Oman Tourism News
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts continues to expand in Oman with Muscat property
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Oman expansion strategy is gathering pace with the company revealing plans to operate its third property in the sultanate’s capital, Muscat.
Qatar Airways boosts flights to Sohar, Oman
Qatar Airways will add four additional weekly flights to Sohar, its newest destination in the Sultanate of Oman, from October 1st. The additional frequency was added in response to increased passenger demand, and will take the number of weekly flights between Doha and the Sultanate of Oman from 52 to 56.
Qatar Airways adds Sohar and Prague to global network
Qatar Airways has expedited the launch of two new destinations to August 2017, with several more announcements to follow shortly.
Al Yousuf to lead Etihad operations in Oman
Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Hassan Al Yousuf as its new general manager for the Sultanate of Oman. Based at the airline’s offices in Muscat, Al Yousuf is responsible for leading Etihad Airways’ commercial operations in Oman, as it continues to grow its presence and operations across the region.
Centara opens first hotel in Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts continues to expand internationally with the opening of a four-star, 152-room hotel in Muscat. The property becomes its fifth hotel outside Thailand and first of three planned for the Middle East.
Breaking Travel News interview: Maitha Al Mahrouqi, undersecretary of the ministry of tourism, Oman
Tourism in Middle Eastern hotspot Oman has been growing rapidly in recent years, as flag-carrier Oman Air continues to grow, visitors become more aware of its diversified offering and the government invests in the hospitality infrastructure. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Maitha Al Mahrouqi, undersecretary at Oman’s ministry of tourism, at Arabian Travel Market to find out more.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Middle East cultural tourism boom comes under microscope
Saudi Arabia and Oman will lead the GCC’s multi-billion dollar investments in cultural tourism, with a series of projects to develop new world-class cultural attractions. That is according to a report published ahead of Arabian Travel Market.
Alila Jabal Akhdar launches Rose petal spa experience
This year guests at Alila Jabal Akhdar will be able to celebrate the rose harvest in Oman with a rose-inspired experience. Every year, from the end of March until mid-May, the rugged, rocky mountain landscape of Jabal Akhdar - the Green Mountain in Arabic - is transformed into a spectacular shade of pink.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort opens in Oman
Anantara’s first resort in Oman, the hotly anticipated Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, has opened its doors. Perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the Sultanate’s fabled ‘Green Mountain’, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is the highest five star luxury resort in the Middle East and offers a huge variety of activities – from high adrenalin to total relaxation – as well as a wealth of cultural experiences.
Qatar Airways adds flight to Muscat, Oman
From August 1st, Qatar Airways will provide travellers from around the world with even more choice when flying to Muscat, with the addition of an extra flight to its existing schedule - increasing the number of daily flights to five. Now with 35 flights a week from Hamad International Airport travellers can easily explore the popular Omani capital city.
Direct Ferries offers access to Oman
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 Company which offers high speed services between numerous destinations on the Omani coast.
British Airways adds direct Middle East services
British Airways customers will soon be able to experience uninterrupted, direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5. Previously, customers flying to the Middle Eastern cities had to stop off in Bahrain en route Doha and Abu Dhabi en route to Muscat, but from October 30th both services will fly direct, reducing the journey time to both cities by approximately two hours.