Muscat welcomes first direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Muscat International Airport has welcomed the inaugural direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam, marking the first non-stop air link between Tanzania and Oman. The airline will operate the route three times a week using Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Kigali service
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has launched a new direct service between Muscat and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding its African network. Operating twice weekly, the first flight to Kigali will depart on July 21. The inaugural ceremony was held at Muscat International Airport.
Oman hotel revenues rise 8.4pc to $22m in Q1 2026: report
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Oman’s hotel revenues rose 8.4% year-on-year to RO85.4 million ($222 million) in Q1 2026, driven by a 13% increase in room revenues and a 15.5% rise in average room rates, according to Cavendish Maxwell.
SalamAir welcomes 18th Airbus A320neo as expansion continues
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
SalamAir has added its 18th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo named "Salalah," to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the Omani low-cost carrier's expansion strategy.
Oman's Al Ashkhara Tourism Forum returns for fourth edition
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
The fourth edition of the Al Ashkhara Tourism Forum will run from July 22 to August 15, 2026 in Al Ashkhara, South A'Sharqiyah Governorate, highlighting Omani heritage while promoting tourism, innovation and economic development.
Oman Air, SalamAir boost Salalah capacity by 400pc for Khareef Season
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Oman Air and SalamAir have dramatically expanded services to Salalah for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, increasing daily seat capacity by nearly 400% during peak travel periods.
Oman Travel Hub launches to promote tourism, local experiences
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Oman Travel Hub, a new tourism digital platform founded by Oman-based couple Bader Al Lawati and Anna Chesalina, has been launched to promote the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and hidden experiences while connecting small and medium tourism operators with a global audience.
SalamAir reports 80pc on-time performance in Q2 2026
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2026, recording an OTP of 80.01%, representing an improvement of 15.01% compared to Q1 2026.
Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils summer experiences in Oman
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a collection of summer experiences celebrating the natural beauty of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the programme combines adventure, wellness and dining.
Air India Express restores full West Asia network with Salalah, Kuwait flights
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
Air India Express has fully restored connectivity across its West Asia network with the resumption of flights to Salalah and Kuwait.
SalamAir adds new route to Sylhet, Bangladesh
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced a new direct service between Muscat and Sylhet (ZYL), Bangladesh, starting in September 2026. The route will operate three weekly flights, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Bangladesh.
Oman strengthens aviation safety with new cooperation deal
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Oman Aviation Academy to strengthen collaboration in aviation incident and accident investigations.
Al Mouj Muscat adds $2.3bn to Oman's GDP in 20 years, says study
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's flagship integrated tourism destination, has contributed $2.3 billion to the sultanate's GDP over the past two decades, said a study, adding that it had evolved from a pioneering waterfront development into one of the region's most mature integrated destinations.
French tourist arrivals to Oman jump 25pc in 2025
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Oman welcomed 77,000 French tourists in 2025, a 25% increase year-on-year, with growth continuing into 2026 as first-quarter arrivals rose 10% to more than 24,600, driven by tourism promotion, improved connectivity and the country's cultural appeal.
SalamAir inaugurates direct Muscat–Vienna route
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
SalamAir has inaugurated its new direct route between Muscat and Vienna, marking the launch of the first-ever non-stop air connection between Oman and Austria.
Oman boosts adventure tourism safety
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) have signed a joint cooperation programme aimed at enhancing safety standards and building national capacity in mountain rescue, ambulance services, and risk management for adventure tourism activities across Oman.
Khareef Dhofar 2026 to feature 125 cultural, tourism events
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Dhofar Municipality has announced the 2026 Khareef Dhofar season, running from 21 June to 21 September, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events across multiple wilayats and tourist destinations in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate.
Oman names permanent representative to UN Tourism Organisation
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Thamer Faiz Al Alawi, Ambassador of Oman to Spain, has presented his credentials as Permanent Representative of Oman to the UN Tourism Organisation during an official ceremony at the organisation’s headquarters in Madrid.
Oman prepares integrated aviation plan for Khareef Dhofar 2026
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced its operational readiness for the 2026 Khareef Dhofar season, running from 21 June to 20 September, confirming a coordinated national plan to expand air connectivity and increase capacity on the high-demand Muscat–Salalah route.
Oman hotels record 696,911 guests, $250m revenue
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
The number of guests in hotels rated 3-5 stars in Oman reached 696,911 guests by the end of April 2026, while hotel revenues amounted to RO96 million ($250 million).
Oman’s key summer tourism festival set for mid-July launch
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 is expected to boost tourism and regional economic growth in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, running from July 15 to August’s end and highlighting the area’s natural attractions for visitors.