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UK’s Mail On Sunday Suggests Six Things To Do In...Oman

Date: 28 February 2009

Well-known UK-based journalist Gareth Huw Davies who visited Oman recently has written a report on The Sultanate in The Mail on Sunday newspaper, where he has gushingly raved about Oman. The impressive introduction reads that in just two hours from the frenzy of Dubai is the Arabian Peninsula’s great surprise. "Bigger than the neighbouring emirates, Oman has many more wonders on which to build its still-small tourism industry. The writer toured castles and forts and sampled the sound of silence in 1,000 miles of beaches and headlands, mountains with yawning canyons and emerald-green wadis, to compile his must-do list in a land...

Oman Launches Biggest GCC Marketing Campaign

Date: 22 February 2009

The Ministry of Tourism and Oman Air will kick off their largest ever marketing campaign in the GCC on 22 February 2009. Running for four months, the campaign is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, Oman Air and is supported by Oman’s major hotels and resorts.

The GCC is Oman’s largest tourism market that has seen significant growth in visitor arrivals by both air and road in recent years.

Her Excellency Dr Rajiha Abdul Amer Ali, Oman’s Minister of Tourism said that an increase in Oman’s marketing effort in the GCC was signalled to the industry last June.

"I am delighted to see our partners rise to the challenge. It is another sign of industry maturity and alignment,” she said.

The Minister for Tourism also said...

The Final Lot Of Fly Free To London Winners Announced

Date: 17 February 2009

The final draw of the 'Fly free to London' campaign was held at the Oman Air Head office. The Chief Guest for the occasion was HE Said Hamdoon Al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications for Ports and Maritime Affairs.

The 'Fly free to London' campaign was launched on the 16 September 2008. Bringing desires to reality, the airline offered an opportunity for the residents of Oman to fly free to London. The campaign open to the residents of Oman, was simple to take part in. One only had to log onto the Oman Air website (www.omanair.aero) and click on the Special...

Oman Air Appoints Egypt GSA

Date: 10 February 2009

Oman Air has appointed Red Sea Aviation as its General Sales Agent for Cairo. With Oman Air's daily direct flights to Cairo, there has been a marked increase in the number of passengers travelling to Cairo from Oman.

Commenting on the appointment of Red Sea Aviation as the carrier’s GSA for Cairo, Abdulrazaq Bin Juma Alraisi, Senior Manager Sales, Oman Air said that Cairo is an important station for us as there are many Egyptians resident in Oman who patronize Oman Air. Many Omani students attend universities in Cairo and we provide the link to their homeland. Egypt also attracts a lot of tourist visitors from Oman, as it one of the oldest civilizations of the...

Oman Emerging Progressively With A Plan - Writes US Magazine, Global Traveller

Date: 20 January 2009

Oman could be the world's best-kept secret, but probably not for long, writes Lydia Moss in her report titled 'OMAN WITH A PLAN' in the December 2008 issue of the US-based monthly magazine Global Traveller. The writer through a lengthy report highlighted the development, progress, and success achieved by the Sultanate in various spheres. Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media of Oman Air, focused on the tourism area within the article. Referring to the report by Lydia Moss, a well-known New York-based travel writer, Al Haremi noted that it gave a wholesome idea to the international travellers...

Oman Air The Official Carrier Of Muscat Festival 2009

Date: 13 January 2009

The marvels Oman famously known as one of the most peaceful and attractive holiday destinations in the Middle East welcomes tourists round the globe to Muscat Festival 2009. The festival to be held during the period from 19 January to February 12 celebrates Oman’s traditional arts, culture, and heritage while providing visitors fun, adventure, excitement, and entertainment. The activities included are oriented to attract visitors from all over the world, especially with its international exhibits of art and handicraft, poetry sessions, plays, children’s programs, sports and musical concerts. Oman Air will be sponsoring Oman's major...

Arabian Oasis – Oman, Writes National Geographic Adventure

Date: 10 January 2009

The popular American international magazine, National Geographic Adventure (NGA) has featured Oman as a world-class destination in their December 2008 - January 2009 edition - BEST OF ADVENTURE - World Class: Lodges + Escapes. Renowned travel writer Costas Christ in his report on Oman titled, 'Arabian Oasis – Oman' has eulogized Oman's pristine beauty and world-class facilities.

Oman Air's Corporate Communications and Media Head, Usama Karim Al Haremi, notes that National Geographic Adventure, winner of four American National Magazine Awards, is the fastest-growing magazine in the outdoor category and the ultimate guide to the...

Oman Air Enhances Check-in Options For Travellers

Date: 3 January 2009

Travellers flying with Oman Air will soon become the first in the Middle East region to choose from four new and innovative check-in options at Muscat and other key airports.

Oman's national carrier will dramatically improve customer experience by providing four exciting new ways to check-in including using a mobile phone, internet, airport kiosks, and in the airport where customer service agents equipped with mobile check-in technology.

In conjunction with the launch of its Sabre Web Check-In solution, Oman Air will also introduce the ability for customers and travel agents to select their preferred seat and print the boarding pass for the...

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