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Trade Arabia
04-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Air India Express appoints Khimji's Travel and Tourism as RA
Air India Express has appointed Khimji's Travel and Tourism as its representative agency (RA), for Oman. The partnership was announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai, underscoring the airline's ongoing commitment to expanding its reach and strengthening customer engagement in the key Oman market, the airline said. Under this partnership, Khimji's Travel and Tourism will provide comprehensive sales, marketing, and distribution support to Air India Express in Oman. This localised approach will improve accessibility for travellers and trade partners while supporting Air India Express' broader growth plans in the region. Khimji's Travel and Tourism stands out as a trusted, innovative, and customer-centric travel management company in Oman, offering a wide range of services for leisure and business flyers, and leveraging both its local expertise and international partnerships to deliver exceptional travel experiences. Air India Express operates operates over 50 weekly flights from Muscat to 10 Indian cities: Chennai, Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli. The airline also operates three weekly flights from Salalah, directly connecting the South Indian cities of Kochi and Kozhikode. Dr Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express, said: 'As one of our key markets in the Middle East, Oman holds significant importance for Air India Express, thanks to the vibrant Indian expat community and the growing number of Omanis choosing Indian destinations for leisure and medical tourism. This partnership will help us stay closer to our customers and offer them even more reliable and seamless travel options to and from India.' Malvika Khimji, Director, Khimji's Travel and Tourism, said: 'We are honoured to collaborate with Air India Express, a prestigious airline renowned for its market leadership on Indian-Middle East routes and focus on customer-centric travel. This partnership aligns with our vision of delivering affordable and reliable travel solutions to India while catering to the rising demand from both Indian expatriates and Omani travellers. We look forward to supporting Air India Express in meeting its operational and customer service goals in Oman.'
Trade Arabia
11-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Costa Smeralda's trip reinforces Oman as global cruise destination
Khimji Ramdas Shipping, an Oman-based integrated shipping and logistics provider, has facilitated the maiden season of Costa Smeralda, bolstering its position as a key player in the region's cruise industry, reported Times of Oman. The vessel, a flagship of the Costa fleet, made its first visit to Oman on December 19, 2024, after circumnavigating Africa from the Mediterranean before commencing its scheduled operations in the Arabian Gulf. Throughout the season, Costa Smeralda operated one-week round-trip cruises from Dubai, with scheduled stops in Muscat (Oman), Doha (Qatar), and Abu Dhabi (UAE). On March 3, 2025, the vessel departed from Muscat, embarking on a 37-day voyage back to the Mediterranean. En-route to its final destination in Genoa, Italy, scheduled for April 7, 2025, the ship will make calls in Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Spain, and France (Corsica). KR Shipping played an instrumental role in managing the ship's operations, ensuring efficient port services and smooth logistical support for each call at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. Malvika Khimji, Director of Khimji Ramdas, remarked: 'The successful conclusion of Costa Smeralda's maiden season in Oman reinforces the Sultanate's growing appeal as a global cruise tourism destination. As Oman's cruise industry continues to expand, Khimji Ramdas Shipping remains committed to contributing to its diversification. Our well-trained national staff managed Costa Smeralda's port call, ensuring a seamless experience for the passengers aboard. We are honoured to have handled the port operations for this prestigious vessel during its scheduled calls to Muscat.' Costa Smeralda is the largest ship ever commissioned by Costa Crociere and a true celebration of Italian design, culture, and craftsmanship. As part of the Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise group, the ship has set new standards in maritime innovation. Built in 2019 by shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Finland, Costa Smeralda is the first LNG-powered cruise ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, underscoring the company's commitment to sustainable cruising. With a capacity for approximately 6,600 passengers and 1,678 crew members, the ship spans 323.6 metres in length and 37.2 metres in width. It offers 1,550 cabins, a variety of entertainment events, two swimming pools, a health club, and 11 diverse restaurants, ensuring a luxurious and immersive experience for its guests. As a leading integrated shipping and multimodal logistics service provider in Oman, KR Shipping played a vital role in facilitating Costa Smeralda's operations during its visit and 11 subsequent calls to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. The company's expertise and seamless execution have positioned it as a key contributor to Oman's cruise industry growth, handling 35 of the 66 cruise ships in the 2024/25 season - over 50% of the total cruise traffic in Muscat.
Times of Oman
09-03-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Costa Smeralda's trip reinforces Oman as a global cruise destination
Muscat: Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC (KR Shipping), an integrated shipping and multimodal logistics service provider in Oman, successfully facilitated the maiden season of Costa Smeralda in the Sultanate, reinforcing its role as a key player in the region's cruise industry. The vessel, a flagship of the Costa fleet, made its first visit to Oman on December 19, 2024, after circumnavigating Africa from the Mediterranean before commencing its scheduled operations in the Arabian Gulf. Throughout the season, Costa Smeralda operated one-week round-trip cruises from Dubai, with scheduled stops in Muscat (Oman), Doha (Qatar), and Abu Dhabi (UAE). On March 3, 2025, the vessel departed from Muscat, embarking on a 37-day voyage back to the Mediterranean. En-route to its final destination in Genoa, Italy, scheduled for April 7, 2025, the ship will make calls in Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Spain, and France (Corsica). KR Shipping played an instrumental role in managing the ship's operations, ensuring efficient port services and smooth logistical support for each call at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. Malvika Khimji, Director of Khimji Ramdas, remarked: 'The successful conclusion of Costa Smeralda's maiden season in Oman reinforces the Sultanate's growing appeal as a global cruise tourism destination. As Oman's cruise industry continues to expand, Khimji Ramdas Shipping remains committed to contributing to its diversification. Our well-trained national staff managed Costa Smeralda's port call, ensuring a seamless experience for the passengers aboard. We are honoured to have handled the port operations for this prestigious vessel during its scheduled calls to Muscat.' Costa Smeralda is the largest ship ever commissioned by Costa Crociere and a true celebration of Italian design, culture, and craftsmanship. As part of the Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise group, the ship has set new standards in maritime innovation. Built in 2019 by shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Finland, Costa Smeralda is the first LNG-powered cruise ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, underscoring the company's commitment to sustainable cruising. With a capacity for approximately 6,600 passengers and 1,678 crew members, the ship spans 323.6 metres in length and 37.2 metres in width. It offers 1,550 cabins, a variety of entertainment events, two swimming pools, a health club, and 11 diverse restaurants, ensuring a luxurious and immersive experience for its guests. As a leading integrated shipping and multimodal logistics service provider in Oman, KR Shipping played a vital role in facilitating Costa Smeralda's operations during its visit and 11 subsequent calls to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. The company's expertise and seamless execution have positioned it as a key contributor to Oman's cruise industry growth, handling 35 of the 66 cruise ships in the 2024/25 season - over 50% of the total cruise traffic in Muscat.
