Travel Times - Issue 1

Jebel Misht - Ibri

Travel Times Issue No:1, September 2020

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Destinations of the Month Jebel Misht - Ibri/ Zell am See, Austria

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Newsbytes Global Travel Industry update Travelling to Cambodia/ Oman opens tourist restaurants, Mutrah Souq and swimming pools in hotels/ Oman opens tourist restaurants, Mutrah Souq and swimming pools in hotels

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Promotional Offers Rent- A – Car

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Campaign of the month Bahwan Tourism, a long standing partner of Omran Group of hotels is excited to offer special promotion rate at 40% discount on its five hotels

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Destinations

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of the Month Jebel Misht - Ibri

Jebel Misht (‹Comb Mountain›) is one of the mountain peaks in the Hajar Mountains reserved for the avid trek enthusiasts. Located in the Wilayat of Ibri, the 2090 meters’ high mountain is the tallest natural vertical mountain wall in the Sultanate of Oman. With its serrated teeth, the striking rock is one of Oman›s so-called ‘exotics’ – a limestone mass that is out of sequence with the surrounding geology. Its near vertical sides make it a favourite among rock climbers hikers and adventure enthusiasts from around the world especially during winter due to the cool weather. The magical colour of the mountain at sunset is a sight to behold. Visitors can reach Jebel Misht in about three and half hours by road from Muscat International Airport. Nearest town is Ibri. GPS coordinates: 23.1971532,56.6029492

Zell am See, Austria

Zell am See is an Austrian town on Lake Zell, south of Salzburg. Attractions include a Romanesque period St. Hippolyte Church with its distinctive 15th century tower in the town centre, trails and lifts leading to the ski slopes of Schmittenhöhe mountain, Gipfelwelt 3000 panoramic platform at the top of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier with views of Hohe Tauern National Park and the looming Grossglockner mountain.

Flights from Muscat to Munich and a comfortable train/bus service takes you to the picturesque town. Contact Bahwan Travels: 71500901/71575718.

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Travel Times Bahwan Travels organize repatriation flights to Bangladesh Bahwan Travels, GSA of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, successfully operated a repatriation flight from Muscat to Dhaka on 17th, 24th & 31st August with more than 400 passengers on-board.

Global Travel Industry update As per IATA data, domestic air travel has contributed to a large extent during this period. On the positive side, July has seen a marginal rise in travel and some relaxation in travel restriction in parts of the world.

Weekly flight volume from Jan – Jul 2020.

Travelling to Cambodia: As per the regulations by Cambodia government, foreign travelers are required to deposit 2,000 USD by cash or credit card upon their arrival at international airports in Cambodia, which will be used to cover hotel accommodation cost while waiting for COVID-19 test result, medical examination, local transportation cost from the airport to a reserved hotel and expenses during a quarantine period in case that any fellow travelers are tested positive for COVID-19.

Oman opens tourist restaurants, Mutrah Souq and swimming pools in hotels.

As an impetus to tourism & hospitality industry in Oman, the Supreme Committee on COVID-19 announced the opening of international and tourist restaurants, gymnasiums and swimming pools in hotels to be used by guests. The traditional market in Muttrah Souq, all fish markets, commercial activities, inside traditional markets have also resumed operations.

Oman Airports operate 14 special flights Oman’s Muscat and Salalah airports have operated 14 special flights by Oman Air & Salam Air to different destinations in Europe, India, Amman, Bangladesh, KSA, Pakistan, UAE & UK on 19th August 2020.

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Bahwan Travel Services organises repatriation and charter flights Bahwan Travel Services has catered to a large number of Omanis and the expat community by organising and arranging repatriation and charter flights ourselves and through industry partners.

Bahwan Travels helps passengers obtain Ministry of Foreign Affairs Approvals We have been assisting our customers with MOFA approvals for passengers entering Oman as a value add service at no additional cost.

Promotional Offers Rent- A – Car

Bahwan Tourism Rent-a-Car, with branches in Muscat, Salalah, Sohar cities and at the airports, boasts of a wideranging fleet- from saloon cars to premium -4wheel drives and offers them at attractive prices on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The daily rates start from OMR 8 per day and the monthly rates start from OMR 110 per month. There are also special rates to Duqm on a monthly basis starting from OMR 110 and an unlimited mileage option on weekly rents starting from OMR 238.

Campaign of the month

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Bahwan Tourism, a long standing partner of Omran Group of hotels is excited to offer special promotion rate at 40% discount on five hotels – Atana Musandam, Rasl Al Jinz Turtle reserve, Masirah Island resort, Atana Stay Ashkara and Atana Stay Salalah valid until 30th Sep 2020.

We also have a special promotion at Millennium Resort Mussanah, one of our preferred partner with deluxe room price including breakfast and taxes starting from OMR 29. Book and stay until 31st October 2020.

1.What is the height of the Airport Control Tower in Muscat?

97meters 2.When did Oman get its first airport?

Oman’s first airport, at the Bait Al Falaj, Ruwi dates back to 1929. A dirt strip used by the military and PDO airplanes to fly from Muscat to oil exploration fields in Fahud, Qarn Al Alam and other locations.

3.When did Oman get its first international Airport?

Seeb Airport (Now Muscat International Airport) was officially opened on 23rd Dec 1973. Approximately 87,200 passengers used the airport within the 1st year of operations. (Source OMAC website).

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