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Trade Arabia
01-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Visit Oman, TBO Holidays join forces to expand B2B travel trade reach
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel trade sector. Revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025, this collaboration will launch a joint B2B campaign designed to promote Oman's diverse and authentic travel offerings across key markets in the Middle East and India. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening Oman's B2B trade footprint and expanding its digital distribution reach through TBO Holidays, one of the world's leading travel distribution platforms. The initiative directly supports the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's destination marketing efforts, and aligns with Oman Vision 2040 for developing a digitally enabled and experience-led tourism sector. The comprehensive campaign is set for official activation and rollout in Q2 2025, strategically timed to target Khareef Dhofar season, and the upcoming winter travel period. It aims to empower B2B travel agents and tour operators across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, and Jordan with immersive knowledge and effective tools to confidently market and sell Oman as a premier travel destination. The primary objective is to establish Oman as a go-to destination for immersive, authentic experiences and to streamline the booking process for both group and FIT (Free Independent Traveler) segments within TBO's extensive trade ecosystem. The partnership leverages TBO's deep market penetration across over 100 countries and incorporates technology-driven engagement tools, including AI-backed personalization, to create a seamless flow where agents can learn about and sell Oman effectively within a single integrated platform. Shabib Al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman, commented: "Our partnership with TBO Holidays marks a significant milestone in empowering Omani tourism providers and SMEs, a core objective of Visit Oman's Digital Travel Hub. We are committed to providing our local partners with digital distribution capabilities at scale, and this collaboration achieves exactly that. Integrating with TBO's leading global platform ensures Oman's rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences, are accessible to a vast network of travel professionals across key source markets. This is instrumental in driving growth and contributing to the tourism goals of Oman Vision 2040." 'This is a timely and valuable opportunity for Oman to position itself as a well-rounded travel destination. Our goal is to showcase its diverse offerings to our travel partners and actively drive interest and bookings through focused promotion efforts,' says Vidhu Lamba, Vice President – Tourism Alliances and TBO Academy.
Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Oman, TBO Holidays expand B2B travel in Mideast, India
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel trade sector. Revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025, this collaboration will launch a joint B2B campaign designed to promote Oman's diverse and authentic travel offerings across key markets in the Middle East and India. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening Oman's B2B trade footprint and expanding its digital distribution reach through TBO Holidays, one of the world's leading travel distribution platforms. The initiative directly supports the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's destination marketing efforts, and aligns with Oman Vision 2040 for developing a digitally enabled and experience-led tourism sector. The comprehensive campaign is set for official activation and rollout in Q2 2025, strategically timed to target Khareef Dhofar season, and the upcoming winter travel period. It aims to empower B2B travel agents and tour operators across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, and Jordan with immersive knowledge and effective tools to confidently market and sell Oman as a premier travel destination. The primary objective is to establish Oman as a go-to destination for immersive, authentic experiences and to streamline the booking process for both group and FIT (Free Independent Traveler) segments within TBO's extensive trade ecosystem. The partnership leverages TBO's deep market penetration across over 100 countries and incorporates technology-driven engagement tools, including AI-backed personalization, to create a seamless flow where agents can learn about and sell Oman effectively within a single integrated platform. Shabib Al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman, commented: "Our partnership with TBO Holidays marks a significant milestone in empowering Omani tourism providers and SMEs, a core objective of Visit Oman's Digital Travel Hub. We are committed to providing our local partners with digital distribution capabilities at scale, and this collaboration achieves exactly that. Integrating with TBO's leading global platform ensures Oman's rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences, are accessible to a vast network of travel professionals across key source markets. This is instrumental in driving growth and contributing to the tourism goals of Oman Vision 2040." 'This is a timely and valuable opportunity for Oman to position itself as a well-rounded travel destination. Our goal is to showcase its diverse offerings to our travel partners and actively drive interest and bookings through focused promotion efforts,' says Vidhu Lamba, Vice President – Tourism Alliances and TBO Academy. The campaign targets B2B travel agents and tour operators, particularly those specializing in luxury, cultural, adventure, and experiential travel segments within the specified Middle Eastern and Indian markets.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways to unveil Arabic-speaking version of Sama at ATM Dubai 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is set to redefine the travel experience once again at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025. Building on its reputation for pioneering digital advancements in aviation, Qatar Airways will offer visitors the chance to experience a suite of its industry-leading solutions at ATM Dubai 2025, including Sama's AI booking, Qverse, Multi-Sensory Experience and Qsuite – Next Gen. Additionally, the airline will unveil Sama's new Arabic-speaking capabilities, bringing enhanced accessibility and cultural relevance to the world's first AI-powered digital human cabin crew. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'We, at Qatar Airways, are delighted to participate in this year's Arabian Travel Market to help shape the future of travel and connectivity. Our innovative approach to enhancing travel experiences is built on the spirit of collaboration, and we look forward to joining renowned industry leaders to advance our knowledge exchange.' Join Qatar Airways at ATM Dubai 2025 and experience the next evolution in travel. Sama and the Qatar Airways team will be on-hand to assist guests and trade partners at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stand ME 1420 between hall 3 and 4, from 28 April to 1 May 2025. About Qatar Airways A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. As leaders in industry innovation and digital adoption, Qatar Airways was also recently voted the 'World's Best Airline Website' by World Travel Tech Awards in 2024. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for 11 consecutive years, as well as 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the 'World's Best Airport' by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
Mid East Info
21-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Qatar Airways to Unveil Arabic-Speaking Version of Sama at ATM Dubai 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
The World's Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, will spotlight innovative, AI-powered travel experiences tailored for the modern traveller DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is set to redefine the travel experience once again at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025. Building on its reputation for pioneering digital advancements in aviation, Qatar Airways will offer visitors the chance to experience a suite of its industry-leading solutions at ATM Dubai 2025, including Sama's AI booking, Qverse, Multi-Sensory Experience and Qsuite – Next Gen. Additionally, the airline will unveil Sama's new Arabic-speaking capabilities, bringing enhanced accessibility and cultural relevance to the world's first AI-powered digital human cabin crew. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'We, at Qatar Airways, are delighted to participate in this year's Arabian Travel Market to help shape the future of travel and connectivity. Our innovative approach to enhancing travel experiences is built on the spirit of collaboration, and we look forward to joining renowned industry leaders to advance our knowledge exchange.' Join Qatar Airways at ATM Dubai 2025 and experience the next evolution in travel. Sama and the Qatar Airways team will be on-hand to assist guests and trade partners at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stand ME 1420 between hall 3 and 4, from 28 April to 1 May 2025. About Qatar Airways: A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. As leaders in industry innovation and digital adoption, Qatar Airways was also recently voted the 'World's Best Airline Website' by World Travel Tech Awards in 2024. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for 11 consecutive years, as well as 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the 'World's Best Airport' by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
