Anantara Expands Its Luxury Portfolio in Oman with New Resort in Bandar Al Khairan

New Anantara Resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat to launch in 2026 (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels, the international hotel owner, operator, and investor, is set to expand its Anantara brand in Oman with a new luxury resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat. The 121-key property, scheduled to open in 2026, will include guest rooms, chalets, and… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity even before landing

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight. The one-year partnership aims to offer guests a hassle-free and efficient digital solution… Read the full press release

Vistara starts daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai (India) and Muscat (Oman)

Delhi/Dubai/ Muscat, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (12 December 2022) inaugurates daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai (India) and Muscat (Oman), its fourth destination in the Gulf region. Muscat is the third Gulf city that Vistara has added to… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays launches two new packages showcasing the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Offering travellers a true Omani adventure, Oman Air Holidays has introduced two new packages that showcase the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality. Launched just in time for the popular winter season, the bespoke packages offer visitors the choice of an all-inclusive, eight-day tour around the country’s must-see… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of IntercityHotel Muscat

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand’s third property in the Sultanate of Oman, has opened its doors on 1st September 2022. The new hotel building is located within the Ministry and Embassy district of Al Khuwair and is part of the prestigious A’Raya development Complex.  IntercityHotel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways teams up with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to connect match ticket holders to Doha via Match Day Shuttle flights

Scheduled Match Day Shuttle services will provide fans a convenient 24-hour experience, from Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE GCC national carriers poised to be exclusive Match Day Shuttle airlines during the tournament period DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the commitment to make the first ever FIFA World Cup… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways invites football fans to secure all-inclusive travel packages for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

With a successful Final Draw complete and groups set, fans are invited to secure their all-inclusive travel packages from Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ As Qatar Airways optimises its network to ensure fans can attend the FIFA World Cup™, the airline offers 5,000 bonus Avios to all… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts Inaugural Influencer Cup in Doha

Inaugural tournament was hosted at Stadium 974 from 28 to 29 March A nostalgic reunion of Qatar Legacy Ambassadors and FIFA Legends featured the likes of Cafu, Tim Cahill, and Marcel Desailly DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With excitement building ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, renowned international social media… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

The airline brings a unique offering with ultra-low-cost travel to the region Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-cost national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka. The new destination provides affordable, hassle-free travel for tourists and residents… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on their outstanding win in the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup™

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on lifting the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup™ Trophy  Fans were left with a poignant ‘au revoir’ with screens at the final displaying the airline’s key messages ‘The World’s Best Airline’ and ‘See You in Qatar 2022’ Fans can book their FIFA World Cup™ travel packages at qatarairways.com/fifa2022 Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights between Dubai and Soha, Oman

Flights will start on 04 November and will operate twice a week Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (October 19, 2021) the start of flights to Sohar in Oman becoming the first airline to operate this route from Dubai. This is the carrier’s third destination in the… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to debut eleven new enchanted escapes by 2025 in world’s most coveted leisure destinations

Iconic Luxury Brand to Usher in a New Era of Enchantment in the World’s Most Exquisite Leisure Locales in Bermuda, Mexico, Morocco, Aruba, China, the Dominican Republic, Oman and Qatar BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Solidifying St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ position as a leader in luxury, the iconic brand expects to… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Alila Hinu Bay in Oman

Alila Hinu Bay is the second Alila branded property in the country, strengthening Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle and wellbeing offering in the region CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (June 20, 2021) the opening of Alila Hinu Bay in Oman which joins Alila Jabal Akhdar as the brand’s second hotel in… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Muscat holds photo exhibition to mark Oman’s 50th National Day

Muscat, Oman, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On 18th November 2020, Kempinski Hotel Muscat will hold a photo exhibition in celebration of Oman’s 50th National Day, featuring exclusive photos from when Oman established the first colour-TV station in 1974. Mr Manfred Klupsch, the head engineer who was in-charge of the project, gifted the hotel… Read the full press release

IHG announces 176-rooms Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman opening early 2022

The company reaffirms industry confidence with brand debut in Oman and an upcoming opening in the UAE Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has signed a Management Agreement with Redhat Al Jabal LLC to debut its global upscale boutique brand, Hotel… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts services to Entebbe, Uganda and Muscat, Oman

Airline’s global network boosted to 94 cities in October Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (28 September 2020) has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of IntercityHotel Nizwa in the Sultanate of Oman

Second IntercityHotel in the Sultanate opens in the oasis city of Nizwa Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is expanding its presence in the Sultanate of Oman. On 15 August, the group has opened a second hotel operating under the Intercity brand name. The hotel is situated in Nizwa… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Muscat sets the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital

Adjacent to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, the New Hotel Offers a Fresh take on Luxury MUSCAT, OMAN, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat today (FEBRUARY 18, 2020), setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio up to eight hotels across five brands – including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson –… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, Oman

Low-cost Omani carrier to fly three times a week to the popular summer destination for UAE tourists during July and August Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, the popular holiday destination on the south coast of… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 services to Muscat

New service marks shortest A380 flights in the world, as airline brings flagship into more markets DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality announces exclusive offer to nationals and residents of Qatar, Kuwait and Oman

Exclusive privileges to nationals and residents of Qatar, Kuwait and Oman Doha, Qatar, 2019-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, brings nationals and residents of Qatar, Kuwait and Oman an exclusive offer, starting from June 1st to August 31st, 2019. A memorable vacation awaits… Read the full press release

Oman Air participated in Earth Hour 2019

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations marked Earth Hour at 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday March 30th. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of organizations and hundreds of millions of people around the world to mark Earth Hour by turning… Read the full press release

SalamAir of Oman partners with Swissport for hub handling at Muscat International Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — SalamAir of Oman has signed a five-year contract with Swissport for hub handling at Muscat International Airport. As of 1 January 2019, the Swiss Aviation Services company, global market leader of airport ground services and cargo handling, will provide the Omani carrier with a full range of services,… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed passengers from Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets to mark Oman National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, welcoming passengers from neighboring Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets being handed out across arrival and departure terminals. Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport,… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence across the Sultanate of Oman with two new hotel signings

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is pleased to announce two new hotel signings in Oman; Radisson Hotel Apartments, Muscat Hills and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments, Salalah. This brings the group’s portfolio to 84 hotels and… Read the full press release

Oman Air inaugurates new daily direct service between Muscat and Moscow

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on 30th October. The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a… Read the full press release

Oman adopts IATA’s electronic airway bill (e-AWB) standard as contract of carriage for international airfreight shipments

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In-line with the Government plans to implement international best practices in business, Oman has adopted the International Air Transport Association’s electronic airway bill (e-AWB) standard in replacement of the paper airway bill – the contract of carriage for international airfreight shipments. The introduction of the e-AWB standard in… Read the full press release

Oman Air increases frequency of flights to Salalah

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ —  Oman Air, the national airline for the Sultanate of Oman, has increased its frequency of flights to Salalah, the principal city of the Dhofar region, to cater for the increase in demand from holidaymakers looking to experience the Khareef season which brings in its wake lovely weather… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases daily frequencies to Muscat, Oman

Additional services to Oman’s capital added just in time for the summer holidays, offering even more connectivity to airline’s extensive global route network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will add two additional daily frequencies to Muscat, Oman’s largest city and capital, commencing 10 April… Read the full press release