has been voted Top 10 Country as Best in Travel 2022 by Lonely Planet, demonstrating that the world has begun to take notice of the Sultanate’s potential as a…
Oman Removes PCR Test For Fully Vaccinated Visitors
If you are looking for a truly authentic experience in the Middle East, Oman is the place to be. It has a rich cultural heritage; stunning scenery; and luxurious hotels to match.
Oman scraps off PCR test, only two-dose vaccine mandatory for arrivals
Oman’s Supreme Committee said that passengers arriving into the Sultanate have to show proof of two-dose vaccination with any vaccines approved in Oman, while PCR test proof is not required
Visitor arrivals to Oman plunge by 25% in 2021
Oman witnessed a decline of 25.4% in number of visitors in 2021 compared to the year ago period
Romantic destinations around the world
Every year on the 14th of February millions of people send their Valentine’s Day cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate one of the most romantic days of the year, and for those wishing to…
Woman Quarantines in Plane Lavatory After Testing Positive for COVID-19
After testing positive for COVID-19 mid-flight, a woman described her five-hour quarantine experience in a plane restroom.
New Ginger hotel by an all-woman engineering team in Mumbai
Committed towards driving women empowerment and creating an equitable workplace across industries, Indian Hotels has collaborated with TATA Projects for the construction of the new Ginger…
Japan introduces strict quarantine rules for travellers from India, Romania, US and Greece
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron, Japan adds India, Greece, Romania and four US states under strict quarantine vigilance
Oman launches masterplan of mega integrated tourism project
With a vision to transform the tourism in Oman in accordance with Oman Vision 2040, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) has revealed the masterplan and brand identity of ‘Yiti’ -…
Oman Air launches new range of stopover packages
If you're considering taking that long-awaited trip to Europe, look into Oman Air.
Oman and Greece sign visa waiver deal
Oman and Greece have signed an agreement on mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports between the Sultanate and Greece
Oman Air to join Oneworld
A report on Reuters on Sunday stated that Oman Air had decided to apply for membership in the Oneworld Alliance, whose chairman currently is Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways.
New Zealand, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Oman adopt WTTC Safe Travels stamp
More than 400 destinations around the world now hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman among the latest major…
After Langkawi, Malaysia plans to reopen Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island in October
After the successful reopening of the Langkawi, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has revealed that it is planning to reopen Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island next…
Oman unveils new tourism campaign to promote art and culture
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), has launched a new ‘Creatourism’ programme, aiming to promote art, culture and heritage in various development projects and hotels of the group
Oman lifts Covid travel rules for vaccinated travellers from 18 countries
Oman has lifted an arrival ban on 18 countries, giving immense relief to hundreds of expatriates who were stranded in their countries for over two months
Oman Air flies two routes with fully vaccinated crew
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, operated two regularly scheduled passenger flights with fully vaccinated crews to two separate domestic destinations in the Sultanate…
Roman holidays, ain’t no more! Holidays to Italy shown the red card by half of UK holidaymakers
53% of Brits would be unlikely to opt for Italy as a holiday destination after the Euro final heartbreak the Italian national team delivered on recently
Woman gets duct-taped to seat after trying to open door in-flight
Flight attendants onboard an American Airlines flight are facing criticism for their unusual method of dealing with an unruly passenger after a video emerged of them duct-taping a woman to…
Oman launches first digital national travel trade booking platform
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the Sultanate’s executive tourism development arm unveiled VisitOman.om, the first authorized national online booking and information gateway for…
Weirdest place to get your jab! Dracula’s Castle in Romania offers free Covid vaccine shots to travellers
Travellers to Dracula’s castle are more likely to find puncture marks in their arms than their necks this month, after medics have now set up a COVID-19 vaccination centre at the…
A woman assaults flight attendant as did not pick up her trash
A passenger onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York JFK had to be restrained and was arrested on arrival on Sunday after allegedly attacking and assaulting a flight…
New appointment: PATA gets first Asian American woman head
Liz Ortiguera will now become next chief executive officer effective 17 May 2021 for PATA succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy who will finish his term at the end of May
UAE, UK, Oman, Australia impose travel curbs on India
United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, Australia and Oman have joined the list of countries that have imposed travel restrictions on India in the wake of a massive surge in Coronavirus infections
The top cruise lines for romance
Some cruise lines specialise in the sort of cruises that take romance at sea to a higher level.
Oman temporarily bans entry of tourists from today
Oman will only allow citizens and residents to the enter the Sultanate from today following a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases
Fishing where the fish are: How one woman steers 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts amid the pandemic
2020 started great for Ms. Anne Arrowsmith who was promoted to corporate general manager for 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts after joining the Group in 2016 and helming the 137 Pillars…
Oman launches roadmap for USD-155 million tourism project
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have signed an agreement with Qurm Stone Development for developing a tourism project in Muscat at an investment of USD 155 million
Sharing island romance in a modern world! The Bahamas is going virtual
The Bahamas will bring its signature romance and one-of-a-kind destination experiences to the virtual world
Alila Hinu Bay “The latest luxury resort in Oman”
Set to open in May according to the booking system, Alila Hinu Bay is already making waves in Oman.
8 most romantic locations in the UK for a Valentine’s Day trip
Catbells Lakeland Walk in the Lake District could be the most romantic place in the UK to propose, according to a new study.
Air India flight with all-woman cockpit crew successfully lands at Bengaluru airport
Air India’s longest direct flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru with an all-woman cockpit crew successfully landed in the southern city on 11 January
Oman Air welcomes guests from 103 countries
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, will welcome guests from 103 countries who can travel to the country without a visa
Love-lost Brits miss out on romance due to 2020 travel restrictions
Data from KAYAK reveals there may be less love in the UK this year as hundreds of thousands of holiday romances simply didn’t happen due to travel restrictions and disrupted holiday plans.
Oman lifts travel ban from today
Oman’s Supreme Committee has decided to lift the ban on entry to and exit from the Sultanate through various land, air and sea outlets starting from 29 December
Oman gives visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries
Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to 10 days in a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy
Oman resumes issuing some tourist visas
Oman is resuming to grant tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
101-year-old Italian woman survived Spanish Flu, WWII, and COVID-19…three times
101-year-old Italian grandma, who lived through the Spanish Flu and WWII, has tested positive for coronavirus and survived three times in one year.
Romantic holiday in Paris? Try Bath now! Year-round destinations that can replace foreign holiday spots
Last-minute holiday booking platform, LateRooms.com has revealed the UK-equivalent destinations to the British public’s favourite foreign holiday hotspots
The Sarojin offers a honeymoon package that goes beyond romance
The ‘Sarojin Cares Honeymoon’ package combines some of The Sarojin’s most popular romantic activities with unforgettable and rewarding excursions that benefit those most in need around the…
Meet Thailand’s top 100 luxury sellers at the first ever ‘Distinctly Thai Luxury & Romance Mart’
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its Distinctly Thai campaign to promote Thailand’s luxury hotels and experiences.
Oman Air delivers highest-ever cargo load
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, continues to serve the nation and its customers with 69 chartered cargo-only flights from April to June, including the highest-ever cargo load the…
“We continue to assess the evolving situation”: Oman Air suspends Muscat services until further notice
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air has announced that it will be grounding planes and suspending all passenger services to and from Muscat, until further notice, as of midday, Sunday 29 March…
Oman hotel revenues drop 9.2% in January
The total revenues of Omani hotels in the three-to-five-star category fell by 9.2% to OMR 20.64 million (USD 53.4 million) until the end of January compared to OMR 22.74 million (USD…
Oman: The Paradise You Never Knew Existed
Unearth the paradise that is Oman and find out why it is one of the safest places to holiday as well as learning about historical landmarks that you can visit there.
Swiss Belhotel stakes a claim in Oman with national debut
Swiss-Belhotel International strode into the Oman market this week, with the soft opening of its first property in the country, Swiss-Belinn Muscat.
Launched as part of the company's…
JW Marriott debuts in Oman’s historic capital
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat, setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in the heart…
5 romantic (and unconventional) places to go on Valentine’s Day 2020
tajawal, the Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform, listed some of the romantic destinations that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend.
Leva Hotels to manage two properties in Oman
Leva Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with the Golden Group Holding to manage two hotels in Muscat, marking the debut of the Leva brand in Oman. While the 85-room Safeer…
Scotch delights: ASVA makes history by appointing woman to top job
Susan Morrison, chief executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, has been appointed as the new chair of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), the body…
DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka embraces woman’s touch
Awarded recently as the best company for women by Fairygodboss, the largest female career community where highly motivated women go to share authentic work and life experiences, Hilton…
7 luxurious and romantic experiences in Koh Samui
Looking for a romantic destination to pop the question or celebrate years of love, then Koh Samui is just the perfect place for you.
Oman Air unveils transformation plan
Oman Air has unveiled its transformation plan, which calls on the airline’s workers across all levels to deliver operational improvements and work with an empowered focus to deliver…
W Hotels debuts in Oman with W Muscat
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle East this year. Set…
Oman launches Khareef offerings
With tourists flocking to Salalah, Dhofar for the Khareef season to enjoy the area’s pleasant and cool weather, the Ministry of Tourism in Oman has been closely coordinating with…
UNIGLOBE Travel expands Middle East service in Oman and Dubai
UNIGLOBE Travel has expanded its network in the Middle East with the addition of UNIGLOBE Bahwan Travels in Muscat, Oman and UNIGLOBE Nasser Air Travel in Dubai, UAE.
“At UNIGLOBE,…
Etihad to launch ‘green season’ flights to Salalah, Oman
Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and the beautiful coastal city of Salalah, southern Oman, in time for the region’s unique Khareef, or green…
India is number 2 source market for Oman
With a double-digit growth of Indian tourist arrivals, Oman is betting big on the Indian outbound market.
Oman Air launches new route to Athens
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air, has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departing Muscat International Airport…
Oman Air has new pit stop in Pharoah’s land
Oman Air will commence direct flights to Egyptian city Alexandria from 31 May, the airline’s 53rd destination in its expanding global network. Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, is…
Bozhe moi: Oman Air’s Russian connection to “further stimulate economic, trade and business”
Oman Air added Russia to its expansion campaign this week, when it announced its very first flight to the country, with the arrival of flight WY 181 at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Oman Air resumes Maldives route as part of drive for 60 destinations by 2022
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Ritz Carlton’s Al Bustan Palace Oman’s grand makeover
Marking a new era in its legacy, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel reopened following a period of enhancements that includes redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed Ritz Kids…
Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it ordered.
Oman Air jets in to Athens for Summer 2019
Oman Air has announced details of the latest addition to its schedule of global network this week, with the introduction of a new daily flight to and from Athens, set to fly as of June 2019.
Millennium Hotels unveils Oman property, 11 more due to open in 2018
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its presence in Oman with a fourth hotel property, Millennium Resort Salalah.
Oman Air launches Casablanca flight as part of African network update
Following the recent celebration of its first year operating out of Manchester Airport, in the UK, Oman Air has announced it will be appraising the current make up of its service network in…
Oman Air celebrates first anniversary of Manchester connection
One year in, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated the first anniversary of its service to Manchester Airport.
Mandarin Oriental to add character and charm to the port capital of Oman
Mandarin Oriental Group has announced its plans for a new resort and branded residences in the port capital of Oman. Scheduled to open in 2021, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat will be the latest…
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action…
PM Modi visits Oman to boost bilateral trade and investment
PM Modi visited Oman at the weekend where he spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, in order to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries, with the travel industry a key…
The world’s most unromantic hotels for Valentine’s Day
Instead of writing a mushy blog on where to celebrate love on cupid’s day, I’ve hand-picked some of the world’s most unromantic hotels for Valentine's Day.
The most romantic hotels in the world according to TripAdvisor reviews
Romance is in the air and we're giving you a list of the most romantic hotels in the world according to reviews from TripAdvisor.
G Adventures adds Oman in 2018
G Adventures has released its 2018 collection of Classic trips featuring 34 new itineraries, including Oman. This is the first time the company has offered trips to the destination.
The…
PACA: Oman Air makes history with first pilot license through MPL programme
Oman Air, has taken the initiative to embrace the Multi-Crew Pilot License Programme (MPL) in close coordination with the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) to issue the first Omani…
Oman Air congratulated by GE Aviation for record breaking engine change
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was recently praised by GE Aviation, for its record breaking Boeing 787 engine change. The procedure was completed in just 20 hours,…
Oman Air new website puts locals first
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a new dedicated Oman homepage on its website. The new homepage has been designed to specifically cater for the travel…
SATA 2017: Poetree Sarovar Portico wins “Leading Romantic Resort in South Asia”
Poetree Sarovar Portico Thekkady wins the laurel of Leading Romantic Resort/Hotel in South India at SATA 2017 (South Asian Travel Awards).
The award was received by Shri R. Reghunath,…
Finalists announced for everywoman in travel awards
The finalists in the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards have been announced.
The 18 finalists were selected by a judging panel of some of the travel industry’s most senior figures…
Thailand to cement its position as Asia’s top romantic destination
Worldwide Events, today announced its major partnership with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for the revolutionary romance travel event, Amour Asia Pacific taking place in Bangkok,…
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood launches Wonder Woman exhibit
A new Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood celebrates Wonder Woman by showcasing a variety of memorable set design elements from the film.
It includes a recreation of the Amazon…
Romantic travel trade event to arrive in Asia
A travel trade event dedicated to romantic travel will come to Asia for the first time next year.
Amour, which launched in Venice in 2017, will further expand its global reach in…
Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific
Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…
Romantic Honeymoon Destinations that Won’t Break the Bank
Of all the vacations you’ll ever take, your honeymoon is probably the most anticipated and ambitious. Whether in a luxurious or adventurous sense, honeymooning newlyweds are all hoping for…
Adventure Angels Offer ‘Abundance Scholarship’ to Woman-Owned Adventure Travel Business
The Adventure Angels in conjunction with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) are thrilled to announce their second scholarship to support a female business owner from an emerging…
Flight delayed after elderly woman throws “lucky” coins into engine
A flight was late leaving Shanghai this week, after an elderly woman was spotted throwing coins into the aircraft's engine.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the 80-year-old woman was…
everywoman launches travel awards
This year marks the launch of the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards, now open for nominations and searching for the most exceptional women working within the UK’s travel industry. …
Corinthian Travel launches new Oman package for families
Corinthian Travel has created a new trip to Oman entitled, Camping in Oman: Family Holiday.
The private tour combines stays by the Indian Ocean in Muscat and Salalah, with a five-day…
Oman Air launches daily flight from Muscat to Manchester
Oman Air has launched a new daily flight from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service will depart Muscat at 14.00 hrs daily and arrive in Manchester at 19.05hrs. The return flight will be…
Oman Air signs interline with Lufthansa
Oman Air is continuing its expansion across Europe and North America after signing a new partnership agreement with Lufthansa.
Under the new agreement, Oman Air passengers can connect…
Mövenpick makes moves in Muscat as first Oman property signed
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has marked yet another milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy having inked an agreement with the Civil Service Employees Pension Fund to operate its…
First Saudi woman appointed hotel GM
History was made in the hotel industry recently when Rezidor Hotel Group appointed the first ever Saudi Arabian female general manager.
Maram Kokandi will lead the new Park Inn by…
Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job
South Korea's Young-shim Dho is one of seven candidates in line to become the UN World Tourism Organization’s new secretary-general.
Ms Dho is currently the chair of the UNWTO's…
Oman’s eco efforts
Compared to its bustling neighbour Dubai, Oman’s quiet, natural and fairly tourist-free — for now.
“I’ve seen a growing request for travels to Oman,” says Simon Cameron, founder and…
Oman’s tourism industry to receive multi-billion-dollar boost
Investment in Oman’s burgeoning tourism sector set to hit $1.17 billion by 2026, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
The total contribution of travel and tourism…
Elliot Hool, CMO of SimpleOrder Talks Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, romantic destinations are growing in popularity, with many people looking to surprise their partner on February 14. What are the most romantic restaurants…
Oman Airports reports record passenger growth in 2016
Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016.
Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…
Oman Air to more than double GDP contribution in 2017
Oman Air will more than double its contribution to the country's gross domestic product this year to OR900 million ($2.3 billion) as it seeks to continue expansion of its fleet and network.…
Oman Air denies bomb threat, confirms passenger death
Oman Air has denied a report that one of its aircraft was diverted due to a bomb threat.
A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that one of the Omani national carrier's flights had been…
Top Valentine's Day Romantic Destinations in the US
Maui has been recognized as one of the most desirable romantic destinations in the world, and the island’s most coveted neighborhood has welcomed its newest resort – the reimagined Wailea…
Five Romantic Getaways You Don't Want To Miss
With the New Year upon us, it's time to start planning where you'll go with your sweetheart in 2017. Of course romance means different things for different people, so we've included five…
Oman’s Salam Air to take off at the end of January
Oman's first budget airline, Salam Air, has reportedly revised it launch plans with passenger flights now set scheduled to commence on 30 January.
The low-cost airline, which had…
Oman Air introduces the new baggage concept
Oman Air will launch a new baggage piece concept in January 2017.
This change will help Oman Air to standardise and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional…
Action Hotels opens third hotel in Oman
Action Hotels plc, an owner, developer and asset manager of branded three and four-star hotels in the Middle East and Australia, has formally opened its third hotel in Oman, Mercure Sohar.…
Omantel and Oman Air in partnership deal
Omantel, the Sultanate’s leading telecom provider, and Oman Air, the national carrier, have signed a partnership agreement that will result in the enhancement of the value of the services…
Oman Air touches down in Guangzhou
Oman Air launched its inaugural flight to Guangzhou late last week.
The new route marks the airline's arrival in China and the flights will now operate four times a week using a…
Christmas comes early for Romanian kids with Ryanair
Ryanair has held its first ever Santa flight in Romania, flying 150 children from Craiova to Bucharest, onboard a specially chartered Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The children are…
Oman Air introduces new Oman Air Pass
Oman Air has introduced Oman Air Pass, offering regular travellers between Muscat and Salalah with the chance to pre-purchase an online booklet containing eight one-way tickets with…
Oman Air flies direct to China
Oman Air will start flying non-stop to mainland China for the first time next month, with the launch a new route to Guangzhou.
First unveiled in 2014, the new service will become the…
New B737-800 joins Oman Air fleet
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman received a new Boeing 737- 800 on the Sultanate’s 46th National Day - November 18.
This was the sixth brand new Boeing 737-800 to…
Oman Air launches Sultanate’s first commercial flight training centre
Oman Air has today unveiled the Oman Air Flight Training Centre (OAFTC), a state-of-the-art facility which enables pilots and cabin crew to train realistically for operating aboard both…
Oman Air reinforces allegiance to UK trade
Oman Air has pledged its allegiance to the UK trade as the airline continues to up capacity, develop new routes and improve its product and service offering out of London Heathrow and soon,…
Oman ranks among top 10 travel destinations globally
Leading travel publication Lonely Planet has ranked Oman eighth in the world among top countries to visit in 2017.
It is the only Middle East country to make it on the list list and…
Oman Air expands codeshare with KLM
Oman Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide additional travel options between Oman and Europe.
With immediate effect, Oman Air’s customers…
Oman Air welcomes its 500,000th Sindbad member
Oman Air has welcomed its 500,000th member to Sindbad, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman’s frequent flyer programme.
In a ceremony held recently, the Sindbad team welcomed…
Oman Air wins ‘Best Airline’ accolade at Seven Stars awards
Oman Air has been awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016.
The airline was voted winner for the best airline…
Oman Air to fly to Najaf from November
Oman Air will introduce a four times weekly service from Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq from November.
It is expected the flights will further strengthen political, economic and cultural ties…
Oman Tourism conducts four-city India roadshow
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism and Oman Air have conducted multi-city roadshows in India in a bid to boost tourism numbers from the Sultanate.
The roadshow commenced on 19 September at…
AVIAREPS’ Middle East travel caravan lands in Oman
The AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan 2016 has reached its final destination - Oman.
The event is a calendar of travel industry networking events that brings together some of the…
Oman Air Paris service goes daily
Oman Air will increase the frequency of its Muscat-Paris service to daily from 30 October 2016.
Abdulrahman Al Busaidy, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Oman Air, said: “As…
Oman Air announces amenity kit design winners
The best of Oman’s artists and designers have now been announced as winners of the Oman Air amenity kit competition.
Three winning designs have been selected, from the entries from…
Iconic Sheraton Oman re-opens its doors
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has re-opened the doors to the iconic Sheraton Oman following a transformative renovation of its guestrooms, public spaces and food and beverage offerings.…
Oman Air starts revamping long-haul jets
Oman Air has started upgrading the interiors of its long-haul Airbus fleet.
The airline recently welcomed back an A330-200 aircraft featuring the new seats and cabin products that will be…
Oman Air wins twice at WTAs
Oman Air has been named ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Economy Class’ at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2016.
The awards were…
Oman Airports attends World Routes Chengdu China 2016
Oman Airports’ has returned from the World Routes forum in Chengdu, China, as the company looks to develop better air connections between Asia and the Sultanate.
The commercial…
Oman Air reveals expansion and development plans
Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch has delivered a key report on the airline’s progress and plans for continued expansion.
In a press conference, he outlined the…
Oman Air apologises for ‘Persian Gulf’ blunder
Oman Air has apologised for in-flight maps that labelled the Gulf - the waterway separating Iran from the Arabian Peninsula - as the ‘Persian Gulf’.
Other Gulf carriers refer to this body…
UK operator adds Oman to new brochure
UK tour operator Explore is brochuring Oman for the first time.
The Sultanate is one of 12 new destinations added to its 2017- 2018 Family Adventures Programme.
Explore has operated…
Oman gets Eid tourism boost
Tourism to Oman boomed during the recent Eid holidays, with a large number of hotels reporting 100% occupancy.
The Masirah Island Resort and Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve were full for most…
Oman tourism numbers top 1.5 million this year
Oman says more than 1.5 million visitors flew into the Sultanate between January and July 2016, while 3.2 million visitors left the country during the same period, according the latest…
Oman Air welcomes 250th Junior Sindbad Flyer
Oman Air has already welcomed the 250th member to its Junior Sindbad Flyer campaign, which launched in July.
The programme, which invites passengers between four and 12 years of age to…
Oman’s Al Hoota Cave reopens to the public
Omran has celebrated the official opening of Oman’s most popular natural tourist destination, Al Hoota Cave, following the implementation of broad enhancements to the visitor experience at…
Turkish Airlines adds 3rd destination in Romania
Turkish Airlines has added its third destination in Romania with the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoca, one of the most important academic, cultural industrial cities in the country.…
Oman Air unveils Media Box e-paper service
Oman Air has introduced the Media Box digital news concept at its revamped premium lounges at Muscat International
Media Box is a comprehensive e-paper media library service developed by…
Oman Air heads to Guangzhou
Oman Air will fly to Guangzhou in China from its Muscat hub four times a week from December, the airline said in a tweet on its official twitter handle.
“From December 9, 2016, we will…
Oman Tourism to conduct Indian roadshow
Oman's Ministry of Tourism will conduct multi-city roadshow in India next month.
Taking place from 19 to 26 September, the event will see Omani tourism representatives, including…
Bank Muscat joins Oman’s Ministry of Tourism to host social media personality
Bank Muscat and Oman’s Ministry of Tourism have joined forces to host the country’s renowned social media personality Sheikh Majed Al Sabah.
During his week-long stay the ‘Discover Oman’…
Oman Air expands its international network to include Iraq
Oman Air has revealed plans to fly four times weekly to Najaf in Iraq from 15 September.
It will mark the first time the airline has operated a service to Iraq - a Boeing 737-800 aircraft…
Oman Air increases capacity on Salalah routes
Oman Air is expanding capacity on its routes to and from Salalah in response to customer demand.
The airline is expanding its capacity to the principal city of Dhofar, in Southern…
Oman Air expands Boeing fleet
Oman Air is continuing its ambitious fleet and network expansion plan, with the airline signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd for the sale and leaseback…
Oman’s tourism sector hit hard by challenging economic conditions
Oman’s tourism sector reported significant year-on-year declines in June, with visitor numbers and revenues falling.
According to the latest Tourism Index Report – June 2016, published by…
New Oman museum opens its doors in Muscat
The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman opened its doors to the people on Saturday.
This new attraction, which is located in Muscat’s Al Alam Palace area, is expected to entice…
Oman relaxes visa rules
Oman has reportedly relaxed rules on multiple entry visas for some countries in a bid to boost its economy and its tourism industry.
People visiting from 38 countries can now stay for…
First InterCityHotel outside Europe opens in Oman
German hotel operator Steigenberger has opened its first InterCityHotel outside Europe in Oman’s southern region of Salalah.
Located in the heart of Salalah’s central business…
Oman Air offers young passengers chance to win free flight
Oman Air is making air travel even more exciting for its young customers.
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is inviting passengers between four and 12 years of age to…
Oman Air flight lands safely following two burst wheels
An Oman Air flight landed safely at DAR International Airport in Tanzania on Saturday 16 July following two burst nose wheels
“Thanks to the professionalism of the well trained crew, no…
Oman travel firm capitalises on halal travel market growth
An Oman travel firm is witnessing a steady increase in requests for halal travel experiences.
Travel Point Oman, which offers more than 250 halal holiday packages to a number of…
Musandam-Oman Sail sets sights on another record
Fresh from setting a stunning new Round Ireland record in June, Musandam-Oman Sail has set its sights on another milestone record in the Transat Quebec-St Malo (TQSM) with a match against…
Direct Ferries offers UK market Oman ferry booking services
UK travellers can now book ferry travel in Oman with Direct Ferries, the ferry travel comparison site.
Direct Ferries is the first European agent to work with the National Ferries…
Oman’s City Centre Qurum expansion almost complete
The OMR5 million-worth expansion project of Oman’s City Centre Qurum is expected to be complete by September 2016, officials have revealed.
The project will add 3,150 square metres of…
Oman Tourism launches ‘Discover Oman’s Beauty’ contest
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a social media competition entitled ‘Discover Oman’s Beauty’, in a move designed to increase interest in domestic tourism.
To take part in the…
Successful AMOS go-live at Oman Air
Oman Air has successfully gone live with AMOS, a comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO software solution, across the entire airline.
Developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware, a…
Thai AirAsia arrives in Oman
Thai AirAsia X has continued its push into the Middle East with the launch of its inaugural flight to Oman.
The long-haul low-cost carrier touched down in Oman's capital Muscat for the…
Face to face: Morgan Larson, skipper/helm, Team Oman Air
Morgan Larson, skipper/helm (USA) returns to Oman Sail’s Extreme Sailing Series campaign in 2016, four years after leading Oman Air to second place in 2012.
A formidable – but…
Oman Air supports MOSD’s initiatives
Oman Air has reaffirmed its support for initiatives of Oman’s Ministry of Social Development (MOSD).
In addition, the airline has restated its commitment to sustainable social…
Oman Air plans to boost services to India
Oman Air is planning to significantly expand its network in India with almost 50 additional weekly flights expected to be launched by 2018.
The Times of India quoted the Omani…
Oman Air makes student travel easy
Oman Air has announced special discount for new graduates from high schools in Oman on return flights.
This will enable them to continue their studies overseas. The discounts will…
Oman Air adds flights to Salalah
In an effort to support the tourism growth during the Khareef season, Oman Air is to operate more flights than ever before to Salalah.
The airline has increased frequencies to Salalah…
Oman Air temporary suspends flights to Sohar airport
Oman Air has recently announced its intent to temporarily suspend flights to Sohar Airport.
The airline has taken the decision as they did not achieve the targeted results since…
Indian rush to Oman
The Sultanate of Oman as per recent statistics, has attracted nearly 300,000 Indian tourists in 2015. This figure is expected to witness a 15 to 20% rise this year, as per a report in…
Al Baleed Resort provides cross-training for Omani employees
In a bid to encourage an active lifestyle, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara which will soon open for business recently arranged for Omani team members to receive cross-training.…
Oman Air Holidays launches its booking portal
In a recent development, Oman Air Holidays has launched the first fully online holidays booking engine in Oman.
The holidays’ division has unveiled a new website and booking system at…
Oman Air partners with Menzies Aviation
Oman Air along with Menzies Aviation have taken a major step toward forming a joint venture partnership which will provide ground handling services at all airports across Oman.
The…
Oman’s MICE industry to get a boost
Oman is set to become a major regional centre for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) following establishment of the new Oman Convention Bureau by the Ministry of…
Oman Air boosts capacity for Doha
Oman Air has announced its intent to introduce its Airbus A330-200 aircraft to Doha route.
The new aircraft will be deployed from 1 June 2016. The A330s will operate every Sunday,…
Oman Air announces flights to Mashhad
Oman Air recently announced its intent to launch a new service between Muscat and Mashhad effective 1 June 2016.
This is the airline’s second destination in Iran, following launch of…
Oman Air to connect Manchester
Oman Air has confirmed its intent to start operating daily flights from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service is scheduled to begin from 1 April 2017.
The United Kingdom has always…
Oman’s tourism sector to witness US$ 35 billion investment in 25 years
The Ministry of Tourism in Oman recently revealed that up to US$35 billion will be invested in the tourism industry over the next 25 years.
Up to 80% of that investment will come from…
Majid Al Futtaim looks to expand its presence in Oman
Majid Al Futtaim recently announced the construction of Mall of Oman.
The project when it opens in 2020 will be the largest integrated retail, leisure and entertainment destination in…
Wyndham Group expands in Oman
Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced signing of two new properties in Oman, under the umbrella of two brands - Ramada Encore and Ramada Hotel & Suites.
The three star Ramada…
Oman’s MICE sector to get a boost
Progress for the construction of the new Oman Convention Bureau was recently announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.
Details of the new Bureau’s operating remit and planned…
Oman Tourism announces strategy to double visitor numbers by 2040
The Ministry of Tourism, Oman recently announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 plans to more than double number of international visitors the Sultanate over the next two…
Oman Air puts the spotlight on passenger safety
Oman Air recently conducted a refresher training course for some of its staff highlighting the importance of passenger safety.
The training was conducted in partnership with Checkport…
Oman showcases its MICE facilities at IMEX Frankfurt
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism represented by HE Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouqi has announced its participation at IMEX 2016.
The exhibition will provide the Ministry with a platform…
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara to soon open in Oman
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas recently revealed its second resort in the Sultanate of Oman - Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.
The property will soon open its doors for…
Oman Air showcases motorsport holidays
Oman Air Holidays is looking to go niche with the launch of two special packages for motorsports fans.
Guests opting for these packages will get a chance to watch superstar Omani…
Oman Air launches second daily flight to London
Oman Air will launch a second daily flight between Muscat and London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday 12 April 2016.
The new outbound service will be a night flight, departing Muscat every…
Oman Air puts the spotlight on Omanization
Oman Air recently reaffirmed its commitment to Omanisation through its continuing recruitment of cabin crew teams of young Omani citizens.
Omanisation is the Sultanate’s policy of…
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara boosts its Omanisation efforts
The Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will highlight its indigenous-inspired hospitality to Salalah with the employment of over 70 local Omanis.
This is for the pre-opening roster…
Oman Air launches innovative first class dining
Oman Air recently unveiled Service by Design, a brand-new innovative inflight dining option for its first class customers.
With the slogan ‘Choose your own Chef’, Service by Design…
Oman boosts its tourism awareness in KSA
The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with Oman Air continued its campaign ‘Discover Oman's Beauty’ Workshop at Movenpick Jeddah.
The campaign, which was…
Oman Air records 14.1% revenue profit
In a recent development, Oman Air’s shareholders received positive financial results for 2015. This was announced at the airline’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Muscat.
Oman Air’s…
HMH continues Oman expansion
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) recently announced its intent to enhance its presence in the Oman market.
In this light, Muzn Oman Commercial (S.A.O.C.) signed a management…
Oman Air partners with Sixt
Oman Air recently inked a global co-operation agreement with Sixt.
The agreement was signed by Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch, and senior executive vice…
Oman Air partners with Rezgateway
Oman Air recently announced the signing of an agreement with Rezgateway for a complete holiday reservation system.
The system, RezG-Package will dramatically enhance Oman Air’s…
Oman to welcome first waterpark soon
In a recent development, Oman tourism announced the opening of its much-awaited waterpark in Barka province.
The OMR 40 million waterpark – Majarat Oman – will soon open its doors to…
Oman’s first budget airline to be called ‘Salam Air’
Oman’s first budget airline will fly under the brand name 'Salam Air', according to Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS).
The name, which is derived from the…
Oman Air’s Business Class seats win top design award
Oman Air’s Business Class seats have been lauded in the ‘Transportation’ category of the 2015 Good Design Awards.
The BE Aerospace Serenity Suite designed by TEAGUE, was highlighted…
Oman Air charts out a strategic plan for 2016
Oman Air recently held a global conference in Muscat aptly titled – ‘To become the Best’.
The event focused on the airline’s continued expansion and was officially opened by HE Maitha…
THAI inks code-share with Oman Air
Oman Air recently announced a new code-share agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) for flights between Muscat and Bangkok.
As per the new…
Oman Air commits to CITES
Oman Air recently put the spotlight on the importance to conserve national resources and supports efforts exerted by the international community in this regard, which aims to develop and…
Oman Air announces new GSA for Bahrain
Oman Air has recently appointed Elite Travel as its new general sales agent (GSA) for Bahrain.
The company is the largest BSP travel agency in Bahrain, with seven outlets around the…
Oman Air commissions mystery shopper initiative
In a bid to enhance its customer experience, Oman Air recently signed an agreement with BVA Mystery Shopping Services.
The agreement will see a team of mystery shoppers pose as…
Oman Air trains 21 new Omani Pilot candidates
Oman Air’s drive to recruit Omani pilots is bearing numbers, as 21 Omanis join the Cadet Training programme.
The programme involves initial flight training in France, for 18 months.…
Oman Air support growth of local SMEs
In a recent development, Oman Air announced its support for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate.
The airline showed its strong appreciation by participating in…
Oman Air to boost frequencies to key Indian cities
Oman Air is set to increase frequencies on four of its key destinations to India.
The number of flights from Muscat to Goa will increase from six per week to one a day. Further, daily…
Oman Air ramps up Indian routes
Oman Air is set to significantly increase its operations in India, with additional frequencies on five routes.
The number of flights operated from Muscat to Goa will rise from six per…
Sabre highlights travel technology trends in Oman
Sabre Corporation recently unveiled top technology trends shaping future of travel in Oman.
The trends focused on online, mobile, personalization and big data which were among top…
Oman Air hosts Airport Services Managers global conference
Oman recently hosted staff, including more than 50 airport managers from around the world.
The event in Muscat was Oman Air’s Airport Service Managers conference with an apt theme ‘To…
Oman Air invests in its training centre
Oman Air recently announced its intent to invest in a new phase in its expansion programme. The expansion will witness commencement of the Oman Air Flight Training Centre (OAFTC).
The…
Oman Air partners with Airbus for A330 cabin upgrades
Oman Air signed an agreement with Airbus to upgrade cabins of its A330s.
This interior modernization will harmonize the airline’s business class cabins across its long range fleet.…
Golden Group, Taameer Investment and Rotana in an agreement for new hotels in Oman
In a recent development, Golden Group of Companies and Taameer Investment SAOC signed an agreement to build one of the largest hotels chain in alliance with Rotana group in Muscat, Sohar…
Oman Air’s winter schedule witness service boost
The recent announcement of Oman Air’s winter schedule 2015-16 has witnessed introduction of a new service to Dhaka.
The airline’s service between Muscat and Frankfurt is now being…
Oman Air touches down in Dhaka
Oman Air's inaugural flight to Dhaka touched down on Sunday 25 October.
The new route will initially operate four times a week, every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, direct from…
Frankfurt to welcome Oman Air’s Dreamliner flights
Frankfurt will soon welcome the first Oman Air Boeing 787 Dreamliners this autumn.
Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch announced that the aircraft will begin flying…
Salalah welcomes Oman Air’s first Dreamliner
Oman Air’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off on its inaugural flight from Muscat to Salalah.
The flight was hosted by Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch and…
Maisarah inks an agreement with Shaza Oman
Maisarah Islamic Banking Services signed an agreement with Shaza Oman to finance construction of its flagship five-star hotel in Muscat.
The agreement was signed by Abdul Hakeem Al…
Oman Air enters new era with first Dreamliner
Oman Air's long-haul expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the arrival of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle aircraft was handed over the…
Oman Air focuses on emergency response
Oman Air has held a major emergency response exercise in Muscat.
The exercise got together senior managers, operational team leaders and an eight member exercise control team to test…
Oman Air to deploy Dreamliner to Salalah
Oman Air will soon deploy the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in October to Salalah.
The aircraft will fly from Muscat to Salalah. The flight will be hosted by members of Oman Air’s…
Dusit expands its presence in Oman
In a recent development, Dusit International has announced its latest project in the Sultanate of Oman.
Executives from Dusit International, led by managing director and CEO Chanin…
Oman Air boosts Paris frequencies
Oman Air is introducing a fifth frequency per week between Muscat and Paris Charles De Gaulle from 25 October.
Oman Air first launched flights from Muscat to Paris in 2009. Abdulrahaman…
Oman Air adds more capacity to Paris
Oman Air recently announced its intent to introduce a fifth frequency per week between Muscat and Paris Charles De Gaulle from 25 October 2015.
The airline currently operates four…
Oman Air adopts Vivaldi solution
Oman Air recently deployed Accelya’s Vivaldi card payments solutions to streamline its card management process.
The airline will use the VIVALDI CardClear, VIVALDI Reconciliation and…
Oman Air launches new ticketing option
Oman Air recently announced its intent to roll out a new multi-segment ticket option, named Oman Air Rahal.
The product offers substantial savings on multiple business class or…
Oman airports witness passenger surge
The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) recently released passenger and flight data of Muscat and Salalah international airports till July-end.
Passenger traffic at…
Oman hotels witness rise in occupancies
Revenues of hotels classified as three- five stars exceeded OMR97 million in the first six months, according to latest figures issued by the National Centre for Statistics and…
Woman barred from flight after downing bottle of cognac
A Chinese woman was barred from a flight after downing an entire bottle of US$190 cognac.
The BBC reports that the passenger, named only as Mrs Zhou, was told she could not carry the…
Face-to-face: Simon Cook, country manager, UK & Ireland, Oman Air
Why did the role at Oman Air appeal to you and now you’ve been in the role nearly two months, what do you believe are the airline’s top qualities?
The prospect of working with an…
Oman Air expands its offerings through codeshares
In a recent development, Oman Air has announced its intent to further increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships.
The airline is currently increasing…
Oman Air supports Salalah tourism festival
Oman Air recently extended its support as the official airline of the annual Salalah tourism festival.
As part of the airline’s participation, Oman Air has set up a stall in the…
Al Bustan Palace Oman to showcase Six Senses Spa
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas recently announced that the Six Senses Spas will be set up at the Al Bustan Palace in Oman.
Bernhard Bohnenberger, president, Six Senses Hotels Resorts…
Oman Air unveils refurbished Muscat lounges
Oman Air recently unveiled its newly refurbished first and business class lounges at Muscat International Airport.
The lounges will be formally opened by HE Maitha Bint Saif Al…
Oman Air launches new initiative
Oman Air recently announced the launch of a new initiative to prevent credit card fraud.
The campaign will witness tightening of checks on validity of credit card transactions. This…
Oman Air inks MoU with Riyada
Oman Air recently inked a memorandum of understanding with Riyada, the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprise Development.
This MoU will offer ease of access to the…
Oman tourism witnesses a boom with 600,000 tourists
Tourism is on the increase in Oman over the past few years. The Khareef season, which has started in Salalah, has already seen a large number of visitors.
According to the tourism…
Oman Air ramps up its Omani pilot recruitment
In an effort to boost its Omanisation programme, Oman Air is expanding opportunities for Omani nationals to become pilots.
The airline has begun accepting applications from graduates…
Oman Air takes on Boeing services
In light of its 787 Dreamliner deployment, Boeing has been contracted by Oman Air for a suite of services.
This is being done to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its…
British Airways deploys Dreamliners to UAE and Oman
British Airways will soon take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with UAE, Oman and Delhi routes to be served.
The airline has announced that the new Boeing 787-9…
Oman Air rolls out its Sindbad mobile app
Oman Air recently announced the launch of its latest initiative to enhance travel experience of its frequent fliers - the Sindbad mobile app for Android and iPhone.
The Sindbad app is…
Oman Air raises funds for Nepal earthquake victims
Oman Air has raised almost £17,000 pounds for victims of the Nepal earthquake.
Commenting on the fundraiser, Paul Gregorowitsch, the airline’s CEO, said: “I am pleased to say that the…
Oman Air increases Bangladesh capacity
Growing trade and tourism links between Oman and Bangladesh is making the former’s national carrier to deploy more flights in this route, as reported by Times of Oman.
Oman Air will…
Oman Air expands its Omanisation programme
Oman Air has taken on the mantle to adopt the Omanisation policy strongly.
Following the graduation of 10 Omani cadet pilots, the airline is now recruiting more candidates. The recent…
Oman welcomes eight new tourism projects
The Ministry of Tourism is seeking investments in a number of major projects which are proposed to come up in different governorates of the Sultanate.
The projects include an…
Oman Air code shares with Garuda
Oman Air and Garuda Indonesia have recently entered a new code share agreement.
The agreement will enable the airline’s customers to book flights, operated by Garuda Indonesia,…
Khareef season to attract more Oman Air flights
The upcoming Khareef season will see Oman Air significantly increase number of flights Muscat and Salalah.
The increase will mean that the airline operates more flights to Salalah.…
Oman Tourism tours India
Ministry of Tourism, Oman has conducted multi-city roadshows in India in a bid to promote the Sultanate in the country.
Commencing in Chennai, the roadshow was also conducted in…
Oman Tourism conducts multi-city roadshow in India
Oman's Ministry of Tourism recently conducted a roadshow in India, meeting the country’s travel trade in four cities.
Events were held in Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, and…
Oman Air flies daily direct to KL
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia next month, with the launch of a new daily direct service to Kuala Lumpur.
The airline launched its KL service in 2010, with…
Oman Air praises travel agents
Oman Air has praised the “vital work” of travel agents at a ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.
Chief executive officer Oman Air, Paul…
Oman showcases its tourism project
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is showcasing several important projects during the 2015 Arabian Travel Market.
Some of the projects include the international airports in Muscat and…
Oman Air hosts GFSC in Muscat
Oman Air recently hosted a major meeting of the Gulf Flight Safety Council (GFSC) in Muscat.
The event was well-attended by representatives from the Public Authority for Civil…
Oman air boosts its services to Manila
Oman Air will be enhancing its frequencies on its Muscat-Manila route from three to seven flights a week, as reported by Muscat Daily.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed…
Relocation for Oman Air’s IT Disaster Recovery
The data park in Mucat recently welcomed Oman Air’s IT Disaster Recovery section.
The move will follow signing of an agreement between Oman Air and Oman Data Park (ODP). Under the…
Oman Air to phase out ATR, Embraer aircraft
Oman Air is in the process of phasing out its ATR 42 and E175 aircraft.
The first ATR aircraft was recently taken out from service this year. The second one is expected to be taken…
Oman Air, KLM codeshare
Oman Air has recently launched a new codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
The agreement will enable Oman Air's customers to book onto flights operated by KLM between…
Oman Air touches down in Goa
Oman Air has launched a brand new service to the Indian resort enclave of Goa.
The new service, which was first announced in January 2015, touched down in Goa for the first time on 29…
Oman Air orders 20 Boeing 737
Oman Air has ordered 20 Boeing Co 737 in a bid to double its fleet to 70 planes by 2020.
Chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch told Reuters that the order includes both the current…
Oman Air reveals positive 2014 results
Oman Air has revealed its 2014 results, which showed the airline’s revenues increased 4% year-on-year to RO398 million ($1.033bn), while its losses fell 4% for RO95.86 million.
In…
Alila signs luxury resort development in Oman
Alila Hotels and Resorts has revealed its plans to open its second luxury resort development in Oman in Mirbat.
The development is owned by Alil Salalah, a subsidiary of the Oman…
OCVA targets increased numbers from Oman
In an effort to boost visitor numbers from Oman, Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) of California has recently toured the Sultanate.
The tourism association visited Oman for…
Oman records 4.6% rise in tourist arrivals
Oman’s tourism industry is on a roll with aggressive marketing strategies and campaigns. The country welcomed more than two million tourists last year, registering an increase of 4.6%…
Number of Omani tourist to India remain unchanged
Recent statistics state that number of Omani tourists arriving in India remains unchanged, in spite of rising number of H1N1 flu deaths in the South Asian country, as reported by Times…
Oman Air welcomes AACO specialists
Oman Air recently welcomed representatives of several Arab airlines in Muscat.
The airline played host to a meeting on aviation emergency response planning. The meeting of the…
Oman Air suffers double blow-out at Delhi Airport
Two of the tyres on an Oman Air aircraft burst while the jet was landing at Delhi Airport this week.
The Boeing 737 aircraft was arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International…
Oman, Brunei agencies to set up aviation leasing firm
Oman's State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) and Oman Brunei Investment Company (OBIC) recently announced the alliance to set up Oman Brunei Aviation Leasing Company (OBALC).
This company…
Oman’s MoT kicks off KSA roadshow
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently played host to Oman's Ministry of Tourism’s first roadshow in 2015.
The objective of the event was to intensify its campaign to promote the…
Oman boosts border security with SITA
In an effort to secure its regional borders, the government of Oman has deployed border management systems from SITA.
These systems are being deployed to facilitate visitor movement…
Oman Air boosts network in South Asia
Oman Air will continue to grow its South Asian network this year, with the addition of new services to Goa and Dhaka.
The Middle Eastern carrier already operates flights to 17…
Oman Air to launch Singapore flights
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia this month, with the launch of flights to Singapore.
The Middle Eastern airline has flown to Bangkok for several years and in…
Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 bn projects
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) road show series has kicked off with Oman.
The event was held at The Chedi Muscat wherein officials met u with key industry players to discuss how to…
Oman tops recognition list: Skift
The aggressive marketing campaigns of Oman have paid off.
The Sultanate was recently named top destination for 2015 by Skift. According to National Statistics and Information Center…
Self-drive gains prominence in Oman
Oman is witnessing a growing trend in self-drive tours.
Commenting on this trend, an official from Mark Tours said: “This season, we are selling more self-drive packages than ever…
India pens tourism MoU with Oman
India has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman, designed to strengthen the tourism industries of both countries.
Under the terms of the agreement, India and Oman…
Extra baggage limit for Air India Express Oman flights
Air India Express has announced enhanced Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) of 30 kilogrammes for all passengers travelling from Muscat and Salalah to its Indian destinations until March 11.…
Oman Air stuck in the mud in Paris
Oman Air Flight WY131 found itself stuck in the mud at Paris Charles De Gaulle last Thursday, causing a delay to the service.
The incident occurred while the Airbus A330-300 was taxiing…
Omani cuisine on showcase
Oman Air’s catering unit is keen to highlight authentic Omani cuisine to international audiences.
The catering unit under leadership of general manager - Oman Air Catering Jassim Al…
Oman Air trims its financial charts
In an effort to reduce the airline’s expenditure, Oman Air has launched an efficiency programme aptly titled - Shape and Size.
The new programme focuses on substantial reductions in…
Oman prepares for ITHS 2014
The International Travel and Hospitality Show (ITHS) 2014 held in Oman recently attracted over 30 exhibitors from five countries. The three-day event is being held at Oman International…
Oman Air flies high in Southeast Asia
Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Jakarta took off for the first time on Friday, marking the completion of a period of rapid expansion for the airline in Southeast Asia.
The new…
Oman Air’s new fleet showcase
Oman Air recently received its new Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft.
Under the patronage of HE Darwish Ismail Al Balushi, minister responsible for financial affairs and…
Preps for Oman Tourism Summit get underway
Oman is gearing up for an action-packed Oman Tourism Summit that will shed light on new developments in tourism. The event scheduled to be held from 14-15 December 2015 will take place…
Oman Air, Airbus discuss future of flying
Airbus recently shed light on air traffic trends, energy harvesting and breakthrough technologies at the ‘The Future by Airbus’. The event was jointly held by Oman Air and Airbus under…
Oman rolls out strategic tourism master plan
Oman is gearing up for a stronger tourism season. The country is charting out strategic plans to boost its tourism industry. One of the key highlights is the 30-year tourism plan…
Oman Air welcomes new Boeing 737
The fleet expansion strategy of Oman Air is well on track with the arrival of its second Boeing 737-900. This new aircraft marks the beginning of a major three-year expansion programme.…
Women empowerment at Oman Air
Recognising the achievement of the women force was the highlight of Oman Air’s recent Woman Day celebrations. The airline supports the role of women in line with directives of His…
Oman’s luxury hotel occupancies on a high
The number of guests staying at four and five star hotels witnessed a significant rise of 23.4% by end of September 2014, reaching 529,466 guests in year-to-date figures, compared with…
Oman Air opens revamped Bangkok lounge
The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok now sports a new and refurbished Oman Air lounge. The new look offers more space with at least 100 square meters of additional space and added…
Oman tourism poised for the big time
Oman is primed to lead tourism growth in the Middle East as the Sultanate invests heavily in growing this sector.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), total…
Oman Air witnesses seat demand for new routes
Oman Air’s two new routes Manila and Jakarta that is due to launch in December is witnessing growing demand.
From 2 December, the airline will be offering two flights a week to…
Omani youth a focus for Muriya
Muriya recently welcomed members of the National Youth Commission, along with youth representatives from various sectors to its Salalah Beach destination.
The chairman of Muriya,…
Oman showcase for Indian agents
Oman Tourism recently conducted the largest familiarization yet and hosted 60 Indian travel agents and tour operators.
The agents were namely from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai,…
OCEC taps into Oman’s business potential
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is looking to aggressively promote the business potential of Oman to European countries.
The Centre is participating in a four-leg…
Oman tourism struggles to recruit
Tourism executives in Oman are calling for talented workers to drive sector growth, but often they find their calls unanswered.
"We are in need of Omani men and women who are willing…
Accor expands ibis Styles brand in Oman
Accor Hotel Services Middle East has signed a management agreement with Action Hotels to develop an ibis Styles hotel in Sohar, Oman.
Design of the three-star hotel is underway, with…
Oman prepares mega-fam for Indian agents
Oman Tourism has announced its largest familiarisation trip for Indian agents to date.
The tourism board is due to host 60 Indian travel agents and tour operators from Mumbai, Delhi,…
Oman Air conducts emergency exercise
Oman Air recently held an ultra-realistic full-scale emergency exercise in Muscat, involving all the airline’s emergency facilities and teams. The exercise was coordinated from Oman…
Spanish chain looks at conversion of Oman’s forts, castles
A selected group of forts and castles of historic and architectural value in Oman may be transformed into luxury heritage hotel properties. This initiative will be conducted by Paradores…
Oman Air connects to more Asian countries
Oman Air recently announced its plan to launch new services from Muscat to Manila and Jakarta from December 2014.
The Manila service will commence from 2 December 2014, with Oman Air…
Oman Air gets approval to fly to Manila: report
Oman's Air's request to fly direct flights to Manila has been approved, according to a media report in the Philippines. The Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had denied Oman Air…
Manila approves slots for Oman Air
Oman's Air's request to commence direct flights to Manila has been approved, in line with capacity improvements at Manila airport.
The Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had…
Oman Air focuses on performance management
As Oman Air prepares for its next phase of rapid expansion, due to launch later this year with the arrival of the first of 20 new aircraft, the carrier has reaffirmed its commitment to…
Oman tourism reports 7.8% growth
Over 2.1m tourists visited the Sultanate in 2013, according to government figures, up by 7.8% on the previous year. Tourism made a direct contribution of US$2.5bn to the economy in 2013,…
Salalah Rotana supports Omanisation with Duroob programme
In an effort to strengthen its Omani work force, Salalah Rotana Resort is aggressively focusing on its ‘Duroob’ programme. The initiative aims to increase the rate of Omanisation at the…
Oman looks to achieve air transit hub status
Oman's civil aviation sector received a boost recently with the official opening of the Transitional Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centre at Muscat International Airport by H E Dr Ahmed bin…
Oman looks at attracting Indian weddings
Oman is keen to attract the big Indian weddings. This strategy is based on the fact that Oman offers a blend of modern infrastructure and old world charm. Moreover, the destination is…
Oman Airports showcase digital screen network
JCDecaux SA has unveiled a new network of HD digital screens at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, in conjunction with OAMC.
The 103” screens, with high performance and…
Romanian carrier announces Liverpool route
Romanian airline Blue Air has announced new flights from Liverpool to Bucharest.
The new route will commence on 15 December, having already been operating services between London to…
Oman Air connects Duqm
Oman Air is set to start services to Duqm. The service will commence as the new airport opens on 23 July and will consist of four flights per week, operated by an Embraer E175 aircraft.…
UAE and Oman to represent MidEast at MICE Congress
Companies from the UAE and Oman are representing the Middle East at the MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress at the Palladium Hotel in Mumbai on 24th-25th July.
During the two day…
Oman Air Signs heavy maintenance agreement with JorAMco
Oman Air has signed a new deal with JorAMCo to provide the Omani national carrier with base maintenance services for two Embraer 175 and three Airbus A330 aircraft in its fleet.
The…
Sharjah Festival excels: Al Noman
The celebrations for Sharjah Capital of Islamic Culture 2014 coupled with the holy month of Ramadan events have excelled said HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, chairman, Sharjah Commerce and…
Oman witnesses 25% boost star-category hotels
The Sultanate of Oman recently reported the performance for its four and five-star hotels. The total number of guests staying at four and five-star hotels in the Sultanate witnessed an…
Oman Air boosts Salalah Flights for summer
Oman Air is boosting its Muscat to Salalah services to cater for extra demand. The airline is increasing number of services to Salalah from 52 flights per week to 84, from 24 July to 15…
Oman tourism partners with Air Arabia
The Oman Ministry of Tourism have recently partnered with Air Arabia. This is in line with the airline’s launch of three new flights to Muscat from Ras al-Khaimah (RAK).
The…
Dubai woos Omani tourists
Dubai is keen to boost numbers from Oman, especially families with the 'Summer is Dubai' campaign.
“We know exactly what holidaymakers from Oman want and we expect more tourists from…
Oman Air to take off from HIA
Oman Air announced its decision to commence operations from Doha Hamad International Airport from today 22 May 2014.
The change in location means that the airline’s services from…
Oman looks to transform castles
In a bid to innovate in its tourism offering, Paradores Spain presented a comprehensive study for development and transformation of Omani forts and castles into hotels.
The display…
Oman’s tourist arrivals up 24%
Oman’s travel and tourism numbers have witnessed strong growth rate. The industry’s contribution to the GDP is expected to rise by 10.2% at OMR 1.08 billion in 2014.
The direct…
Oman focuses on new segments in India
In line with its marketing plan for 2014, Oman will focus on promoting weddings, MICE and Film tourism in
the Indian market.
The Ministry of Tourism in Oman along with Al Bustan…
Jaipur get a flavour of Oman
The pink city of Jaipur played host to the sales teams from Oman Air. The airline held its India Business Review and team orientation programme in the city. The event was presided by…
Centara expands presence in Oman
Oman is fast witnessing a boom in hotel development. This is evident from new chains expanding their presence in the region. One of them is Centara Hotels & Resorts with the opening…
Oman’s MoT rolls out GCC road shows
The Oman Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is organizing a series of road shows across the GCC as part of the Sultanate's strategy to promote Oman as a short break tourist destination for…
Mixed results and business diversification for Oman Air
The recent annual results by Oman Air were a mixed bag with passengers numbers and sales revenue on an upward trend. However, overall profits slumped even further in 2013.
Oman Air’s…
Oman to get more theme and water parks
Theme parks and water parks for Oman are among key projects included in a new study on developing Oman's tourism appeal.
Buoyed by the increase in tourists flocking to the country,…
Oman Air appoints Turkey GSA
Oman Air has taken on Katera Tourism Investment Group as general sales agents (GSA) for Turkey. The new company will take responsibility for offline sales in the Turkish market. The…
Oman’s Rail project picking up pace
A recent update from the Oxford Business Group (OBG) stated that work on Oman's national rail network is picking up pace. The advanced planning work is now under way and construction set…
Oman Air codeshares with Srilankan Airlines
Oman Air has inked a codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines. The agreement allows Oman Air’s customers to book seats on SriLankan Airline’s services from Muscat to Singapore, Male,…
Oman Air’s In-flight connectivity increased by 45% in 2013
The last year number of passengers using in-flight connectivity on Oman Air’s OnAir-equipped Airbus A330s has increased dramatically. The airline has seven A330s fitted with both Mobile…
Tourism in the forefront for Oman
Oman is keen to retain its share of the tourism pie. This country is developing new hotels and resorts and bringing them to market is one of the top priorities. A number of large-scale…
Oman to witness launch of new hotels in 2014: Omran
A number of hotels being developed by Omran either independently or in joint venture with strategic investors are due to come into operation over the course of this year. At the same…
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah contributes to Oman’s growth
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is being considered a key contributor to the economic growth of Oman. The hotel not just provides employment for Omani residents but…
Over 5000 UK Visa Waivers completed for Emiratis, Qataris and Omanis
Since 1 January, over 5,000 UK Electronic Visa Waivers (EVW) have been completed, allowing Emirati, Qatari and Omani passport holders to travel to UK without a visa.
The scheme is…
IHG expands in Oman
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, making it the third IHG hotel in the city.
The hotel caters well for business travellers and families. The…
Oman short breaks unveiled
In a bid to cater for the growing demand of the upcoming tourist season, Oman Air and Oman's Ministry of Tourism have announced the launch of 'Oman Short Breaks'. This initiative offers…
Oman hosts FAM for Indian agents
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, along with Oman Air conducted a familiarisation (FAM) trip for Indian agents.
The group consisted of senior management from tour operators from Mumbai,…
Oman records 10% rise in tourists
Tourism projects in the Sultanate have received a shot in the arm in a bid to boost tourism numbers. Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamad al Mehrzi, minister of tourism, assured that development…
First phase Oman rail project likely this year
Oman is moving steadily in building a number of projects and initiatives which will bring new economic diversification in Oman’s GDP. The developments will also enhance government…
Oman rolls out new visa payment option for UAE residents’
Royal Oman Police (ROP) recently introduced credit card payment in all its offices and this includes border posts, confirmed an ROP source. This will make travel between Oman and the UAE…
Oman reopens tourist attractions
The Ministry of Tourism reopened the Al Rustaq Fort, Al Hazm and Qurayyat Castles after recent renovation work that was carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and…
More Saudi tourists and investments for Oman
Oman is seeking to attract more Saudi tourists and businesspeople with financial incentives. Salem Al-Mamari, director of development at the Ministry of Tourism, said the Saudi market…
Oman’s tourism on growth trajectory
The Sultanate's tourism sector is on a high growth trajectory, this was stated by Khalil bin Abdullah al Khonji, chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) at the First…
Oman tourism investment gets underway
The first Oman Tourism Investment Conference was recently inaugurated under the patronage of Sayyid Taimour al Said, assistant secretary-general for International Cooperation at The…
New system in Oman for British visa from January
The new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) form to travel to the United Kingdom which allows Omani citizens to visit the UK is available on the web, but cannot travel before 1 January 2014.…
Oman Air hosts HIRAC workshops
Safety is of prime importance for Oman Air. With this focus on mind, the airline recently held a series of one-day training workshops for staff involved in identifying and evaluating…
Oman conducts sailing event in Mumbai
Oman Tourism recently conducted a sailing event in Mumbai, where the travel trade got an opportunity to sail as well as
get a better understanding of the destination.
A…
Oman Air, Turkish Airlines enter codeshare
Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement covering services between Oman and Istanbul. The agreement was signed by Wayne Pearce, CEO of Oman Air and Temel Kotil…
Oman Air signs repair contract with Bombardier
Oman Air has signed a repair agreement with Bombardier Aerospace.The eight-year contract will see Bombardier perform all repair work on Rolls-Royce Trent 700 inlet cowls for Oman Air’s…
Oman’s tourism sector on growth mode
According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the annual growth rate projected for the Sultanate of Oman is projected from six to eight percent until 2017 as new investments pour…
RJ, Oman Air enter free sale codeshare agreement
Royal Jordanian and Oman Air inked a free sale codeshare agreement thereby boosting passenger services to seven weekly flights between Amman and Muscat. Under the terms of agreement, the…
Oman to get first Amanresorts hotel
Oman’s hospitality industry is on the roll, with Amanresorts likely to open its first Middle East property as per reports. The company has set its sight on a town of Shuwaimiya, located…
Oman Air open to more airline partnerships
Oman Air has said it is open to more airline partnerships and a double daily service from London as it looks to build on the success of the last 20 years.
Speaking to Travel Daily,…
Oman to get new mega indoor water theme park
The FBF Group of Companies recently inked an agreement with Arab Malaysia Development Company LLC (AMDC) for the development of RO 40 million mega water theme park in Oman, as reported…
Oman targets German golf market
The first golf partnership contract was recently signed between Germany and Oman. The Almouj Muscat club in Oman inked an agreement with Schloss-Miel golf club in Swisttal-Miel, North…
Oman’s hotel revenues rise 12.2 %
Recent statistics released by the ministry of tourism state that hotel room capacity in Oman is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% over the period 2011 to 2016.…
Bank Muscat, Oman Air come together
Bank Muscat and Oman Air recently collaborated to launch a co-branded credit card.
HE Darwish bin Ismail Al Balushi, minister responsible for financial affairs, was the guest of…
Bahwan Travel Group ties up with Sabre in Oman
Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME) recently signed a five-year exclusive agreement with Bahwan Travel Group in the Sultanate of Oman.
The agreement sees Bahwan Travel Group…
Oman conducts three-city road show in India
The Ministry of Oman recently conducted a three-city road show in Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
These road shows were conducted with an aim to educate the tour operators on potential…
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What has been the growth to Titlis from the Middle East market?
Mount Titlis entered the Middle East market seven years ago with the opening of the office of the Switzerland Tourism…
FCm travel solutions adds Oman to its global network
Travel solutions company FCm has partnered with Travel City LLC in Oman.
The new agreement takes the number of countries the global travel management company has a presence in to 83.…
Oman Air boosts Salalah capacity
In a bid to cater to increased passenger demand, Oman Air has added extra flights between Salalah-Muscat-Salalah. This is particularly for Salalah during the Khareef season, which started…
Oman Air supports Salalah Tourism Festival 2013
Oman Air will support this year's Salalah Tourism Festival. The festival will run from 10 August to 6 September, celebrating the history, culture and climate of Salalah.
Usama Bin…
Oman, Saudi Arabia show boost in hotel developments
The recent Construction Pipeline report for July 2013 by STR Global states that Middle East/Africa hotel development comprises 485 hotels totalling 118,535 rooms.
The total active…
Oman Sovereign Investment Fund eyes stake in SpiceJet
SpiceJet is in talks with private equity funds, an Oman-based sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and foreign airlines as well as an Indian conglomerate for selling a minority stake to fund its…
Oman Air holds workshop for senior management
Oman Air is current gearing up its senior staff for the opening of its new airports.
The airline has introduced the first of a regular series of management 'brainstorming' sessions…
Millennium Resort gears up for Oman’s Golf tournament
Millennium Resort Mussanah will host Oman's first Mini Golf Championship. The event will witness participation from local and international golfers, including PGA professionals. Each player…
Oman goes the Bollywood way
Oman Tourism will promote the destination to Indian travellers through Bollywood.
The destination will feature in the upcoming move, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara. To promote…
Woman gives birth in Chicago airport
A woman has given birth to a boy in Chicago’s O’Hare airport after flying 7,200 miles from Abu Dhabi, it has been reported.
Inam Alghoul told American broadcaster CBS that: “Too much…
Oman Air contributes to ‘Tab for Giving’ campaign
Oman Air announced its support for an initiative that aims to help those in Oman who need artificial limbs.
The Tab for Giving campaign was launched by Safa Mazhoud AL – Abrawi, a…
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Oman Air opens new premium check-ins
Oman Air has formally opened its new first class and business class check-in lounge at Muscat International Airport.
The facility, which had a ‘soft’ launch earlier in the year, is…
Four bidders expected for Oman LCC license
Four investors are expected to compete for the license to operate a new low-cost carrier in Oman, according to Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).
The sultanate is looking to…
Plans for Oman’s first civilian helicopter firm
Oman is in talks with UAE-based commercial helicopter operator and aviation maintenance services provider Aerogulf Services Co to establish a JV for the sultanate’s first civilian helicopter…
Low-cost carrier for Oman next year
Oman is set to boast at least one low-cost carrier by the first half of 2014, according to Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).
PACA said there was even the possibility of…
Europcar Oman launches training programme
Europcar Oman has launched a comprehensive training programme, 'Customer Service Excellence', the company has revealed.
Working in conjunction with Khimji Training Institute, the aim is…
Oman Air reveals average salary increase of 36%
Oman Air staff have received an average pay increase of 36% between December 2010 and March 2013, according to a report in Arabian Business.
The carrier has released the information in…
Travelport offers Oman Air seat selection
Travelport and Oman Air have signed a new deal that will offer extra seat selection functionality for travel agents.
Agents using the Galileo and Worldspan GDS will now be able to…
Oman Air underlines safety initiative
Oman Air highlighted its focus on safety when it hosted the recently concluded IATA, ICAO Safety Management Workshop at Hotel InterContinental in Muscat. The event was organised by Oman Air…
Park Inn announced for Oman
Carlson Rezidor announced the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Residence Duqm in Oman. The new property is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2013.
"The Middle East is an…
Amadeus Gulf strengthens partnerships in UAE, Oman
Amadeus Gulf recently renewed partnership agreements with National Travel and Tourism (NTT) in Oman, Belhasa Travel and Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency (SNTTA) in UAE. In…
Qatar Airways boosts Oman services
Qatar Airways has commenced services to Salalah. The Omani capital Muscat is already served 31-times-a-week and with the new four-a-week services to Salalah, Qatar Airways now flies a total…
Pacific World announces expansion into UAE, Oman
In an effort to cater to the growing MICE industry, Pacific World announced their expansion into the Middle East with operations in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.
The expansion…
Oman Air expands long-haul fleet
Oman Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for three new A330-300 aircraft, as it seeks to expand its long-haul operations.
The Muscat-based national carrier currently operates…
Oman Air orders Airbus A330s
Oman Air has placed an order for three Airbus A330-300 wide-bodied aircraft.
The aircraft will be operated on long-haul routes and amounts to an US718.2 million investment.
“The…
Oman Air invests in staff training
Oman Air has increased its commitment to staff development, spending OMR2 million (US$5.2m) on training so far in 2013, following a OMR3.3m injection over the previous two years.
In…
IHG opens fourth Crowne Plaza in Oman
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Duqm.
The new hotel will join IHG’s three existing Crowne Plaza hotels– Muscat, Sohar and Salalah. The hotel…
Oman’s Ministry to target 4m Saudi visitors annually
The Ministry of Tourism in Oman recently announced its decision to open a representative office in the KSA demonstrating its interest in attracting Saudis to consider Oman for business and…
Oman Air, Ethiopian ink code-share pact
Oman Air recently entered into a code-share partnership with Ethiopian Airlines in the Muscat and Addis Ababa sector, offering a range of options for customers.
This code-share agreement…
Oman’s food and tourism sector get a boost
Oman is gearing up for the forthcoming 8thedition of Food and Hotel Oman.
The event is scheduled to be held from 2-4 September 2013 at the Oman International Exhibition Center. The…
Oman expects boost in hotel development in 2013/2014
Oman expects to open several new hotels and complexes with more than 2,000 resort and hotel rooms to be added in 2013.
The City of Muscat will see majority of growth with over 720…
Oman Air, Airbus showcase ‘The Little Engineer’ workshops
Under the patronage of HE Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi Advisor, Ministry Of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower Registration, Oman Air and Airbus recently held…
Muriya ties up with Oman Sail
Muriya Tourism Development recently tied-up with Oman Sail who will provide an opportunity for Jebel Sifah visitors to partake in a variety of water sport activities.
The venue will…
Oman Tourism to roll out new projects
Oman's Ministry of Tourism will highlight Oman's growing reputation as a popular business tourism destination with its aggressive development of various meetings, incentives, conferences and…
UAE to participate in Oman’s UFI seminar
The GCC MICE industry might be showing a sustained growth over the years, but challenges facing the industry is also constantly on the rise, according to a senior industry official. Saif…
flydubai expands its presence in Oman
Flydubai announced its new service to Salalah, expanding its presence in the Sultanate of Oman.
The new service will commence from 21 May 2013 and operate three times a week on Tuesdays,…
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism sets up Riyadh office
The Ministry of Tourism in Oman has announced that it has set up a representative office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that will tap the Kingdom's major outbound market in the GCC region.
The…
Oman Government to invest US$39mn in tourism
In an effort to boost its tourism portfolio, the Sultanate of Oman is taking a 360-degree look at its tourism product.
The government is raising investment and private sector interest with…
Study explores Oman’s tourism potential
The first meeting of the Tourism Committee was held recently under Ibrahim al Nabhani, a member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and head of the committee to discuss an approved…
Fleet expansion at Oman Air
Oman Air is further expanding its fleet of Boeing 737-800s with the introduction of two additional aircraft, bringing the total fleet strength to 30.
The expansion follows shortly after…
Oman Air boosts economic development
Oman Air launched a direct flight between Muscat and Jaaluni airport at Al Wusta Governorate located on the southern coast of Oman.
The inauguration took place on the sidelines of 42nd…
Oman Air’s National Day offer
In light of the upcoming National Day, Oman Air on 18 November is offering a special promotion that offers 18% off return flights from Oman to 39 international destinations globally.
The…
India plans tourism office in Oman
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in India is planning to open a tourism representative office in Oman. This was revealed at the ‘Incredible India’ tourism road show organised by MoT in…
Costa NeoRomantica arrives in Khorfakkan
Sharjah welcomed the first international luxury cruises for this season - Costa NeoRomantica, which docked on 6th October at the Khor Fakkan port on the East Coast with 927 passengers…
Oman gets its ‘International Medical City’
The former medical tourism project termed ‘The Medical City (TMC) has been rechristened ‘International Medical City (IMC)’ in Salalah, Oman. The board of directors of Apex Medical Group…
Oman gets on the Bollywood bandwagon
Bollywood has been successfully used by many a tourism board to promote tourism through films, riding on this trend is the Sultanate of Oman. The Ministry of Tourism, Oman recently…
Oman Air launches service to Tehran
Oman Air launched its brand new service between Oman and Tehran on September 1st. The Omani delegation was received at the airport by a team consisting of HE Captain Hamid Reza Pahlevani,…
Best Western debuts in Oman
Best Western International announced the latest addition of its first hotel in Muscat, Oman. The luxury Best Western Premier Muscat is located in Al Khuwair, close to several embassies and…
PIA inaugurates new Oman office premise
Pakistan International Airlines recently inaugurated its new office premises, in the presence of HE Nawabzada Aminullah Khan Raisani, Ambassador of Pakistan, as Chief Guest and Irshad Ghani,…
Oman Air renews Sabre Agreement
Oman Air has renewed its reservations technology agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions. The multi-year agreement extends a long and established partnership between Oman Air and Sabre for…
Qatari Diar enters into MoU with Omani Ministry of Tourism
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Omani Ministry of Tourism for development of three world-class leisure…
Alila Jabal Akhdar set to open in Oman
Boutique Asian hotelier, Alila Hotels & Resorts will expand into Oman in late 2013 with the opening of Alila Jabal Akhdar in the mountainous Jabal Akhdar region of Oman. The resort will…
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism rolls out domestic campaign
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a ground breaking campaign to boost travel within Oman over summer, traditionally a time of low travel demand. The ‘Now is the time’ campaign runs…
Oman launches ‘Cool Destinations’ campaign on Hotels.com
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism launched a ‘Cool Destinations’ summer campaign on Hotels.com. The campaign will run from July 1st until Sept 30th, 2012 promoting Oman as a summer destination with…
Oman Air witnesses continued growth
Oman Air has recorded continous growth in the first five months of 2012. Between January 1st and May 31st, 2012, the airline recorded net passenger revenue which grew by 28%, compared to a…
Oman lures Australian tourists with new campaign
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a new tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors.
Unveiled to mark the World Cup qualifying football match between Oman and Australia, the new…
Industry Appointments – Oman Air
JANAB AL SAYYID CAPTAIN MANIN BIN KHALIFA BIN SAID AL-SAID has been appointed general manager, quality and safety for Oman Air. The role, which includes responsibility for Emergency Response…
Oman Air launches new Tehran service
Oman Air will launch a new daily service between Muscat and the Iranian capital Tehran from September 1st, 2012.
The new route will be operated using Oman Air’s new Embraer 175 regional…
Latest Appointments – Oman Air
JAFFAR JUMA AL LAWATI has been appointed as country manager - Oman for Oman Air. He will be responsible for achieving set targets of the hub station - Oman, by optimising sales revenue and…
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, Oman Air partner for ‘Khareef’ summer campaign
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has partnered with Oman Air to launch a summer travel campaign in time for Oman's 'Khareef' monsoon season in Salalah. Special packages unveiled include discounted…
Burj Al Arab launches ‘Romance’ website
Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab launched a new site to showcase its new range of ‘Romance’ packages, designed for couples looking for the ultimate romantic experience. The campaign also includes a…
Kempinski, Fairmont foray into Oman
The Sultanate of Oman's thriving tourism sector is set to welcome Kempinski and Fairmont whose presence will give Oman's skyline a major facelift. Preparations are on for both hotels to open…
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre scheduled for completion in 2016
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre is scheduled for completion in 2016. Geoff Donaghy, director of convention centres for AEG Ogden which manages the Oman Centre, said the importance…
TransOman 2012 focuses on Civil Aviation development
Keeping in line with Oman's Vision 2020, the development of air transport in Oman not only contributes to enhancing the country's Civil Aviation sector, but also contributes to the growth of…
Time is ripe to invest in UAE, Saudi and Omani hotels: Hospitality experts
Experts from the hospitality industry have a consistent message: “Now is the right time to invest in the Gulf's growing hotel industry - namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of…
Oman increase hospitality portfolio by additional 2,000 rooms in 2012-13
Oman's resort and hotel portfolio continues to expand with over 2,000 additional rooms scheduled for opening in 2012/ 2013. Muscat witnesses most growth with the addition of 726 rooms, while…
Oman to highlight festivals, tourist attractions
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a growing tourism market for Oman with the number of Saudi nationals visiting Oman reaching 60,000 in 2011, a 17% increase over the previous year. In lieu of…
Oman looks to room inventory growth
Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, minister of tourism for Oman revealed that the room inventory in the Sultanate will rise from 12,000 currently to 20,000 by 2015, while airport capacity…
Oman Ministry of Tourism underscores need for cruise ship strategy
The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism has underlined the need for an Arabian Gulf cruise ship strategy given the steady growth of the cruise ship industry in the region in recent…
Shaza Hotels launches new luxury resort in Oman
Shaza Hotels unveiled plans for Shaza Salalah - a luxury beach resort in Salalah, Oman. The development was launched at a signing ceremony by Shaza Hotel's CEO Simon Coombs and Taameer…
Oman targets regional cruise cooperation
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is planning to work with regional neighbours to create a Gulf-wide cruise product.
With the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain all working to develop their cruise sectors,…
Oman announces Salalah Tourism Festival
International Air Transport Association (IATA) data is showing a good start to the year with international passenger arrivals to Muscat International Airport showing strong year-on-year…
Travel Point enters into JV with Big Bus in Oman
Travel Point LLC has recently entered into a joint venture (JV) with Big Bus Tours LLC, UK announcing the introduction of City Tours into ‘Oman’.
Tour Oman, which is the Inbound Division of…
Oman diversifies its tourism portfolio
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has forecast 10% growth in the sector this year and aims to attract 12 million visitors a year by 2020. Last year, the tourism industry's contribution to GDP was…
Oman’s first automatic car park opens in Muscat
Oman's first fully automatic car parking system has opened at the City Seasons Hotel Muscat. The new facility, which can accommodate up to 306 cars, has been designed to provide a solution…
Oman Air orders six Dreamliners
Oman Air has placed an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners at the Dubai Airshow. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer…
Oman Air launches luxurious new three-class service from London Heathrow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a brand new three-class service this week on its flagship London Heathrow to Muscat route.
The service is offered…
Oman and Indian agencies form alliance
E-travel, one of Oman's premier travel solution providers, has announced a tie up with India's Kesari Tours to serve holidaymakers in Oman. Kesari Tours is the only travel company in India…
Oman Air and Bahwan Travel tie for landmark deal
Oman Air has announced a new joint venture with Bahwan Travel Agencies, which will promote inbound tourism to Oman and outbound holidays to destinations served by the national carrier's…
Oman eyes India tourists
The overseas agents representing Oman's Ministry of Tourism in key source markets around the world met in Salalah late last week to explore way to raise the Sultanate's profile globally. The…
Tourism on the up in Oman: WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has forecast that travel and tourism will contribute US$1.93 billion to Oman's total GDP this year, driven by strong tourist arrivals to the…
Costa to restyle Romantica ship
Costa Cruises has announced it is to restyle and rename its Romantica ship later this year. The 1, 697-guest vessel will be renamed Costa neoRomantica and is to be refitted in a EUR90m…
Costa to relaunch Romantica liner
Costa Cruises will refurbish its Costa Romantica liner and relaunch it as the Costa neoRomantica in January 2012.
The European cruise giant has placed an order with San Giorgio del…
Oman Air may launch economy only services
Oman Air may launch economy-only flights on certain routes in its network, its CEO has told a Dubai-based publication.Speaking to Aviation Business, Peter Hill said the airline was…
Oman to host geotourism event
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will host the 3rd Global Geotourism Conference taking place from October 30 to November 1 at the Grand Hyatt Muscat hotel. The event will…
Oman Air receives international recognition
Oman Air's latest annual report has won awards and praise from the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP). The report won a Gold Award in this year's 2010 Vision Awards…
Oman Air wins Malaysian newcomer award
Oman Air has beaten two other newcomer airlines to win the coveted "Promising New Foreign Airline of the Year" award in the sixth edition of Malaysia's KLIA Annual Award. Malaysia Airports…
India emerges top medical destination for Omanis
India is fast gaining popularity as a top medical destination for Omani nationals. The number of visas issued to Omanis this year alone by the Indian Embassy - from January to June 2011 -…
Oman joins tourism alliance
The Ministry of Tourism for the Sultanate of Oman has joined the ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) as an alliance member.Geoffrey Lipman, ICTP president and senior advisor to…
Oman talks up tourism strategy
Oman will build momentum for its tourism and hospitality sectors in 2011 with the opening of new national attractions and a record number of leisure and travel properties and services. The…
Oman creates tourism industry board for new strategy
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has created a committee of tourism industry members as part of its new tourism strategy. The group will include airlines, hotels, tour operators and tourism…
Oman starts work on conference centre
Oman's business tourism sector is poised for further growth following the commencement of construction on the new $1bn Oman Conference and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. The facility - set to…
Oman Air takes top business class prize
Oman Air's Business Class seat has been named the best in the world at the World Airline Awards. The national carrier of Oman was presented with the Best Business Class Seat award at a…
Oman Air offers Audi A8s for first-class passengers
Oman Air's First Class passengers departing Muscat International Airport can now benefit from the use of a chauffeur driven Audi A8 that will drive them from the airport's terminal to their…
Lufthansa, Swiss appoint new Oman manager
Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines have appointed Mark Pey country manager for both airlines' operations in Oman. Pey succeeds Peter Schilter who held the position…
India favourite medical destination for Omanis
Patients in Oman are taking full advantage of India's emergence as a medical tourism hotspot and are returning happy after receiving treatment in a country which is just a few hours away…
Oman Air appoints new UK & Ireland manager
Oman Air has appointed Rohan Alce as the airline's new country manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland.Based at the airline's London office in Chiswick, Alce will be responsible for…
Exclusive: Oman Air appoints new UK and Ireland manager
Former Etihad VP Rohan Alce has been appointed as the new UK and Ireland country manager at Oman Air. Alce joins the airline from a senior management role at Etihad and has worked in the…
Oman Air named ‘Best Luxury Airline’
Oman Air has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East 2011 at the Business Destinations Travel Awards. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman triumphed despite stiff competition…
Oman Air relaunches Muscat-Zanzibar route
Oman Air has re-commenced services between Muscat and Zanzibar. Flights now operate non-stop between the cities three times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Zanzibar represents the…
Oman Air relaunches Salalah-Dubai route
Oman Air has restarted its services between Salalah and Dubai. The route is operating twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.To celebrate the resumption of the flights, a ceremony was…
Oman shifts tourism focus to GCC and India
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has refocused its industry marketing strategy against a backdrop of regional events that have spurred demand for travel to the Gulf. While Oman will continue to…
Oman Air adopts SITA fare solution
Oman Air has become the fifth major carrier in the Middle East to adopt SITA's software solution for fares management, Airfare Insight, in a seven-year contract announced today.
The new…
Swiss offers discounts for Oman residents
Swiss Air Lines has launched its special summer fares for residents of Oman.The special fares, which are available until 19 May, start from OMR 226 inclusive of taxes in economy class and…
Oman Air secures four-star quality ranking
Oman Air has been awarded an official four-star quality and service ranking following a recent Skytrax Airline Quality Audit. In addition, Skytrax has named Oman Air's Business Class seat as…
Oman Air debuts new Embraer aircraft
Oman Air has unveiled the latest member of its fleet, the Embraer 175 at a ceremony organised at the Muscat International Airport. Oman Air is now the owner of two Embraer E jets, which will…
Oman signs air services MoU with Australia
Omani air services authorities have signed an air transport pact with Australia, paving the way for an open skies agreement between the two countries.The MoU will pave the way for the…
Oman Air makes gains despite loss
Oman Air has recorded a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue for 2010. The airline's annual report showed that passenger numbers jumped 38% to 3.3 million, with load factors climbing 11…
Oman Air reports strong gains in 2010
Oman Air has published its annual report for 2010, showcasing the airline's impressive growth during the year.Despite reporting a loss of more than $200 million for the year, the airline's…
Oman Air and BMI launch codeshare agreement
Oman Air and BMI have launched a codeshare agreement that allows Oman Air's customers to book flights from Oman's capital of Muscat to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Belfast or Manchester, via London…
Oman Air and CFM celebrate partnership
Oman Air and engine manufacturer CFM International have celebrated 10 years of cooperation together by marking the achievement of 500,000 engine flight hours on the airline's fleet of…
Oman to showcase MICE offerings at GIBTM
The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism is showcasing the county's MICE attractions at GIBTM 2011, which kicks off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) today. Representatives…
Oman cruise sector booms in 2010-11 season
Muscat's Port Sultan Qaboos' witnessed a 72% year-on-year increase in the number of cruise ships and tourists docking at the port during the 2010-11 cruising season, the Omani Ministry of…
Airbus launches new biofuel project in Romania
Airbus, together with a consortium of key stakeholders, has established one of Europe's first projects aiming to establish a sustainable processing and production of bio-kerosene jet-fuel.…
Oman Air eyes new destinations
Oman Air will launch two new services to Moscow and Khartoum in the second quarter of this year, according to a Times of Oman report.The airline will use its 150-seater Boeing 737 aircraft…
Oman reassures travel trade its ‘business as usual’
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has reassured the travel trade that protests in the sultanate have not affected its tourism sites. The ministry's incoming minister of tourism, HE bin Mohammed bin…
Oman Air targets visitors to Muscat Festival
Oman Air, the official carrier for Muscat Festival 2011, is manning an information stall for visitors to this year's event at the Qurum Natural Park. The stall is providing visitors…
Oman Air hosts Communications Summit
Oman Air hosted its first 'Communications Summit' recently, which gathered more than 30 of the airline's strategic global communications partners.The Summit, which was the…
Oman launches roadshow to lure outbound travellers
The Sultanate of Oman launched an Indian roadshow in Bengaluru this week to engage travel partners and claim a stake in India's burgeoning outbound travel market. Director General of Tourism…
Oman Air unveils new premium lounges
Oman Air has unveiled new First Class and Business Class lounges at Muscat International Airport. The two lounges are located on the first floor of the terminal and combine modern interior…
Qatar Airways adds Romania to route map
Qatar Airways has begun its 2011 European expansion drive with new route Bucharest marking the airline's entry into the Romanian market. The launch of flights to Romania's capital city…
Oman Air launches sales to UK trade
Oman Air has launched its winter sale to the UK travel trade following a successful pilot. The airline's sale covers online fares for services to Bangkok, Kathmandu, Male,…
Oman Air boss claims Euro airlines lack vision
European carriers are envious of the Gulf airlines they have accused of receiving state subsidies and lack the vision to emulate their competitors, Oman Air CEO Peter Hill has claimed.…
UK trade boosts Oman Air load factor
Oman Air has revealed that its load factor has grown since it became involved with the UK travel trade. As well as a range of fam trips and training sessions, the airline has held…
Oman Air to launch Kathmandu flights
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announces the commencement of services between Muscat, the Omani capital and Kathmandu, from 2nd September 2010.…
New Omani resort to break ground in May
A new resort planned for construction in the Dhofar region of Oman is on track to be completed in December 2012, its developers have confirmed.Construction on the Al Baleed resort,…
Oman Air appoints Trawel Group GSA for Italy
Oman Air has appointed Trawel Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for Italy. Trawel is an integrated group with a turnover of
Oman Air sponsors country’s first World Cup Village
As football fever sweeps the globe in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup, Oman Air has announced that it is to be the Official Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman's first ever World Cup…
Oman Air launches flights to Lahore, Islamabad
Oman Air the national carrier of Oman celebrated its recently launched flights to Lahore and Islamabad with gala events hosted by the Management of Oman Air. In Islamabad, the occasion…
Oman Air launches flights to Lahore, Islamabad
Oman Air the national carrier of Oman celebrated its recently launched flights to Lahore and Islamabad with gala events hosted by the Management of Oman Air. In Islamabad, the occasion…
Oman Tourism appoints Indian representative
Mumbai, May 27th 2010: Blue Square Consultants (BSC), a Mumbai based representationcompany, has been awarded the mandate to represent Oman Tourism in the India market. The…
Oman Tourism appoints Indian representative
Mumbai, May 27th 2010: Blue Square Consultants (BSC), a Mumbai based representationcompany, has been awarded the mandate to represent Oman Tourism in the India market. The…
Oman Air operates cyclone evacuation flights
Oman Air announces the temporary cancellation of its flights number WY 627 and WY 635 to Ras al-Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, as the Oman Air aircrafts are being deployed to evacuate the…
Guoman Hotels to develop 10 hotels in China
Malaysian conglomerate, Hong Leong Group (HLG) is planning to develop at least 10 Guoman-branded hotels over the next five years. According to a Bernama report, all the hotels will form part…
Oman Air promotes twin-centre tourism
Oman Air is highlighting the twin-centre holiday opportunities for Oman and the UAE now that it has boosted its network between the two destinations.The airline's COO Barry Brown said Oman…
Hertz partners with Oman Air
Car rental company, Hertz, announced a new partnership with Oman Air's Sinbad frequent flyer programme at Arabian Travel Market last week. From 1 June, Sindbad members…
Kanoo Travel expands Oman operations
Kanoo Travel expanded its Oman operation by signing a joint venture partnership agreement with Al Sulaimi group of companies. "Through this partnership, Kanoo Travel will have the…
Oman launches GCC summer campaign
Oman's Ministry of Tourism, Oman Air and several hotels across the destination have launched Oman's summer campaign in the GCC. It includes trade workshops, shopping mall…
Oman Tourism sets out growth plan
Oman's Ministry of Tourism has set out its vision for growth at this week's ATM calling for greater foreign investment in the tourism sector.Director General of Tourism Promotions Salem Al…
New routes and GSAs for Oman Air
Oman Air will launch daily service between Muscat and Al Ain on 3 May - the airline's fourth UAE destination after Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.The carrier has also…
Oman Air adds Al Ain to route network
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will launch on May 3rd its services between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman, and Al Ain, in the UAE. The…
Oman Air appoints GSAs
Oman Air has appointed General Sales Agents in three of its soon-to-be-launched-destinations, viz, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Dar Es Salam in Tanzania, and Kathmandu in…
Oman Air appoints Nepal GSA
Oman Air has appointed General Sales Agents in three of its soon-to-be-launched-destinations, viz, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Dar Es Salam in Tanzania, and Kathmandu in…
Costa Romantica celebrates maiden call to Hong Kong
Hong Kong (April 24, 2010) - Costa Cruises, Europe's leading cruise company, increased its passenger capacity in Asia today as Costa Romantica, the ship of…
Oman Air launches KL flights
The fifth month of the year will see Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, open five new destinations to its rapidly expanding network. The first one is…
Oman Air adds new UAE route
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will launch on May 2nd its services between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman, and Ras Al Khaimah, in the…
Yachtswoman to name new Celebrity liner
LONDON - April 12, 2010 - Celebrity Cruises today announced the appointment of Emma Pontin, the inspirational Hampshire yachtswoman, to serve as Godmother to…
Oman Air launches KL flights
The fifth month of the year will see Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, open five new destinations to its rapidly expanding network. The first one is…
Oman Air set to launch KL flights
Oman Air will introduce a four times weekly service from Muscat to Kuala Lumpur on 1 May representing the airline's 33rd destination and the second one in the Far East, the other being…
New terminal boosts cruise arrivals in Omani capital
Oman's top-end cruise market is poised for strong growth, with two dozen cruiseoperators including Cunard and Royal Caribbean now including Muscat on their itineraries. The increased…
Oman Air welcomes new trainee pilots
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, recently sent, 15 new Ab-initio Pilot Trainees to attend a Pilot Training Program with the Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology in…
Oman Air to launch eight new destinations in 2010
Oman Air will add eight new destinations to its network in 2010 - Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Dar-Es-Salaam, Islamabad, Lahore, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain and Milan…
Oman Air launches Euro campaign
Oman Air has joined forces with the Sultanate's hoteliers to launch a major tourism campaign aimed at luring more European tourists to the destination this summer.Branded Now is the…
Oman Air flies new A330 to Paris
One more of the new A330-300 aircraft, scheduled for delivery this year, joined Oman Air fleet last week. The brand new aircraft flew on its delivery flight from its home in…
Oman launches European tourism campaign
London, 26 March 2010: Oman's Tourism Ministry, Oman Air and Muscat's leading hotels have joined forces to launch the Sultanate's first pan European campaign. The campaign is a…
Oman Air introduces online check-in
London, 15th March 2010: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced that customers can now check in for their flights using the internet. The…
Chavana Spa opens at Marriott Resort Oman
February 1, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Chavana Spa, a Mandara Spa company, today announced the opening of a new spa facility; Frankincense Spa by Chavana at the…
Oman Air launches Internet and mobile services
Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air became the first airline in the world to offer both mobile and broadband internet on board its flights. Offering…
Internet available on Oman Air flights
Oman Air has become the first airline in the world to offer mobile and broadband internet on its flights. Besides the take off and landing time, passengers can use their mobile phones…
Oman Air signs training contract with Spatial
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has awarded a US $2.6M contract to Spatial Composite Solutions, the Dubai-based manufacturer of crew training…
Oman Air to commemorate Sri Lanka flights
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be commemorating its flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on February 26th. The flights to this destination were…
Oman Air teams up with Wedding Show
A marriage will be made in heaven this month, as luxury brands and world-leading designers unite to showcase exclusive wedding fashion, as well as dream reception and honeymoon…
Benidorm named romantic hotspot
KISS-ME-QUICK Spanish resort Benidorm has out sold Paris, Rome and Venice for short breaks over Valentine's weekend, according to TravelRepublic.co.uk.The online travel giant has seen sales…
Oman Air helps restore historic ship
Oman Air lends support to the prestigious maritime project - Jewel of Muscat, reaffirming its commitment to the Sultanate's initiative in upholding a glorious past tradition. As a…
Oman Air offers mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, becomes the first airline in the worldto offer the full connectivity suite (Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir) on its…
Oman Air in mobile phone first
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, becomes the first airline in the world to offer the full connectivity suite (Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir) on its…
Tourism emerges in key economy driver in Oman
Prospects are bright for tourism development in the Sultanate; moreover, tourism in Oman is becoming an increasingly important industry, with mega projects mushrooming to elevate…
Oman’s tourism develops
Prospects are bright for tourism development in the Sultanate; moreover, tourism in Oman is becoming an increasingly important industry, with mega projects mushrooming to elevate…
Oman Air signs FFP deal with Rotana
Oman Air's, Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa.As…
Oman Air signs agreement with Rotana
Oman Air's Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa. As a…
Oman plans to attract more tourists
Oman Tourism is currently identifying new international markets to appeal to. During the past decade, Oman's tourism industry rapidly expanded and became one of the Sultanate's most…
Oman Air praised for debt deal
Jane's Transport Finance 2009 has recognized Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for their two A330-300 aircraft as the "Best Aircraft Debt deal of the Year 2009 - Middle…
Oman Air aircraft deal leads Middle East
Jane's Transport Finance 2009 has recognized Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for their two A330-300 aircraft as the "Best Aircraft Debt deal of the Year 2009 - Middle…
Oman Air launches US$10m ad campaign
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is unleashinga new $10 million international advertising campaign this month. Thecampaign will run across broadcast,…
Oman Air launches US$10m ad campaign
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is unleashing a new $10 million international advertising campaign this month. The campaign will run across broadcast,…
Oman Air releases new advertising
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is unleashing a new $10 million international advertising campaign this month. The campaign will run across broadcast,…
Oman Air launches new three-class service from London Heathrow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22 November a brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
Oman Air launches US$10m advertising campaign
London, 18th November 2009: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is unleashing a new $10 million international advertising campaign this month. The…
Oman Air becomes Gulf’s newest E-Jet operator
17th November 2009. Dubai: Oman Air signed a contract with Embraer today, for the purchase of five EMBRAER 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family at the Dubai Airshow. The signing ceremony…
Oman Air becomes Gulf’s newest E-Jet operator
17th November 2009, Dubai: Oman Air signed a contract with Embraer today, for the purchase of five EMBRAER 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family at the Dubai Airshow.The signing…
Oman Air inks deal with Lufthansa Technik
Oman Air, National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman entered into a joint venture with Lufthansa Technik to provide technical support for the airline's modern and growing fleet and for…
Oman Air unveils new luxury seats
London, 29 October 2009: Oman Air will be giving visitors to World Travel Market (ExCeL, London, 9-12 November) an opportunity to experience some of the most luxurious seats…
Oman Air launches flights to the Maldives
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman launched on October 24th its new non-stop service between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman and Maldives. The new…
Oman Air launches new Muscat service
Oman Air has confirmed it is to launch a new daily service between Muscat and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport this week. Employing Oman Air's new fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft, the…
Oman Air commences flights to Germany
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman launched on September 30th its non-stop scheduled services between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman, and…
Oman Air launches new A330 cabins
Oman Air's brand new, much anticipated First Class Mini Suite is launched this week, together with new Business and Economy class seats, menus and uniforms when the airline's…
Oman Air receives its first A330-200
Oman Air has moved a step closer to its fleet expansion target when the airline took the delivery of its first Airbus A330-200. The aircraft was handed over to the airline at a ceremony held…
Oman inflation at four-year low
Oman's inflation slowed to a four year low of 1.8% in July, the country's Economy Ministry has said. The inflation rate fell from 2.9% in June. The last time it was below 1.8% in August…
Foreign firms eye Oman airport contracts
Firms including South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries and India's Dodsal have been qualified to bid for three Omani airport contracts, Reuters reported officials saying on Wednesday.…
Woman sues zoo over wet dolphin show
Our friends in America have always been known for their compensation culture, but one woman is taking it to a whole new level. Allecyn Edwards slipped and fell on a wet floor at the…
Oman Air pens FFP deal with Shangri-La
Oman Air's 'Sindbad' Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) has announced a partner
IHG pens deal for Oman waterfront hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with Blue City Company 1 (BCC1), the developers of Oman's Al Madina A'Zarqa real estate infrastructure project, for the…
Oman, UAE to ease cross-border travel
Officials of Oman and the UAE have met in Muscat to discuss measures to ease cross-border travels, Gulf News reported. The parties reviewed a number of initiatives aimed at facilitating…
Oman Air Holidays joins Sindbad FFP
Oman Air Holidays has teamed-up with the Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme to offer members a range of holiday packages, topped with the benefit of earning Sindbad Miles. From 1 July…
Oman pens deal for Muscat-UAE superhighway
Oman has signed contracts for the construction of a new superhighway extending from the capital Muscat to the country's border with the UAE, Gulf News reported. The 275km Southern…
Oman signs airport deals
Oman's government has signed a series of agreements for the construction of several new domestic airports and the modernisation of the country's two international gateways in Muscat and…
Woman gives birth at London Tube station
A 32-year-old woman has given birth to what is believed to be the first baby boy to be born on the London Underground.Michelle Jenkins, of Barking, went into labour while…
Oman Air, Rezidor sign FFP deal
Oman Air's rapidly expanding Frequent Flyer Programme, Sindbad, has entered into a new partnership agreement with Rezidor Hotel Group. From 1 June, Sindbad members will earn…
Oman awards airport contract
Oman has awarded a construction contract worth OMR450 million (US$1.17 million) for the redevelopment of Muscat International Airport, according to a Bloomberg report. The airport…
‘Sick’ Facebook woman gets the sack
A further warning of the dangers of social networking site; a Swiss insurance worker has lost her job after being seen surfing on Facebook while off sick, Reuters has reported.The woman…
Indian woman blazes past chilli record
A woman in Gauhati, India,has broken the world record for chilli eating, after blazing through 51 red hot"ghost chillies" in just two minutes, Reuters has reported. The…
Woman attacked by polar bear at Berlin Zoo
A polar bear has attacked a woman at BerlinZoo, after she climbed a fence and jumped into its enclosure. An adult polarbit her several times before she was rescued by zoo workers. It is…
Oman targets 12 million visitors
The Oman Ministry of Tourism has set its sights on attracting 12 million visitors by the year 2020.The ministry's vision follows on from a strong 2008 visitor arrival performance which saw…
Woman charged over NZ plane baby
A woman has been charged with abandonment after giving birth on a flight fromSamoa to New Zealandand leaving the baby in an aircraft toilet. The 29 year-old Samoan woman couldface up to…