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Welcome to the March issue of the Oman Tourism, e-newsletter for the Gulf region’s travel trade |
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This month’s issue provides news, information and offers for travellers planning to visit The Sultanate of Oman.
Muscat and Salalah continue to enjoy average daily temperatures in the mid to high 70’s Fahrenheit. The great warm climate, coupled with long sunny days, provide the perfect setting from which to enjoy the wealth of activities on offer across the Sultanate.
This month, The Ministry of Tourism will be represented at the GIBTM, Abu Dhabi. This event is the first three-day exhibition for the global meetings and incentives industry to be held in the Middle East region.
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Oman Tourism will highlight the best of what the destination has to offer and suppliers on the stand will include: Shangri-la’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, The Chedi Resort, Hilton Salalah, Mark Tours, Gulf Ventures and Oman World Tourism. We welcome visitors to the exhibition to pass by our stand and learn more about our beautiful country.
Oman is a year-round destination, with great activities to suit all tastes. Whether your clients want to relax in a luxury resort, explore Oman’s interior with amazing soft adventure or discover the spectacular marine life offshore, The Sultanate of Oman is the place to be. Remember to offer Oman next time your clients are looking for a great place to relax or an exciting venue for an activity based holiday or short break. |
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 A New Management Team at the Safari Village Suites Muscat.
Bahwan Travel has recently taken over the management of The Safari Village Suites next to the Grand Hyatt in Shatti Al Qurum. the Village consists of 40 studio suites (46sqm) and 4 Two Room Suites (92sqm). All units are fully air-conditioned; offer a mini bar, spacious bathroom, kitchenette with tea making facilities & Cable TV. The Village has direct access to the pool and health club facilities at the Grand Hyatt.
The Safari Village Suites offer an excellent base from which to explore the city of Muscat. |
With direct access to Qurum Beach, the property provides easy access to a wide range of leisure activities from scuba diving and fishing to the sandy beach which is perfect for beach games, walking and jogging. Corporate travellers will also find the village a great base for those on a budget but requiring high quality facilities. The property offers excellent value for money. It is located in the Ministries area of Muscat and will soon offer high speed internet access in all its suites.
For further information and to make reservations: contact The Safari Village Suites on: +968 24682000 E-mail: lakshmy@bahwantravels.com |
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This month will see the first-ever BG Energy Challenge – Oman 2007, a corporate event that will see teams completing a series of physical and mental challenges in the hot desert and wet wadis of Musannah.
The two-day team event, held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammad bin Hamed Al-Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas, is open to companies and organisations associated with the energy industry and involves teams of four to six, enduring a series of tasks that includes trekking, sandboarding, dune bowling, clue solving and treasure hunting.
While the teams, from Dubai, England, Egypt and Oman, will find the event itself challenging, the real challenge for them has been to fundraise a minimum of RO.2000 and hopefully more. Every baiza, dirham or penny raised will be donated to the National Association for Cancer Awareness helping them to buy and operate the Sultanate’s first mobile cancer awareness unit. |
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Sponsored by BG Oman, a subsidiary of UK-based BG Group plc, BG Energy Challenge – Oman 2007 takes place on 21-23 March 2007 and is being organised and run by Muscat Diving & Adventure Centre, Oman’s leading adventure tourism specialists. Registrations for the Challenge has now closed at 28 teams but donations can be made via challenge.oman@bg-group.com or to find out more about future events and sponsorship opportunities contact sasha@holiday-in-oman.com |
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Oman World Tourism teams up with Gulf Air to offer an Exciting Adventure Holiday to Oman with a Side Trip to the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix
For anyone looking for a great travel experience, why not enjoy an exciting adventure holiday in Oman together with a day trip to Bahrain for the thrilling Gulf Air Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. The package is on offer from Oman World Tourism and includes the following: 8 nights accommodation in Oman, breakfast daily, some lunches and dinners, flights between Bahrain and Muscat, transportation to the F1 Race Track as well as a ticket for Sunday, 15th April’s Gulf Air Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. Besides the thrilling F1 experience, your client’s visit to Oman will be as equally as exciting. Your clients experience will include: The 17th Century Fort at Nizwa, Giant Turtle Watching at Ras Al Had, a night under the stars at Wahiba Sands and Dolphin Watching off the coast of Muscat.
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Packages start from only OMR 795 per person (approx US$ 2,000) for further information, contact
Oman World Tourism on: +968 99252680 or by e-mail: issa@omanworldtourism.com |
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| Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches scheduled services to both Muscat and Salalah from Dubai.
This month, Jazeera Airways will launch scheduled services to both Muscat and Salalah. These new routes out of their Dubai hub will commence on the 25th and 27th March respectively. The airline will offer 9 flights a week to Muscat and three flights a week to Salalah (Tues,Fri & Sun).
The services are to be operated by new A320 aircraft and passengers will enjoy sumptuous leather seats, in-flight entertainment and a wide range of drinks and snacks (chargeable) Passengers travelling in Jazeera Plus will receive complimentary headphones, drinks and snacks.
The launch of the Jazeera Airways services to both Muscat and Salalah means that there is now more choice, better fares and greater availability for both leisure and corporate travellers visiting the Sultanate of Oman.
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For further information and to book, please contact Jazeera Airways on: www.jazeeraairways.com
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The 2007 ‘ Summer in Oman’ Road Show will visit 7 cities in five days
Preparations are well underway for the 2007 ‘Summer in Oman’ Road Show. From the 12th to 16th May, representatives from Oman Tourism as well as a variety of Omani suppliers will be traveling around the GCC, promoting tourism to Oman this summer.
Yes it can be hot in the summer in Oman. However there are plenty of activities that visitors can enjoy which will keep visitors cool. Trekking high up in the mountains is not only invigorating, but with temperatures in the mid to high 70’s Fahrenheit, it is also very enjoyable. The scenery is spectacular and your clients will be sure to leave the area with a lasting impression of Oman’s natural beauty. Besides the mountains, visitors to Oman can enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing, when the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf will keep you cool.
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These great soft-adventure activities, coupled with luxury hotels with temperature controlled pool, are sure to give your clients a holiday or short breaks that they will remember for a long time to come.
Details of the ‘Summer in Oman’ Road Show will be communicated soon however for your diary, please keep the following dates free.
Riyadh – 12 May, Dammam – 13 May, Bahrain – 13 May, Kuwait – 14 May, Doha – 15 May, Abu Dhabi – 16 May, Dubai – 16 May
For further information on the ‘Summer in Oman’ Road Show, please contact Mark Senior at Afkar Marketing, e-mail: mark@afkarmarketing.com or Tel: +973 3963 0801 |
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Oman Destination Management Companies |
Whether you are a tour operator, travel agent or M.I.C.E. planner, finding the right partner for your ground services requirements is very important. Each month we will provide you with contact details for the destination management companies in Oman, in alphabetical order. Also, we are inviting destination management companies to provide us with product information to share with you. |
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| Wholesale Tour Operators Selling Oman
There are a variety of wholesale tour operators in the GCC region that can provide quality,
value-for-money, air-inclusive or land-only travel arrangements. Listed below are some of the main operators who can assist in arranging travel itineraries to Oman from locally based travel offices across the GCC.
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