Oman Air supports local tourism festival
Oman Air has announced that it is the official carrier and diamond sponsor of this year's Salalah Tourism Festival. The festival, which runs throughout July, celebrates the unique history, culture and climate of Salalah, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman's most southerly Governorate of Dhofar.
The region is regarded as a prime destination for tourists from the Middle East and beyond, particularly in the autumn, when cool temperatures range between 15 and 22 degrees Celsius.
Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, head of corporate communications and media at Oman Air, said: “We are very pleased to once again be playing a pivotal role in promoting Dhofar Governate in general and the Salalah Tourism Festival in particular.
“The Salalah Tourism Festival is a wonderful window on the amazing history, culture and traditions of this breathtaking region of Oman and, between July and September, we are offering some superb deals.
“Travellers from throughout the GCC area and beyond will be given the opportunity to experience the Khareef. This monsoon season is unique to the area, bringing lush greenery, bright flowers, waterfalls, and relief from the heat.”
Along with the festival, Oman Air will also be promoting the wider attractions and superb facilities of Dhofar, which is also famed for its many archeological sites and ancient Frankincense trade.
Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi added: “Oman Air has sponsored this event since its inception and we are proud to be helping to boost domestic tourism through our support of various forums and events held throughout Oman. This initiative is part of the national carrier of Oman’s efforts to develop greater levels of in-bound tourism and it again signals our strong commitment to building a solid Gulf-wide tourism proposition.
“I invite everyone to make the most of our latest, great-value promotional packages, to come to Oman and experience our wonderful hospitality, as well as learn what this wonderful country has to offer over the summer months.
“I would also encourage people to take a twin-centre holiday, so they can go to see the Salalah Tourism Festival and then come to Muscat for a few days. This will not only offer them the opportunity to see Oman’s beautiful and historic capital for themselves, but also to experience the diversity of history, culture and landscapes that Oman has to offer. Join us for a uniquely enjoyable journey to a very special destination.”

