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Hotels
Muscat is the ying to Dubai’s yang. Oman's roadmap doesn’t focus on glitzy mega-projects but rather sustainable growth and cultural preservation.
Colin Nagy | 4 weeks ago
Airlines
First class has been 'retiring' from international routes across the industry, Oman Air is the latest, despite its regional neighbors doubling down on the segment.
Josh Corder | 3 months ago
Business Travel
Business travel in India is on a rise. It is the ninth-largest market globally for business travel expenditure. Yatra's agreement with Cipla is the latest development as online travel agencies in India work to profit from this segment.
Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago
Indian travelers are looking at Middle East for short-haul trips. Airlines from India and the region are in a race to attract them.
Bulbul Dhawan | 5 months ago
Tourism
As the UAE and Saudi Arabia continue their mega-projects, we look at Oman's 'calmer' approach to tourism.
Josh Corder | 5 months ago
Short-Term Rentals
The Middle East’s lofty tourism goals mean a re-think in accommodations. Luxury hotels won’t be enough.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago
It's not surprising that the Middle East is prioritizing hotel development to accommodate a growing influx of tourists. This proactive approach aligns with their broader economic and tourism strategies to foster long-term growth and competitiveness in the global tourism market.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago
Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.
Online Travel
The surge in airfares and tour packages, coupled with millennials’ shift in spending patterns, is quite possibly driving the demand for travel loans.
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.
