Oman Tourism News
Kempinski Hotel Muscat welcomes first guests to Oman
Kempinski Hotel Muscat has opened its doors to guests from around the world. As a key part of Kempinski’s Middle Eastern growth strategy, the hotel aims to blend the brand’s timeless European elegance with Omani traditions and hospitality.
Oman selected as partner country for ITB Berlin 2020
Officials at ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the official partner country for the 2020 event. Oman tourism minister, Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi, said: “ITB Berlin is the leading platform for the global travel industry.”
New Muscat International Airport welcomes first Oman Air flights
Oman Air has begun operations from the new Muscat International Airport. All incoming and outgoing flights will be transferred from the current terminal to the new airport as of today.
Oman Air unveils departures to Istanbul, Casablanca, and Moscow for 2018
Oman Air is launching three new routes this year: to Istanbul, Turkey in June, Casablanca, Morocco in July, and Moscow, Russia in October. While Istanbul and Moscow will be served by Oman Air’s Boeing 737-800, Casablanca will be served by 787-8.
Breaking Travel News investigates: A new era for Oman Air
With the new terminal set to debut at Muscat International Airport, a supportive owner in the Omani government, and the latest planes set to arrive, the future could well be bright for Oman Air. Here we find out more about the carrier ahead of its move to a new home next month.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Al Baleed Resort Salalah recently opened its doors in the Sultanate of Oman bringing the luxury hospitality brand Anantara to the stunning southern province of Dhofar on the Arabian Sea. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Salalah Rotana Resort, Oman
The five-star waterfront Rotana Salalah Resort is home to 422 splendid rooms and is built around lagoons, water features, and manmade canals for an unforgettable experience. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for a visit to find out more about this rapidly developing destination.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Carved into the mountain’s rugged landscape, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is a uniquely compelling space set amid juniper shrubs, rose bushes and scattered, ageless rock. Inspired by surrounding ancient forts, mud-brick villages and castles, the design pays homage to the mountain, with striking views of the gorge and Hajar mountain range. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole discovers more.
Salalah Rotana Resort completes expansion ahead of 2018 season
The five-star water front Salalah Rotana Resort has added an additional 22 rooms to its existing 400 key inventory, as a response to the continuous increase in guests arrival
Minor Hotels takes Avani brand into Oman with Muscat deal
Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Safari International Group for a new Avani hotel to be developed in Muscat, the Oman capital. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 250-key Avani Muscat Hotel will be located in Seeb to the west of the city, 15 minutes’ drive from Muscat International Airport.
Sundus Rotana Muscat welcomes first guests in Oman
Sundus Rotana Muscat has officially opened its doors and is welcoming guests to the property in the heart of Muscat. Serving the increasing number of travellers and guests visiting the Sultanate, the new hotel is the brand’s first property in Muscat and marks a milestone in its strategic expansion plan in Oman.
Oman Air releases additional flights to Duqm
Oman Air has increased its frequency from Muscat to the port town of Duqm in central-eastern Oman in response to growing demand. The national airline for Oman now operates six flights a week on its 737-800 aircraft, instead of the five that it operated during the summer.