SalamAir partners with Amadeus to expand global distribution
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has signed a distribution agreement with travel technology provider Amadeus to expand its international reach and strengthen access to global markets.
Oman Air, Finnair launch codeshare partnership to expand connectivity
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Oman Air and Finnair have launched a new codeshare partnership to expand travel connections between Finland, Oman and Australia, strengthening both airlines’ global networks through their membership in the oneworld Alliance.
Oman to expand tourism offerings at Madinat Al Irfan, Yiti
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed development agreements worth RO122 million ($316 million) to expand tourism and hospitality offerings at Madinat Al Irfan and Yiti Integrated Tourism Development, strengthening the sultanate’s appeal as a destination for visitors and investors.
Oman lays foundation stone for $15m tourism, commercial project in Masirah
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with an investment of RO5.775 million ($15 million).
Over 9.3m passengers travel through Oman’s airports by end of August 2026
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Oman’s airports handled more than 9.3 million passengers by the end of August 2026, marking a 7.1% decline compared with 10.02 million passengers during the same period in 2025, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Oman’s A’Dakhiliyah signs tourism investment deals across its wilayats
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
A’Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman has signed tourism-related investment contracts covering the development and operation of recreational facilities, eco-parks, restaurants, cafes and other attractions across its wilayats.
SalamAir reports 76pc on-time performance in Q3 2026
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, recorded an on-time performance (OTP) of 76% in the third quarter of 2026, as the airline maintained its focus on operational accountability and transparent reporting.
Oman signs $1.04bn deal for major Dhofar tourism complex
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Oman has signed a tourism development agreement worth more than RO400 million ($1.04 billion) for an integrated tourism complex in Dhofar, as the Sultanate steps up investment in the sector and broader urban development.
Air India Express expands winter West Asia network with 135 daily flights
Tue, 06 Oct 2026
Air India Express is expanding its India–West Asia network under its Winter 2026 schedule, with up to 135 daily departures connecting 23 Indian cities with 12 gateways across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oman’s 3-5 star hotels record 11% revenue decline through August
Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Revenues of Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotels fell 11% to approximately RO156.5 million ($407.02 million) by the end of August 2026, compared with RO175.8 million ($457 million) during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Oman to deliver 700 new hotel rooms by year end, says report
Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Oman is set to deliver 700 new hotel rooms between now and the end of 2026, taking its total inventory to 40,800 keys, according to a property expert. A further 1,500 rooms are in the pipeline for handover next year followed by another 1,600 in 2028, thus taking the sultanate's room inventory to 43,900.
Al Jabal Al Akhdar advances tourism development ahead of 2027
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Al Jabal Al Akhdar is stepping up tourism preparations after being named Capital of Gulf Tourism for 2027, as visitor numbers and hotel revenues grow. The wilayat welcomed 101,608 visitors in the first half of 2026.
SalamAir records 20pc passenger growth during Salalah Khareef Season
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
SalamAir recorded strong growth during Oman’s 2026 Khareef season, carrying more than 180,000 passengers to and from Salalah between June and August, a 20% increase compared with the same period last year.
Saudia adds Muscat to seasonal network
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Saudia will add Muscat, Oman’s capital, to its seasonal destination network from October 27, with three weekly flights from Riyadh. The new route supports Saudia’s strategy to expand international connectivity and meet growing travel demand.
Oman calls for greater integration in Gulf tourism cooperation
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Oman has called for stronger integration and more effective cooperation among Gulf countries to boost the region’s competitiveness and establish the GCC as a leading global tourism destination.
Al Jabal Al Akhdar named GCC Tourism Capital for 2027
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Oman’s Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate has been selected as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2027, highlighting the mountain destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and growing tourism potential.
SalamAir expands European network with Muscat–Copenhagen service via Baghdad
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has opened ticket sales for a new service to Copenhagen via Baghdad, with flights scheduled to begin on November 15, 2026.
SalamAir inaugurates direct flights to Mogadishu- Somalia
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, commenced operations to Mogadishu, Somalia, today (September 3), introducing a new direct air link between the capitals of Oman and Somalia.
Oman’s Khareef Dhofar season draws 881,424 visitors by mid-August
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Visitor numbers during Oman’s Khareef Dhofar monsoon season rose 6.6% year-on-year to 881,424 between June 21 and August 15, 2026, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
SalamAir Launches Direct Muscat-Sylhet Service
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city.
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts 300,000 visitors
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 attracted more than 300,000 visitors over 45 days, boosting tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate through cultural, adventure and family experiences showcasing the destination’s natural and tourism appeal.