Oman Tourism News Page 10
Oman, more than 1m visitors to Salalah
The Governorate of Dhofar attracts thousands of tourists from other Gulf countries as well as citizens who visit Salalah to spend their summer holiday and enjoy the pleasant weather.
Oman’s 2011 tourism & hospitality programs take off
Oman will build momentum for its tourism and hospitality sectors in 2011 with the opening new national attractions and a record number of leisure and travel properties and services.
ICTP welcomes Oman as their latest destination alliance member
The Ministry of Tourism for the Sultanate of Oman joined the ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) as their latest alliance member.
Oman set for $2.6 bn tourism project
Plans for the development of a major Integrated Tourism Complex in Oman, dubbed the Omagine Project, have made further headway following the recent signing of a key Shareholder Agreement by its promoters, according to reports. Also in the Middle East today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Oman.
The Sultanate of Oman hosts connecting cultures expedition
The Sultanate of Oman is proud to run the “Connecting Cultures” Youth program in thedesert of Oman as part of a drive to foster mutual understanding among the diverse cultures of the world and support diverse social and cultural exchange.
Muscat’s Cruise Ship Passenger Arrivals Up
Oman’s Tourism Ministry and the country’s port operators are delighted with record cruise ship passenger arrivals projected to June 2011 with arrivals at Muscat’s Port Sultan Qaboos jumping to 231,100 - 72% higher than the 2009-10 cruise season.
Oman Ministry of Tourism outlines 2010 Ramadan & Eid programme
The Sultanate of Oman has outlined its 2010 Ramadan and Eid program, which will run until September 9, 2010. The Oman government expects such events to accelerate tourism development and exceed the projected 3 per cent share of the tourism sector to the local GDP by the end of Oman’s Five-Year Plan spanning 2011 to 2015.
Park Inn Muscat awarded first Green Globe certified hotel in Oman
The Park Inn Muscat is the first hotel in Oman certified as having met the requirements of the Green Globe standard. The hotel also holds the honor of being the second hotel in the Middle East region and first hotel worldwide in the Rezidor Hotel Group to be merited the certificate. The Green Globe seal of approval is recognized as representing the highest quality in sustainable practices within travel, tourism, and related industries around the world. The paperless certification process took Park Inn Muscat four months to complete.
Oman Ministry of Tourism launches it’s first cinematic campaign
Friday 23 July 2010 sees the launch of the first Oman cinema campaign across the country. The twenty second clip exhibits everything Oman has to offer; an enormous wealth of natural attractions, fascinating culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming people.
Oman launches cinema campaign
Oman is launching its first cinema campaign across the UK. The twenty second clip exhibits everything Oman has to offer; an enormous wealth of natural attractions, fascinating culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming people.
Business as usual in Oman following tropical cyclone Phet
It is ‘business as usual’ at Muscat’s hotels and resorts, as well as those in Nizwa, Musandam to the north and Dhofar to the south.
Oman attracts the luxury liners
Oman’s cruise market is poised for strong growth, with two dozen cruise operators now including Muscat on their itineraries.