Oman Tourism News
Oman: Tourism projects in Wadi Bani Khalid inspected
Maitha bint Saif al Mahrouqiyah, Under-Secretary of the Tourism Ministry paid a visit yesterday to the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid in the Governorate of North Al Sharqiyah during which she inspected the tourism projects and viewed the consultancy studies being conducted by the specialised companies for Maql tourism village.
Ministry of tourism launches ground breaking summer campaign for residents
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.
Oman in tourism drive
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 will treble both in Muscat and Salalah, reaching 12 million in the capital and three million in the southern city.
AEG Ogden appointed to run Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
AEG Ogden has been appointed to operate the new Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in the capital Muscat. The Centre is being developed by Omran, the company established by the government of Oman to deliver major projects and manage its assets in the tourism sector.
Oman - Call to promote sustainable tourism strategies
The deliberations of the 3rd International Geological Tourism Conference “Seeing the Tourism Destinations Differently” were concluded today under the auspices of Maitha bint Saif al-Mahrouqiyah, Undersecretary of the Tourism Ministry.
Experts praise Oman ecotourism potential
The Sultanate of Oman is not only known for its ancient culture, heritage and hospitality; it’s a land of geological wonders. The potential of the Sultanate in ecotourism has got the attention of participants in the third global conference for ecotourism.
Oman Air launches new holidays brand
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 network. To be known as Oman Air Holidays, the Sultanate of Oman’s first ever Public/Private Partnership will result in the country’s largest travel and tourism business.
Ministry of Tourism international meet for strategy and travel trade meetings
The Heads of the Ministry of Tourism’s international offices from the UK, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, the GCC, India and Australia meet in Oman from 13 to 18 August for strategy and travel trade meetings.
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.