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Tourism Breaking News
5 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Oman Air Holidays launches new digital platform with TUI
Post Views: 8 Oman Air has launched its new digital platform, Oman Air Holidays, in collaboration with TUI. Oman Air Holidays enables guests from Oman to explore over 20 countries while also allowing international travellers to experience Oman as a distinctive and accessible destination. The announcement was made during a press conference in Muscat, marking a significant step in the airline's initiative to improve the travel experience and boost inbound tourism to Oman, reported Times of Oman. The platform aligns with the airline's broader strategy to enhance inbound tourism, which includes a stopover program with Visit Oman, efforts to increase direct traffic, and an expanding network, with Amsterdam and Rome being the latest additions. Additionally, in June, Oman Air joined the oneworld Alliance, providing access to a vast global network covering over 170 countries and territories through partner airlines. Michael Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air, said, 'This platform is a natural extension of the work we've been doing to drive tourism into Oman, bringing together the elements we've been building: greater accessibility, stronger partnerships, and more compelling reasons to visit. It also marks an important step in our digital journey, as we continue to invest in more connected, guest-centric experiences. With TUI's global reach and Oman Air's renowned hospitality and service, we're setting a new standard for holiday planning—whether in Oman or beyond.' David Schelp, CEO of TUI Markets + Airline, added, 'Partnering with Oman Air allows us to bring our holiday expertise to a new market with huge potential. Oman is a remarkable destination, and this platform makes it more accessible to international travellers. We're proud to support Oman Air in expanding their offerings while delivering the high-quality experiences TUI is known for.'
Observer
6 days ago
- Business
- Observer
Oman Air Holidays launches new platform powered by TUI
Oman Air has officially launched its new digital platform, Oman Air Holidays, powered by TUI, one of the world's leading tourism groups. The go-live was announced during a press conference in Muscat, marking a major milestone in the airline's efforts to enhance the travel experience and promote inbound tourism to Oman. Oman Air Holidays allows guests from Oman to explore more than 20 countries worldwide, while also enabling international travellers to discover Oman as a unique and accessible destination. The new platform complements the airline's wider strategy to support inbound tourism, which includes its stopover programme with Visit Oman, efforts to increase point-to-point traffic, and a growing network with Amsterdam and Rome, most recently added. In June, Oman Air also joined the oneworld Alliance, opening up access to an extensive global network of over 170 countries and territories via fellow member airlines. Michael Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air, said, 'This platform is a natural extension of the work we've been doing to drive tourism into Oman, bringing together the elements we've been building: greater accessibility, stronger partnerships, and more compelling reasons to visit. It also marks an important step in our digital journey, as we continue to invest in more connected, guest-centric experiences. With TUI's global reach and Oman Air's renowned hospitality and service, we're setting a new standard for holiday planning – whether in Oman or beyond.' David Schelp, CEO of TUI Markets + Airline, added, 'Partnering with Oman Air allows us to bring our holiday expertise to a new market with huge potential. Oman is a remarkable destination, and this platform makes it more accessible to international travellers. We're proud to support Oman Air to expand their offerings while delivering high-quality experiences TUI is known for.' Designed for the modern traveler, Oman Air Holidays, powered by TUI, enables guests to build personalized packages across more than 20 destinations in Oman, Europe, the Far East, GCC, Africa, and beyond. With award-winning flights, handpicked hotels, curated experiences, and seamless transfers, all bookable through a single, user-friendly platform at the service delivers instant pricing, confirmation, and convenience.
Tourism Breaking News
04-04-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Oman Air partners with TUI for new digital holiday packages
Post Views: 80 Oman Air has entered an exciting new partnership with TUI to offer customers a seamless way to book holiday packages alongside their flights. The collaboration introduces a new digital platform integrated directly with the airline's booking engine, empowering travellers with access to a diverse array of holiday experiences across Oman Air's network in just a few clicks. The partnership was unveiled during ITB Berlin, one of the world's leading travel trade shows. Launching for the summer holiday season, guests will be able to conveniently book holiday packages to over 22 destinations spanning Oman, Europe, the Far East, GCC, Africa and more, via the newly developed digital booking platform. The seamless online journey will combine flights, hotels, car hire, ground transport, tours, experiences, and more, combined into dynamic packages or as standalone bookings. 'We are thrilled to partner with TUI to offer our guests an entirely new way to plan and experience their travels. Designed for those who seek the reassurance of a complete package holiday, our platform will offer unparalleled convenience, quality and affordability, along with the security and bonding requirements specific to each destination,' said Michael Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air. 'Not only will we offer all-new travel experiences for our guests from Oman, but we will also simplify inbound tourism into Oman, encouraging more international travellers to visit. The partnership also marks a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance digitalisation and deliver seamless, end-to-end travel experiences for our guests.' David Schelp, CEO TUI Markets + Airline, added, 'We are excited to work with Oman Air as a new partner for our platform. This collaboration will offer a unique possibility for travellers to experience the wonderful country of Oman as well as other destinations around the world, backed by the exceptional service of Oman Air.
