Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:42:56 +0400 <![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om]]> https://www.omanobserver.om <![CDATA[What are your plans for Eid al Fitr holidays?]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151503/oman/tourism/what-are-your-plans-for-eid-al-fitr-holidays The three to five-star hotels saw an increase of 18 percent in the number of guests in 2024 The three to five-star hotels saw an increase of 18 percent in the number of guests in 2024 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:15:48 +0400 <![CDATA[Qoa Al Jouba, a lake in the heart of the desert]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151093/oman/tourism/qoa-al-jouba-a-lake-in-the-heart-of-the-desert Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:10:24 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman among the 40 must-visit countries]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151090/oman/tourism/oman-among-the-40-must-visit-countries Oman’s diverse landscape caters to a wide range of interests, making it a compelling destination for travelers from all around the world Oman’s diverse landscape caters to a wide range of interests, making it a compelling destination for travelers from all around the world liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:07:36 +0400 <![CDATA[Jabal Al Akhdar receives over 200,000 visitors in 2023]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151061/oman/tourism/jabal-al-akhdar-receives-over-200000-visitors-in-2023 The number of licensed hotel establishments (3-5 stars) in Al Jabal Al Akhdar is 20 The number of licensed hotel establishments (3-5 stars) in Al Jabal Al Akhdar is 20 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:28:16 +0400 <![CDATA[Discovering halal tourism]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151038/oman/tourism/discovering-halal-tourism Halal travellers at Dhow Factory, Sur Halal travellers at Dhow Factory, Sur liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:04:53 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman Across Ages Museum marks 1st anniversary]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151004/oman/tourism/oman-across-ages-museum-marks-1st-anniversary Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:17:58 +0400 <![CDATA[Hotels see growth in occupancy, revenues in January]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150736/oman/tourism/hotels-see-growth-in-occupancy-revenues-in-january The number of hotel guests in January increased by 20.5 percent to 215,660 The number of hotel guests in January increased by 20.5 percent to 215,660 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:43:19 +0400 <![CDATA[Visit Oman announces partnership with Headout]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150734/oman/tourism/visit-oman-announces-partnership-with-headout Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:07:10 +0400 <![CDATA[OCEC to host 16 major events in 2024]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150612/oman/tourism/ocec-to-host-16-major-events-in-2024 The OCEC has experienced an exceptional rebound post-COVID-19 with around 1.5 million visitors welcomed at the Centre in 2023 The OCEC has experienced an exceptional rebound post-COVID-19 with around 1.5 million visitors welcomed at the Centre in 2023 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:30:19 +0400 <![CDATA[Visit Oman announces partnership with Civitatis]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150609/oman/tourism/visit-oman-announces-partnership-with-civitatis Civitatis is a curated B2B2C marketplace for guided tours and excursions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French Civitatis is a curated B2B2C marketplace for guided tours and excursions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:30:43 +0400 <![CDATA[Tourism Communication Conference: Oman shares its experiences with GCC]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150589/oman/tourism/tourism-communication-conference-oman-shares-its-experiences-with-gcc The conference aims to examine how to establish the right foundations to enhance tourism sector The conference aims to examine how to establish the right foundations to enhance tourism sector Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:50:29 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman to promote its tourism potential at Berlin fair]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150443/oman/tourism/oman-to-promote-its-tourism-potential-at-berlin-fair Tourists visit a pottery and handicrafts shop at a market in Nizwa, Oman. Tourists visit a pottery and handicrafts shop at a market in Nizwa, Oman. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:35:29 +0400 <![CDATA[Book on monuments and settlements in Dhofar released]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150348/oman/tourism/book-on-monuments-and-settlements-in-dhofar-released Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:40:33 +0400 <![CDATA[Bids invited for tourism masterplan in Remal al Sharqiyah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150292/oman/tourism/bids-invited-for-tourism-masterplan-in-remal-al-sharqiyah 19082049221-wahiba-sands-bidiyah-desert-sahara-dunes-camp-tourism-travel-oman 19082049221-wahiba-sands-bidiyah-desert-sahara-dunes-camp-tourism-travel-oman Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:26:12 +0400 <![CDATA[Remnants of Bronze Age metal mine unearthed in Wilayat of Dhank]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150237/oman/tourism/remnants-of-bronze-age-metal-mine-unearthed-in-wilayat-of-dhank Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:51 +0400 <![CDATA[World Travel Week - Middle East begins on Sunday]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150070/oman/tourism/world-travel-week---middle-east-begins-on-sunday During the event, introductory trips will be organized for major international tourism companies During the event, introductory trips will be organized for major international tourism companies Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:33:25 +0400 <![CDATA[Large cruise ships give Muttrah a bustling feel]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150067/oman/tourism/large-cruise-ships-give-muttrah-a-bustling-feel Two ships to call at the same time at the PSQ were  Mein Schiff 2 and Costa Toscana Two ships to call at the same time at the PSQ were  Mein Schiff 2 and Costa Toscana Sat, 24 Feb 2024 08:10:17 +0400 <![CDATA[Cruise paradise of Oman]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150062/oman/tourism/cruise-paradise-of-oman Cruise liner Aidabella anchored at Port of Salalah Cruise liner Aidabella anchored at Port of Salalah liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:21:13 +0400 <![CDATA[Forum looks at challenges, opportunities for clean energy development]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150040/oman/tourism/forum-looks-at-challenges-opportunities-for-clean-energy-development Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:58:37 +0400 <![CDATA[Sur Maritime Heritage Festival from Feb 25]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149953/oman/tourism/sur-maritime-heritage-festival-from-feb-25 The festival will include events such as a windsurfing experience, a sailing experience, a marine fishing competition, The festival will include events such as a windsurfing experience, a sailing experience, a marine fishing competition, Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:57:18 +0400 <![CDATA[GCC unified tourist visa 'work in progress']]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149895/oman/tourism/gcc-unified-tourist-visa-work-in-progress The Sultanate of Oman delegation at the GCC tourism ministers' meeting was headed by Salem bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi The Sultanate of Oman delegation at the GCC tourism ministers' meeting was headed by Salem bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:06:37 +0400 <![CDATA[Road projects connecting tourist destinations to get priority]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149838/oman/tourism/road-projects-connecting-tourist-destinations-to-get-priority Last year, the Ministry invited a tender for supervision consultancy services for the construction of a road to Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of al Hamra in the Al Dakhilyah Governorate. Last year, the Ministry invited a tender for supervision consultancy services for the construction of a road to Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of al Hamra in the Al Dakhilyah Governorate. Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:56:42 +0400 <![CDATA[Mövenpick makes its Oman debut with hotel, apartments]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149798/oman/tourism/movenpick-makes-its-oman-debut-with-hotel-apartments Movenpick Exterior Movenpick Exterior Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:47:47 +0400 <![CDATA[Intercity Hotel opens in Bausher]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149616/oman/tourism/intercity-hotel-opens-in-bausher IntercityHotel -001 IntercityHotel -001 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:56:38 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman sees 23.4 % increase in hotel revenues]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149566/oman/tourism/oman-sees-234-increase-in-hotel-revenues Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:06:52 +0400 <![CDATA[Duqm - a destination for eco tourism]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149375/oman/tourism/duqm---a-destination-for-eco-tourism Duqm - a destination for eco tourism Duqm - a destination for eco tourism Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:50:59 +0400 <![CDATA[Al Jazir boasts breath-taking coastal environment]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149074/oman/tourism/al-jazir-boasts-breath-taking-coastal-environment Al Jazir boasts many other tourist destinations like pink lakes, with their marvelous blend of salt water assuming pink colour. - ONA Al Jazir boasts many other tourist destinations like pink lakes, with their marvelous blend of salt water assuming pink colour. - ONA Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:40:32 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman receives over 4 million visitors in 2023]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148990/oman/tourism/oman-receives-over-4-million-visitors-in-2023 oman oman Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:50:48 +0400 <![CDATA[Visit Oman inks partnership deals with Spanish operators]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148939/oman/tourism/visit-oman-inks-partnership-deals-with-spanish-operators VO Signing 1 VO Signing 1 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:42:54 +0400 <![CDATA[Measures to improve infrastructure facilities in Wakan village]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148929/oman/tourism/measures-to-improve-infrastructure-facilities-in-wakan-village Measures to improve infrastructure facilities in Wakan village Measures to improve infrastructure facilities in Wakan village Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:33:37 +0400 <![CDATA[Bandar al Khairan Resort project launched]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148876/oman/tourism/bandar-al-khairan-resort-project-launched Bandar al Khairan Resort project was launched on Monday in the presence of  Salem bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism Bandar al Khairan Resort project was launched on Monday in the presence of  Salem bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:40:49 +0400 <![CDATA[Sur offers lots of potential as Arab Tourism Capital]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148823/oman/tourism/sur-offers-lots-of-potential-as-arab-tourism-capital The total number of visitors to the Sultanate of Oman as of November 2023 was 3.5 million. The total number of visitors to the Sultanate of Oman as of November 2023 was 3.5 million. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:28:13 +0400 <![CDATA[Forum highlights desert tourism in North Al Sharqiyah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148672/oman/tourism/forum-highlights-desert-tourism-in-north-al-sharqiyah Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:44:52 +0400 <![CDATA[Traditional Crafts Market in Masirah witnesses huge visitor turnout]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148670/oman/tourism/traditional-crafts-market-in-masirah-witnesses-huge-visitor-turnout Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:28:46 +0400 <![CDATA[No new hotel permits for Muscat city area: MHT]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148664/oman/tourism/no-new-hotel-permits-for-muscat-city-area-mht The ministry will not accept any requests for new hotel activities in the Muscat Governorate, except for the wilayats of Quriyat and Al Amerat The ministry will not accept any requests for new hotel activities in the Muscat Governorate, except for the wilayats of Quriyat and Al Amerat Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:48:02 +0400 <![CDATA[ASAJET gets nod to operate two flights between Muscat-Qeshm]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148656/oman/tourism/asajet-gets-nod-to-operate-two-flights-between-muscat-qeshm ASAJET ASAJET Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:00:55 +0400 <![CDATA[For better connectivity, plans for an airport in Jabal Akhdar]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148564/oman/tourism/for-better-connectivity-plans-for-an-airport-in-jabal-akhdar The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently floated tenders from specialized companies for site selection studies, master plans, design, and supervision of airport The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently floated tenders from specialized companies for site selection studies, master plans, design, and supervision of airport Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:22:11 +0400 <![CDATA[All you need to know about Oman Cultural Complex]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148508/oman/tourism/all-you-need-to-know-about-oman-cultural-complex Oman Cultural Complex (OCC) is spread over an area of 400,000 sqm opposite Muscat International Airport, (Photo: architecturestudio) Oman Cultural Complex (OCC) is spread over an area of 400,000 sqm opposite Muscat International Airport, (Photo: architecturestudio) Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:00:47 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman is the most affordable tax-free country]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148351/oman/tourism/oman-is-the-most-affordable-tax-free-country The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked fifth among the cheapest tax-free countries for expats to relocate t The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked fifth among the cheapest tax-free countries for expats to relocate t Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:32:08 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman Across Ages Museum receives 350,000 visitors]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148300/oman/tourism/oman-across-ages-museum-receives-350000-visitors The museum will soon display new collectibles in the exhibition halls The museum will soon display new collectibles in the exhibition halls Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:12:23 +0400 <![CDATA[Madinat al Irfan phase 1 completed]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148240/oman/tourism/madinat-al-irfan-phase-1-completed Madinat al Irfan City (East has completed its first phase with the opening of JW Marriott Muscat Madinat al Irfan City (East has completed its first phase with the opening of JW Marriott Muscat Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:06:36 +0400 <![CDATA[Wakan Village in Nakhal attracts 32,000 visitors]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148192/oman/tourism/wakan-village-in-nakhal-attracts-32000-visitors Weather in Wakan is relatively cold, which is similar to the weather in Jabal al Akhdar. Weather in Wakan is relatively cold, which is similar to the weather in Jabal al Akhdar. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:15:41 +0400 <![CDATA[Development strategy in Musadam bears fruition]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148189/oman/tourism/development-strategy-in-musadam-bears-fruition Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:14:14 +0400 <![CDATA[MHT conducts joint Gulf excavation in Bausher]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148184/oman/tourism/mht-conducts-joint-gulf-excavation-in-bausher The Ministry is conducting a salvage excavation for archaeological cemeteries affected by residential development in the village of Sanab. The Ministry is conducting a salvage excavation for archaeological cemeteries affected by residential development in the village of Sanab. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:15:17 +0400 <![CDATA[First phase of construction on AIDA project begins]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148179/oman/tourism/first-phase-of-construction-on-aida-project-begins AIDA, a joint venture with Omran Group, is slated for Phase 1 completion in 2027. AIDA, a joint venture with Omran Group, is slated for Phase 1 completion in 2027. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 06:10:31 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman sees 30% increase in hotel guests in 2023]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148149/oman/tourism/oman-sees-30-increase-in-hotel-guests-in-2023 The number of hotel guests increased 30.3 percent to 1,883,993 by the end of November 2023 The number of hotel guests increased 30.3 percent to 1,883,993 by the end of November 2023 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:22:12 +0400 <![CDATA[Tourism sector gets top priority]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148057/oman/tourism/tourism-sector-gets-top-priority The Council of Ministers stressed the importance of governors’ focus on tourist sites in their respective governorates The Council of Ministers stressed the importance of governors’ focus on tourist sites in their respective governorates Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:25:41 +0400 <![CDATA[HM’s directives set to revitalize Wakan village as top tourist destination ]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148021/oman/tourism/hms-directives-set-to-revitalize-wakan-village-as-top-tourist-destination Apricot trees in full bloom at Wakan village Apricot trees in full bloom at Wakan village midhunraj@omaninfo.om (Midhun Raj) Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:13:27 +0400 <![CDATA[Cabinet Meeting: Tourism sector gets top priority]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148016/oman/tourism/cabinet-meeting-tourism-sector-gets-top-priority Governors urged to focus on tourist sites in their respective governorates and develop appropriate plans Governors urged to focus on tourist sites in their respective governorates and develop appropriate plans Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:55:51 +0400 <![CDATA[Cruise ship visits Sur port]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147799/oman/tourism/cruise-ship-visits-sur-port Ponant is a French cruise ship operator. It was founded in April 1988 and operates eleven ships under the French flag. Ponant is a French cruise ship operator. It was founded in April 1988 and operates eleven ships under the French flag. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 07:25:35 +0400