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Oman travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Oman. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Oman. Muscat Travel information. Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Its official religion is Islam
Global Aviation This Week: New Airline Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges
Airlines kept expanding this week despite geopolitical uncertainty, aircraft shortages and...
Iran Threatens Neighboring Airports: Could Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Muscat Be Disrupted?
Iran has threatened to disrupt airports in neighboring countries that cooperate with U.S...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
Nasser Al Sharji Takes the Helm at Oman Air as a New Era Begins
Oman Air enters a defining new chapter with Nasser Al Sharji as CEO. Bringing more than 25 years of...
Oman Oil Disaster Threatens Tourism as Russian Shadow-Fleet Tanker Sinks
A spreading oil disaster off Oman is threatening marine life, fisheries and tourism as a sanctioned...
Middle East Conflict Live Updates
Follow continuously updated coverage of the Middle East conflict through the lens of travel...
Oman Bets on Tourism Growth with New Hotel Investments Amid Iran Uncertainty
Oman is strengthening its tourism sector with two new resort developments worth $31 million while...
Gulf Airlines Race to Recover as Fragile Stability Returns to Middle East Skies
Middle East aviation is rebounding as Gulf carriers restore routes amid fragile regional stability...
The Strait Just Reopened — and So Will Tourism. But What Comes Next?
BREAKING: Hormuz is open — and so will tourism. As oil flows resume and Gulf airports reopen...
U.S. Government Urges Citizens to Leave 13 Countries Immediately, While Airports Are Closed
The United States has issued an urgent advisory directing American citizens to leave 13 Middle...
Germany Coordinates Gulf Evacuations as World Tourism Network Urges Support for Stranded ITB Berlin Delegates
Germany is coordinating with Riyadh and Muscat to evacuate stranded citizens from the Gulf as...
10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Middle East
The Middle East is full of culture and colors, as every corner has a perfect photo moment. It has...
How to Combine Dubai and Oman in One Vacation
When planning a Middle Eastern adventure why settle for one country when you can experience two...
From Riyadh and Oman to the Maldives, New Trump-Branded Resorts Emerge Amid Conflict-of-Interest Questions
Trump-branded resorts are expanding across Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE and the Maldives, led by a...
Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia Drive New Era of Gulf Tourism Integration
Iran is deepening maritime tourism ties with Oman and exploring new openings with Saudi Arabia as...
Top Visitors to Oman are Germans, Italians, and French – they love Culture
Oman's tourist activities and experiences market is strongly anchored in its unique cultural and...
Oman Air Full One World Membership is a Win for American Airlines and Qatar Airways
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia...
Travel to Oman is a Different Tourism Experience during Khareef Season 2025
Oman has always been a jewel of a destination, committed to being sustainable and original in the...
Oman and Russia Travel Now Visa-Free
Under the new agreement, citizens of Russia and Oman will be permitted to enter, transit, and exit...
Flying ANA, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines?
All Nippon Airways (ANA), together with its competitors Japan Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Oman Air...
Oman and Tanzania Sign New Air Transport Agreement
Officials from Oman and Tanzania stated that the agreement established in 1982 required updates to...
AIX Expands Services Between Muscat and Kerala
These enhancements reflect Air India Express's commitment to providing passengers with increased...
ITB Berlin Opened Omani Style Calling for Tourism to Speak Out on Gaza
Oman is the partner country for the just opened ITB 2024 in Berlin. The spectacular opening...
Oman to Open ITB Berlin 2024 with Lavish Show
The event will take place at CityCube Berlin on the evening of 4 March 2024, starting at 6 pm.
OIS to Oman Air: A National Carrier’s Bold Rise and Potential Fall
The airline will remove all Airbus A330s from service by the end of March 2024, effectively cutting...
Turkey Now Visa-Free for USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman
Visitors will be allowed to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days within each 180-day period without...
Bahwan Travel Agencies and Amadeus Partner in Oman
Amadeus and Oman’s Bahwan Travel Agencies LLC announced new strategic partnership. The...
RateTiger at Muscat Express Hotel
Over the past year, Muscat Express Hotel has leveraged the benefits of RateTiger Channel Manager to...
Protecting the Middle East from Air, Land and Water Threats
A multi-security program is being tested to protect 9 infrastructure locations across countries in...
New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on SalamAir
Flights from Muscat depart on Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays, return flights from Bangkok are...
Costa Cruises sets sail to UAE and Oman for Winter
Weeklong cruises include extended calls at Dubai, Muscat and Abu Dhabi; updated health protocols...
Four Points by Sheraton coming to Oman
Mustafa Sultan Enterprises today announced it has signed an agreement with Marriott International...
Oman Tourism reaches back to its heritage in Tanzania
During her official tour to Oman this year, Tanzania President rekindled the historical relations...
Oman is Arabia’s best-kept travel secret
Oman set to create the largest Oasis Park in the Middle East. The journey of a thousand miles...
Next stop: Bursa, Turkiye
Expanding its network further SalamAir has launched flights from Muscat to Bursa – the third...
Oman Air Transforms Staff Travel with New Software
Oman Air has partnered with IBS Software to fully digitalize its staff travel program, delivering a...
Confusing health requirements are stopping travelers from flying
The recovery of the global aviation sector from the COVID-19 pandemic could be hampered by...
Russia ends COVID-19 restrictions on flights to 52 ‘friendly’ countries
Russian Prime Minister announced today that starting from April 9, Russian Federation will lift...
Salam Air new affordable flights the Oman way
SalamAir in Oman started flying from Oman to four Indian cities. Services are from Salalah to...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Rigoletto World Premiere Now Opens at Royal Opera House in Muscat Oman
The Royal Opera House in Muscat will pay tribute to Zeffirelli by opening its tenth season on...
Best global capital city destinations for the US tourists
To determine which capitals are the best to visit on holiday, travel experts have analyzed 69...
13.3 million European arrivals to drive Gulf tourism recovery
Countries in the GCC include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and...
The Grand Canyon in Oman adds Thai Hospitality with the new dusitD2 Naseem Resort
Dusit is a Thailand-based hospitality company. German DM Gerhard Stutz is put in charge to promote...
Middle East executives: Leading an airline in 2021
The Middle East has played an important role in aviation for a long time, but it has only been in...
Philippines extends travel ban on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and UAE
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved the extension of travel restrictions to prevent the...
Qatar Airways expands codeshare agreement with Oman Air
Qatar Airways continues to expand its portfolio of strong, globally strategic partnerships by...
Swiss-Belinn Muscat now open
Continuing its expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of...
JW Marriott debuts in Oman’s historic capital
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat...
Finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat
The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat...
Oman’s SalamAir eyeing European destinations
To cater to its ever-expanding network, Sultanate’s fastest-growing value-for-money airline...
Oman Airports to host World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 at Royal Opera House Muscat
World Travel Awards (WTA) has partnered with Oman Airports to host its highly-anticipated Grand...
Completion: Al Irfan Theatre at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) — the Sultanate’s executive arm for tourism...
Oman’s SalamAir adds Chattogram to its Bangladesh network
Expanding its route network between Oman and the Indian subcontinent, Sultanate’s fastest...
Salam Air new Abu Dhabi to Muscat route
Four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Muscat in Oman are now on schedule with Salam Air. The...
UNIGLOBE Travel expands Middle East service
UNIGLOBE Travel International has expanded its network in the Middle East with the addition of...
Oman Air achieves IATA NDC Level 4 Certification
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has received the level 4 New Distribution...
Oman seeks to ‘diversify economy’ by jacking up taxes on booze, meat, tobacco and energy drinks
Beginning June 15th, pork meat, tobacco, and alcohol as well as energy drinks in Oman will be...
Budget Airline SalamAir Muscat to Tehran is second flight destination to Iran
SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, has launched its first flight to Tehran, Iran flying Muscat...
Opening: Grand Swiss-Belresort, Swiss-Belsuites, Swiss-Belboutique and Swiss-Belinn
Grand Swiss-Belresort (Bahrain), Swiss-Belsuites (Bahrain), Swiss-Belboutique (Kuwait) and Swiss...
Carlos Vogeler starts leading position at Ministry of Tourism in Oman
It appears the implementation of the National Tourism Strategy of Oman is in excellent hands. Last...
Swiss-Belhotel International appoints new General Manager for Swiss-Belinn Muscat
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Paul Uglesic as the General Manager for Swiss-Belinn...
Oman Air climbs to first place in one of Heathrow’s greenest years yet
Oman Air has landed first place in the latest Heathrow “Fly Quiet and Green” league table, due to...
Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5 percent annually to 2023
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2018...
Turkish Airlines and Oman Air extend their existing codeshare agreement
Turkish Airlines and Oman Air have revised the codeshare agreement signed earlier. Under the...
Oman hotel market: Sustainable growth?
Between 2013 and 2017 the number of hotels in Oman increased by 35%, according to the National...
Oman Air turns down the noise and ramps up its green credential at Heathrow
Oman Air’s investment in modernizing its Heathrow fleet has paid off – with the airline making an...
Oman launches 2040 strategic tourism plan in Italy
Oman looks to 2040 with optimism and firm objectives to be implemented through a strategic...
Salalah Tourism Festival Oman: So successful it unofficially continues
Though Salalah Tourism Festival in Oman officially concluded on Saturday, due to the continuing...
Oman’s first budget airline adds six new A320neo aircraft to its fleet
Oman’s first budget airline, SalamAir, has signed an agreement to add six new A320neo aircraft to...
New flights on the Arabian Gulf: Muscat and Dammam
Pegasus Airlines is adding Oman’s capital Muscat and Saudi Arabia’s business hub Dammam to its...
Qatar Airways celebrates five years of service to Salalah, Oman
Qatar Airways is celebrating its five-year anniversary of operating direct flights from Doha to...
Golden Tulip signs MoU with Ice Land Water Park under endorsement of RAKTDA
Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort & Spa signed an agreement with Ice Land Water Park under the...
Doha to Muscat flights booming after Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights disappeared
Going to Qatar Airways and searching for DXB or AUH there are no airports foind. After Qatar...
Hilton Salalah Resort: Bringing dreams to life
Green Globe recently awarded the Hilton Salalah Resort in Oman its inaugural certification. William...
Hilton Salalah Resort awarded first Green Globe Certification
Green Globe congratulates Hilton Salalah Resort on its first certification. Overlooking the Indian...
Coming soon: Swiss-Belinn Muscat in Oman
Continuing its expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has entered into a...
Visitors interested in doing business with Oman increased 13%
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13% between 2018...
Frasers Hospitality doubles Middle East portfolio
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, today announced new openings in Saudi...
