Articles tagged “oman”

While there's significant interest among U.S. associations to organize conventions in the Arabian Middle East, only one third have done so due to a young regional industry in the Gulf still learning how to engage Western convention planners.

329% growth at Muscat International Airport is a mind-blowing increase. This tech will help make visiting our Skift Pick for 2015 easier on travellers.

For the progressive traveler of today looking for a more immersive experience and who wants to pack in a lot of diverse experiences in a week or two, here's our one pick for 2015: the small kingdom of Oman.

For its next trick, Oman needs to implement a plan that will bring visitors back to the country after its regional peers get back to normal.

Tourists are making the most use of the free initiative, but the program hopes locals soon see the benefits of cycling as a sustainable and healthy transportation option.

Oman Air remained a loss-making airline in 2012 despite an increase in passenger traffic at its main airport. Taking cues from international stalwarts, Oman might find better bookings with lower fares.

Qatar and Oman top the list of the world’s fastest growing countries in travel so processes that keep the flow of foreign and domestic capital within the region are welcome by both.

The growth of the hotel market in Oman and its neighbors points to robust travel in the most stable of Middle East nations, despite challenges in other parts of the region.

Countries in the Gulf region have enjoyed an uptick in tourism in recent years, but its focus on high-profile brands excludes a large population of travelers looking for mid-range hotel rooms.