ADVERTORIAL Oman’s home-grown hotel group Atana is looking to attract more visitors to its expanded range of properties The hotel …
Category: 2020 ITB Berlin News Edition 02 Regional Spotlight – Africa & Middle East

Tourism Year 2019: Shining Middle East and Growing Africa
2019 was a good vintage for Africa and the Middle East. The whole African continent saw international tourist arrivals growing …
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Transport to… and within Oman
Oman possesses a sprawling territory along the Arabian Sea, which includes major port cities and villages. A growing ground transportation …

Oman wins “Best Airport in Middle East” award
ADVERTORIAL Face to face with Aimen Bin Ahmed Al Hosni – CEO – Oman Airports Over the past months since …

Driving Oman tourism’s investment, growth and development
Under the umbrella of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, Omran Group seeks to lure more tourists & investors to the Sultanate …
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Culture meets tech in Oman
The Royal Opera House Muscat goes “cashless” The Royal Opera House Muscat has announced it has become a “fully cashless” …

Omani receptives stepping out
With Oman as the official Partner Country of ITB Berlin the nation’s DMCs are virtually “putting their best feet forward” …

An extraordinary Omani adventure
ADVERTORIAL For those seeking an extraordinary tour in Oman, Enjoy Oman has announced, at ITB Berlin, the “Great crossing from …

Chedi Muscat – fresh from a major makeover
Sixteen years after opening as Oman’s most contemporary new resort, The Chedi Muscat is emerging from its most significant upgrade …

Millennium Resort Mussanah – a paradise for lovers of beach sports
Millennium Resort Mussanah was built on the site of the 2nd Asian Beach Games in December 2010 and still retains …
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Eihab Travels: ticketing, outbound and inbound in Oman
Eihab Travels claims to be Oman’s leading IATA accredited agency. Established in 1978, Eihab Travels has grown from its humble …
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Towards “Sharjah Vision 2021”
The Emirate aims for increased sustainability in its tourism destinations From luxury retreats to refurbished historical buildings, Sharjah Investment and …

Abu Dhabi aims to prevent unfair competition for hotels
Abu Dhabi is introducing new rules on the licensing of short-term rentals to help maintain standards and prevent unfair competition. …
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Conservation and sustainability at heart of Kenya’s offering
Kenyan tourism in 2019 saw improvement both in terms of the number of tourist arrivals in the country and also …
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Accor boosts presence in Africa and Middle East
The Accor group has announced a strengthening of its presence in the Africa / Middle East market, thanks to the …

Seychelles on target for 2023 master plan
The Seychelles are riding high thanks to increased air connectivity over the past year, continuing on the way to the …

A new journey for SA tourism
South African Tourism launches broad domestic brand campaign In what it describes as “a bold and emotive first step in …

The South Atlantic’s best kept secret
ADVERTORIAL St Helena’s tourism authority promotes concept of “losing yourself in St Helena” “A Character decidedly British” is how Darwin …