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The recent Agoda Travel Trend Survey concluded that respondents predominantly selected an annual spending range of USD 201-500  when considering travel budgets. The study polled participants from Asia (including India), Australia, and the United States.  Krishna Rathi, Country Director India at Agoda said, “As a platform that is passionate about getting the best deals for our customers, we wanted to look at travel options that fit well within the expected travel spends”. He also added, “Capitalizing on additional discounts in the Agoda app, or using money-saving features like ‘price freeze’ are great ways to make your money go further, and enable travelers to create and discover many different travel options”. Mumbai to Aurangabad (Domestic) A history buff, an adventurer, or a wanderer of roads less traveled – it’s about time you plan your next vacation to Aurangabad, a hidden gem located in Maharashtra. With a plethora of pocket-friendly flight options to choose from. You can pack in a five-day first-rate itinerary. Book your stay at the Amarpreet, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar – AM Hotel Collection – boasting of a modern yet cozy and leisurely atmosphere. Taj of the Deccan – Bibi Ka Maqbara – a stellar sight of Mughal Architecture. Elevate the adventure with some time at the Daulatabad Fort – a medieval defensive citadel, atop a conical-shaped hill. You may also plan a day trip to Lonar Crater Lake (Rs 10,640), located in the Buldana district. A spectacular astronomical wonder, the lake was formed due to a meteorite collision and also holds pink water – truly unmissable. Delhi to Muscat (International) Muscat, Oman is the undisputed choice for you if you fancy short-haul flights and international vacays without burning a …

Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, is organizing an exclusive webinar titled, ‘The Ultimate Oman Leisure Itinerary’, today at 11:30 am. Register to get a chance to win a free trip to Oman. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com, 9650196532.

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman hosted six Indian CEOs, two MBR Company officials, and one Oman Air-India representative on a FAM trip to Oman from 8 October to 11, 2022. They conducted onsite inspections in and around Muscat. They also stopped at the Chedi site, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa Souq, and Wadi Bani Khalid. The group then proceeded for hotel inspections, local cultural events, and culinary tours. Oman provides a selection of hotels and locations for various events. The group visited reputed hotels such as Jebel Akhdar, W Hotel, and Desert Rose Camp among others, which were elegant and appealing and were of the highest international standards. The CEOs were delighted to experience delicious Indian food in Oman. They found the food at various locations exceeded their expectations. The food given to vegetarians during the tour came for special mention, especially the breakfast buffet at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar. All hotels, without exception served a wide variety of food, especially the vegetarian spread. The CEOs were informed that Oman can be reached in about 2-3 hours via flights from many Indian cities. The CEOs were happy with the hospitable behaviour of the personnel at the mammoth Muscat International Airport. The tour guides and drivers who took the visitors to various destinations were courteous and informative. They had a thorough understanding of the geographical and cultural context of the respective destinations. The group received a variety of comments, beginning with one from Guldeep Sahni of Weldon Tours and Travels. He said, “Thanks to the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman for putting together a terrific schedule. The country was truly a delight to visit”. “Truly a …

A successful sales mission was organized by the Oman Tourism India Office through an interactive session with more than 40 prominent outbound travel operators in Chandigarh on July 5 and Bengaluru on July 7. To showcase their new products to the travel industry, representatives from Oman Air attended the event as well. The objective of the roadshows was to educate key travel operators about the destination offerings of Oman for Indian travellers who are interested in traveling in the leisure and luxury segments. The trade stakeholders were surprised to learn about the exquisite culture, heritage, and adventure offers of Oman, which led to the session’s success and effectiveness as an educational one. Most importantly, they promised to promote and market Oman to their clients.