Articles tagged “oman”

Airlines

Oman Prepares for Tourism Spike With Technology to Improve Border Crossings

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.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

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The Skift Pick: Here’s the One Place to Visit in 2015

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.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

Oman hotels ride Middle East instability to strong tourism growth

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.

Hindustan Times | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Best travel ads this week: Switzerland, sunshine, and swimming pools

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

A nascent bike culture takes off on a conservative waterfront in Oman

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.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Oman Air considers launching low-cost carrier to attract more domestic flyers

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.

ARABIANBUSINESS.COM STAFF, HOTELIERMIDDLEEAST.COM | 12 years ago

Tourism

Qatar And Oman issue joint tourist visa to ease travel growth

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.

AllArabianBusiness.com Staff, HotelierMiddleEast.com | 12 years ago

Hotels

Oman’s hotel market is expected to grow, and luxe properties lead the way

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.

AllArabianBusiness.com Staff, HotelierMiddleEast.com | 12 years ago

Hotels

Gulf countries must diversify hotel options to cater to budget tourists

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.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Guests can literally sleep with sharks at Oman’s underwater hotel

The design could spark a new development trend should it succeed at making it out of the conceptual stage and into the water, but don’t hold your breath as the idea has been around for a while without any execution.

Skift | 12 years ago