Oman

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s global sale offers up to 20% savings on fares across the network

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

Oman Air has announced the launch of its latest Global Sale campaign, offering discounts of up to 20% on Economy Class fares and up to 15% on Business Class fares across its network.

Food & Drink

Pamper your taste buds with culinary delights at Shangri-La in Oman

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

A remarkable gastronomic adventure awaits in Oman as Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn in Muscat introduces the Taste of Shangri-La.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air and Chelsea FC partnership kicks off with the Club’s First Match of the Season

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2023

Oman Air’s groundbreaking partnership with Chelsea FC is kicking off on Sunday 13th August, when the English Premier League (EPL) club will go head-to-head with Liverpool FC for its first…

Airlines and Aviation

Major transformation plans for Oman Air

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2023

In the interest of financial sustainability and operational continuity, Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Chairman of Oman Air, has…

Global

Oman Air runs up to 26 flights per day between Muscat and Salalah as Khareef Tourism surges

Kanchan Nath Jul 27, 2023

With the khareef season in full swing, Oman Air has increased its flights between Muscat and Salalah, reaching as many as 26 per day during the recent long weekend.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air signs deal with English Premier League Club, Chelsea FC

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

Oman Air has announced a monumental new sponsorship deal with Chelsea FC that will see Oman Air become the club’s global airline partner for the next three years.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air hosts Gulf Flight Safety Association Conference to enhance regional safety standards

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently hosted the Gulf Flight Safety Association (GFSA) meeting at the Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat, in association with Boeing.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air offers up to 20% off Business and Economy Class fares in ‘Global Summer Escape Sale’

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023

Gearing up for the summer, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its Global Summer Escape Sale.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air to offer more flights and special packages this summer

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

With the approach of the peak summer season, Oman Air Holidays has introduced a range of great value packages from Muscat to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent…

Features

Oman Air Expands Thai Airways Codeshare To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 11, 2023

Oman Air has announced a new codeshare arrangement with Thai Airways International to carry the Oman Air flight number on flights from Bangkok to Sydney and vice versa as part of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air upgrades Flight Training Centre with B737-8 MAX Simulator

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has upgraded its commercial flight training capabilities with the installation of a new B737-8 Max simulator

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air participates in Arabian Travel Market 2023

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2023

Oman Air participates in Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s leading international travel and tourism event.

Global

Journey with the Frankincense Sommelier of Muscat

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2023

In a continued endeavour to offer authentic experiences and heartfelt hospitality, Shangri-La Muscat recently appointed a frankincense sommelier, Khalid Al Amri.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air hosts regional immigration authority stakeholders for workshop on ‘Prevention of Unauthorised Travellers’ 

Kanchan Nath Apr 17, 2023

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently hosted the Emirates Regional Immigration Liaison (ERIL) team for a Documents Verification Workshop at the Novotel Muscat…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s latest partnership enables Sindbad Members to spend their miles at Muscat Duty Free’s Online Store

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

Adding another exclusive partnership to its growing portfolio, Oman Air has signed a new agreement that allows members of its frequent flyer programme, Sindbad, to use their Miles to shop at…

Travel Tech

Al Manal Travel reaffirms two decades of collaboration with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, and Al Manal Travel, Tours and Cargo, the travel company in Salalah, the Sultanate of Oman, have…

Interviews

Destination weddings back on track: Egle

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

Travel Daily connected with René D. Egle, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah & Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat to find out more about the popular family, weddings and honeymoon…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air marks ‘Three-Decade Legacy’ in the skies

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

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.

Hotels

Top ten reasons to get married at Shangri-La Muscat

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

For someone looking for a star-like wedding set against stunning backdrop and impeccable planning, there are not two but ten reasons to get married at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Muscat. 

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air increases flights to Moscow 

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased the frequency of flights to Moscow as part of its summer schedule.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays partners with Muzn Islamic Banking for Umrah packages

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air wraps up a successful ITB Berlin

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

Oman Air has wrapped up a successful three days at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism trade fair.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2023

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Celebrates First Female Omani Captain

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2023

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…

Appointments

Ooredoo Group Appoints New Oman CEO and Acting CEO for Ooredoo Algeria

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air gets its eighth IOSA Renewal Certification

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly IndiGo between India and Middle East

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

IndiGo will be operating new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, from 26 March, 2023.

Hotels

Shangri-La Oman launches a collection of immersive and romantic experiences

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

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.

Hotels

Shangri-La Al Husn Muscat designs ‘romantic experience’

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

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…

Appointments

Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat appoints Nick Flynn as Hotel Manager

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2023

Nick Flynn has been appointed as Hotel Manager, joining the exclusive Shangri-La Al Husn, a breathtaking clifftop retreat for adults located in beautiful Muscat, Oman.

Airlines and Aviation

Enjoy up to 23% with Oman Air’s global sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s Sindbad Programme added to Ooredoo’s Nojoom Partners

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

Continuing to enrich the travel experience, Oman Air’s frequent flyer programme, Sindbad, has been added to Ooredoo’s list of Nojoom partners.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air and SalamAir expand codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

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:

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air ranked as most punctual airline in Middle East and Africa in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2023

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…

Finance

Oman Air partners with bespoke HSBC Oman global currency solution

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023

Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security.

Airlines and Aviation

Pact signed to operate 14 flights between Oman and Russia

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

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.

Attractions & Tours

Majid Al Futtaim opens Snow Oman on 24 Dec 

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

Majid Al Futtaim, the shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, opened Snow Oman on 24 December.

Travel Tech

Zahara Travel partners with Amadeus 

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

Zahara Travel, corporate travel specialist in Oman partners with Amadeus to expand its premium customer offering.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays partners with Jordan Tourism Board

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

Oman Air Holidays has announced a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air partners with Omantel

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air highlights digital transformation achievements

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Continuing to drive transformation in the aviation sector, Oman Air’s Digital department recently held its annual workshop.

Global

Top 4 reasons to celebrate New Year at Shangri-La Muscat

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

No one wants to miss out on all the fun of bringing in the New Year with style? Shangri-La Muscat has the perfect line-up of activities to do just that. 

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air unveils ‘Super Saver’ offer

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever.

Airlines and Aviation

Direct flight from Muscat to Bangkok from 18 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

The Sultanate of Oman  has announced the introduction of a direct flight between Muscat and Bangkok. From Sunday, 18 December , Oman’s budget airline SalamAir will fly directly between…

Eturbo News

New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on SalamAir

Harry Johnson Nov 29, 2022 0

Flights from Muscat depart on Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays, return flights from Bangkok are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on…

Hotels

Dynamic expansion for LUX

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Looking to 2023 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for its luxury flagship brand LUX.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air welcomes ‘Future Leaders’ with Commercial Graduate Programme Induction Ceremony

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Phuket

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara to fly to Oman

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

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).

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches special fares for world cup travellers from GCC

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

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…

Tourism

Oman Air at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air renews agreement with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Sail welcomes Oman Air as official and exclusive airline partner

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays launches two new packages

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches four weekly flights to Phuket

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air appoints Majid Sulaiman Al Qassabi as its new Country Manager

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2022

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed of Majid Sulaiman Al Qassabi as its new Country Manager - Oman.

Airlines and Aviation

Enjoy upto 20% off on economy flights with Oman Air

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

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…

Eturbo News

Costa Cruises updates COVID-19 health protocols

Harry Johnson Sep 23, 2022 0

Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing…

Sports Tourism

Golf diplomacy highlights Oman’s tourism and investment potential

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

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.

Cruise

Take a sea-hotel adventure with Dhahab

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

Six Senses Zighy Bay takes to the seas for its latest out-of-the-ordinary escapade.

Airports

Oman Airports signs an agreement with To70

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022

Oman Airports company has signed an agreement with To70 of the Netherlands to improve operations inside Muscat International Airport and ensure their smooth flow

Sports Tourism

Oman Air to be the official airline for IRONMAN 70.3 Salalah

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

IRONMAN 70.3, will be hosted in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, creating the ideal backdrop for this spectacular event.

Global

20% off on business and economy class with Oman Air

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air increases flights between Muscat and Turkish destinations of Istanbul and Trabzon

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2022

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.

Tourism

Oman embarks on plan to tap USD 7.8 billion investment in travel

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2022

The plan includes establishing a system of governance and updating the legal framework by reviewing and updating the tourism law and its executive regulations

Oman is Arabia’s best-kept travel secret

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 29, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Oman Air Transforms Staff Travel with New Software

Dmytro Makarov May 17, 2022

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

Megha Paul May 10, 2022

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

Chris Head Apr 20, 2022

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

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2022

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.

Quarantine Free Travel

Oman scraps off PCR test, only two-dose vaccine mandatory for arrivals

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2022

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

Tourism

Visitor arrivals to Oman plunge by 25% in 2021

Megha Paul Feb 15, 2022

Oman witnessed a decline of 25.4% in number of visitors in 2021 compared to the year ago period

Oman launches masterplan of mega integrated tourism project

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021

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’ -…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches new range of stopover packages

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2021

If you're considering taking that long-awaited trip to Europe, look into Oman Air.

Oman and Greece sign visa waiver deal

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2021

Oman and Greece have signed an agreement on mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports between the Sultanate and Greece

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air to join Oneworld

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2021

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.

Tourism

Oman unveils new tourism campaign to promote art and culture

Megha Paul Sep 13, 2021

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

Vaccination Updates

Oman lifts Covid travel rules for vaccinated travellers from 18 countries

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2021

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

Vaccination Updates

Oman Air flies two routes with fully vaccinated crew

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

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…

Travel Tech

Oman launches first digital national travel trade booking platform

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2021

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…

Tourism

UAE, UK, Oman, Australia impose travel curbs on India

Megha Paul Apr 23, 2021

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

Reopening updates

Oman temporarily bans entry of tourists from today

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2021

Oman will only allow citizens and residents to the enter the Sultanate from today following a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases

Tourism

Oman launches roadmap for USD-155 million tourism project

Megha Paul Mar 17, 2021

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

Hotels

Alila Hinu Bay “The latest luxury resort in Oman”

Joe Cusmano Feb 22, 2021

Set to open in May according to the booking system, Alila Hinu Bay is already making waves in Oman.

Reopening updates

Oman Air welcomes guests from 103 countries

Megha Paul Jan 4, 2021

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, will welcome guests from 103 countries who can travel to the country without a visa

Reopening updates

Oman lifts travel ban from today

Megha Paul Dec 29, 2020

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

Megha Paul Dec 10, 2020

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

Reopening updates

Oman resumes issuing some tourist visas

Megha Paul Dec 2, 2020

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

Oman Air delivers highest-ever cargo load

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2020

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…

Oman

“We continue to assess the evolving situation”: Oman Air suspends Muscat services until further notice

Alastair Newport Mar 25, 2020

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…

Hospitality

Oman hotel revenues drop 9.2% in January

Megha Paul Mar 19, 2020

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…

Features

Oman: The Paradise You Never Knew Existed

Chris Head Mar 3, 2020

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

Alastair Newport Mar 2, 2020

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

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

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…

Global

Leva Hotels to manage two properties in Oman

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

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…

Air

Oman Air unveils transformation plan

Megha Paul Sep 11, 2019

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…

Salalah Khareef festival boosts tourist arrivals to Dhofar

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

Oman’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the number of tourists who flocked to Dhofar during this year’s Salalah Khareef Festival,…

W Hotels debuts in Oman with W Muscat

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2019

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…

Travel Tech

AmEx Global Business Travel forms Middle East joint venture

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), business partner for managed travel, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kanoo Travel, a travel…

Tourism

Oman launches Khareef offerings

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

UNIGLOBE Travel expands Middle East service in Oman and Dubai

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2019

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,…

Tourism

7 summer destinations to help kids unplug their devices

Kristin Mariano Jul 23, 2019

Research has shown that the blue light from a screen can affect your kid’s vision and sleep schedule. With schools out, it is easy to overdo playing video games or watching mundane videos in…

Cruise

Cruise news: Luxury island-hopping, exclusive discounts and more

Tian Tolentino Jul 10, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, look out for exclusive discounts, luxury cruises, island-hopping adventures in the Maldivian paradise and more.

Air

SalamAir launches new Abu Dhabi-Salalah service

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2019

Oman’s homegrown airline SalamAir has launched a thrice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, allowing travellers from the UAE to conveniently visit the popular holiday…

Air

Gulf Air resumes Salalah flight

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Salalah as the airline resumed this popular route. Gulf Air’s flight GF548 was welcomed…

Tourism

India is number 2 source market for Oman

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2019

With a double-digit growth of Indian tourist arrivals, Oman is betting big on the Indian outbound market.

Air

Oman Air launches new route to Athens

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

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…

Tourism

5 reasons why Cyprus is the GCC’s destination this summer

Kristin Mariano May 31, 2019

GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…

Air

Oman Air has new pit stop in Pharoah’s land

Megha Paul May 30, 2019

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Bozhe moi: Oman Air’s Russian connection to “further stimulate economic, trade and business”

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2018

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air resumes Maldives route as part of drive for 60 destinations by 2022

Tian Tolentino Oct 29, 2018

Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2018

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…

Hotels

Ritz Carlton’s Al Bustan Palace Oman’s grand makeover

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 3, 2018

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 27, 2018

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.

Tourism Boards

Malta Tourism Authority targets Middle East travellers

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2018

Malta Tourism Authority is trying to attract more travellers from Middle East countries by opening a promotion office in United Arab Emirates.

Air

Oman Air jets in to Athens for Summer 2019

Alastair Newport Sep 20, 2018

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.

Hospitality

Millennium Hotels unveils Oman property, 11 more due to open in 2018

Tian Tolentino Sep 17, 2018

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its presence in Oman with a fourth hotel property, Millennium Resort Salalah.

Travel Tech

AR tech brings the beauty of Ras Al Khaimah to London’s skyline

Alastair Newport Jul 23, 2018

RAKTDA and Zip Now London unveil the world's first augmented reality zipline in London.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches Casablanca flight as part of African network update

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2018

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air celebrates first anniversary of Manchester connection

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 5, 2018

One year in, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated the first anniversary of its service to Manchester Airport.

Air

Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2018

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…

Features

AVANI levels up with AVANI+ brand reconfiguration

Michael Mackey Mar 14, 2018

Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…

Tourism

PM Modi visits Oman to boost bilateral trade and investment

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2018

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…

Oman

G Adventures adds Oman in 2018

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 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…

Travel Tech

Oman Air new website puts locals first

Alastair Newport Jan 3, 2018 0

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…

Hotels

A very fine hotel rises in Muscat

Simon Willmore Dec 20, 2017 21

The city of Muscat is best known to travellers as ‘a very elegant town with very fine houses’ due to building policies that enforce cleanliness and traditional design elements. Portuguese…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

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…

Hotels

Dhahab, the ‘Golden Dhow’, sets sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay

Maria Airey Jun 19, 2017

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a classic Omani dhow available for two night / three day adventures to explore the Musandam coastline. Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in…

Hotels

Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East

Maria Airey May 23, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat. The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s…

Hotels

Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East

Maria Airey May 23, 2017

Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat. The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s Ghala…

Oman

Corinthian Travel launches new Oman package for families

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

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…

UK

Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Innside Yogyakarta Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 242 Facilities:…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air signs interline with Lufthansa

Gemma Greenwood Apr 16, 2017

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…

Hotels

Mövenpick makes moves in Muscat as first Oman property signed

Gemma Greenwood Mar 24, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

SalamAir launches flights to Dubai

Gemma Greenwood Mar 1, 2017

SalamAir, Oman’s new budget airline, has launched its first international destination. The double daily service to Dubai will operate from Muscat International Airport to Dubai World…

Guest Column

Oman’s eco efforts

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

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

Oman’s tourism industry to receive multi-billion-dollar boost

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

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…

Hotels

Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb GM wins IHG accolade

Gemma Greenwood Feb 9, 2017

Laura Eggleton, General Manager of Action Hotel’s Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, has been awarded the prestigious IHG General Manager of the Year Award for the India, Middle East and Africa…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Airports reports record passenger growth in 2016

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016.  Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air to more than double GDP contribution in 2017

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 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.…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air denies bomb threat, confirms passenger death

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman’s Salam Air to take off at the end of January

Gemma Greenwood Jan 3, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air introduces the new baggage concept

Gemma Greenwood Dec 29, 2016

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…

Hotels

Action Hotels opens third hotel in Oman

Gemma Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

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.…

Airlines and Aviation

Omantel and Oman Air in partnership deal

Gemma Greenwood Dec 13, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air touches down in Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air introduces new Oman Air Pass

Gemma Greenwood Dec 2, 2016

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

OCEC opening to drive boom in business tourism

Gemma Greenwood Dec 2, 2016

Business travel to the Sultanate of Oman is set to get a major boost following the opening of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) last month.   The venue will further…

UK

Foreign Press Association hosts annual media awards

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

Held in the art deco surroundings of the Grand Park Lane Hotel in Piccadilly, Tuesday night’s Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards proved to be a glittering affair. Sponsored by…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air flies direct to China

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2016

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…

Oman

Omran launches phase 1 of Mina Al Sultan Qaboos

Gemma Greenwood Nov 23, 2016

The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has launched the first phase of the Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Waterfront Project in Muscat. The first stage of the integrated mixed use waterfront…

Airlines and Aviation

New B737-800 joins Oman Air fleet

Gemma Greenwood Nov 21, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches Sultanate’s first commercial flight training centre

Gemma Greenwood Nov 20, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo adds new international route from Chennai

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2016

IndiGo will expand its operations at Chennai next month with the launch of a new international route. On 15 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will commence daily flights between the…

Airlines and Aviation

US Bangla Airlines launches flights to Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Nov 15, 2016

US Bangla Airlines now operates non-stop flights from Dhaka and Chittagong to Muscat. The four weekly flights are operated by two B373- 800 aircraft. According to US Bangla team, the…

Oman

VFS Global launches France visa application centre in Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Nov 9, 2016

Residents of the Sultanate of Oman can now apply for visas to France at the visa application centre launched for the Embassy of France in the capital city of Muscat. Applicants can visit VFS…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air reinforces allegiance to UK trade

Gemma Greenwood Nov 9, 2016

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

Oman ranks among top 10 travel destinations globally

Gemma Greenwood Nov 6, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air expands codeshare with KLM

Gemma Greenwood Nov 6, 2016

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

Oman Air welcomes its 500,000th Sindbad member

Gemma Greenwood Nov 3, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches direct flights to Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

British Airways has launched a direct flight between Muscat and London, further adding convenience to customers travelling between the two regions. The UK carrier, which first began…

Hotels

Middle East’s highest five-star resort opens its doors

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened the doors to the highest five-star resort in the Middle East with the launch of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Perched 2,000 metres…

Oman

Oman Air wins ‘Best Airline’ accolade at Seven Stars awards

Gemma Greenwood Oct 25, 2016

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…

Tourism Boards

Oman Tourism conducts four-city India roadshow

Gemma Greenwood Oct 23, 2016

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…

Oman

AVIAREPS’ Middle East travel caravan lands in Oman

Gemma Greenwood Oct 22, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Paris service goes daily

Gemma Greenwood Oct 19, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air announces amenity kit design winners

Gemma Greenwood Oct 18, 2016

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…

Hotels

Iconic Sheraton Oman re-opens its doors

Gemma Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

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.…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air starts revamping long-haul jets

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2016

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…

Hotels

Zighy Bay launches new sleep programme

Gemma Greenwood Oct 4, 2016

Six Senses Zighy Bay is inviting guests to get into its beds as part of the Sleep with Six Senses programme, which will be available in selected villas from November 2016. In keeping with…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air wins twice at WTAs

Gemma Greenwood Oct 4, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Airports attends World Routes Chengdu China 2016

Gemma Greenwood Oct 4, 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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air reveals expansion and development plans

Gemma Greenwood Sep 27, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air apologises for ‘Persian Gulf’ blunder

Gemma Greenwood Sep 26, 2016

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…

Oman

UK operator adds Oman to new brochure

Gemma Greenwood Sep 20, 2016

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

Oman tourism numbers top 1.5 million this year

Gemma Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air welcomes 250th Junior Sindbad Flyer

Gemma Greenwood Sep 11, 2016

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

Oman’s Al Hoota Cave reopens to the public

Gemma Greenwood Sep 6, 2016

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…

Oman

Salalah reports surge in Monsoon tourists

Gemma Greenwood Sep 1, 2016

The number of visitors to Oman’s Khareef (monsoon) Season in Salalah exceeded 604,000 this year, a 21.7% increase on 2015 figures according to the National Centre for Statistics and…

Hotels

Tin Hotels to debut in Dubai and Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Aug 31, 2016

Singapore’s General Hotel Management (GHM) has revealed plans to launch a brand called Tin Hotels in the Middle East.  The hospitality firm, known for its portfolio of luxury hotels…

Tourism Boards

Oman Tourism to conduct Indian roadshow

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2016

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…

Oman

Bank Muscat joins Oman’s Ministry of Tourism to host social media personality

Gemma Greenwood Aug 15, 2016

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’…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air increases capacity on Salalah routes

Aaron Greenwood Aug 10, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air expands Boeing fleet

Aaron Greenwood Aug 9, 2016

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

Oman’s tourism sector hit hard by challenging economic conditions

Aaron Greenwood Aug 8, 2016

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…

Hotels

Zighy Bay launches GCC break specials

Gemma Greenwood Aug 2, 2016

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched an exclusive offer for GCC residents.  Based on a minimum two-night stay, benefits include 20% off best available rates (BAR), 20% off spa…

Oman

New Oman museum opens its doors in Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Aug 1, 2016

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

Oman relaxes visa rules

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016

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…

Hotels

Omran set to deliver 900 new hotel rooms in Muscat

Gemma Greenwood Jul 30, 2016

The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) is on track to deliver three new hotels, providing more than 900 additional rooms, in 2017/18. The properties include the five-star W hotel…

Hotels

First InterCityHotel outside Europe opens in Oman

Aaron Greenwood Jul 27, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Muscat International passenger numbers jump 18% in June

Gemma Greenwood Jul 26, 2016

Muscat International Airport has reported an 18% increase in passenger traffic for June 2016, including those in transit.  Figures show 5,694,468 passengers used the airport last month…

Airlines and Aviation

Salalah Air set for a November launch

Gemma Greenwood Jul 22, 2016

Oman’s newest airline, Salalah Air, will start operating short-haul domestic services across the Sultanate from November, the carrier’s CEO and founder has said.  In an interview with…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air offers young passengers chance to win free flight

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air flight lands safely following two burst wheels

Gemma Greenwood Jul 18, 2016

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…

Hotels

Oman travel firm capitalises on halal travel market growth

Gemma Greenwood Jul 15, 2016

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…

Sports Tourism

Musandam-Oman Sail sets sights on another record

Gemma Greenwood Jul 13, 2016

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…

UK

Direct Ferries offers UK market Oman ferry booking services

Gemma Greenwood Jul 12, 2016

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

Oman’s City Centre Qurum expansion almost complete

Gemma Greenwood Jul 10, 2016

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…