A road show to promote the Sultanate of Oman as a unique and an attractive tourist destination was held in prominent German cities last week.
Gulf Air, in association with Oman's Tourism Board, took the road show to Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt and Munich and showcased the sultanate’s tourist attractions together with its refurbished and remodelled First Class and Business Class cabins on its A340 fleet to prominent tour operators, travel agencies and key business contacts in these cities.
"Oman is a great tourist destination what with its unique geographical features, miles and miles of beautiful sandy beaches and rich wadis," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.
"As the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, we are pleased to join hands with the Tourism Board of Oman to present Oman as well as Gulf Air's award-winning inflight services and products to the German market.
"We have invested about US$10 million to present a new standard of luxury, comfort and space on our A340 fleet so that our premium passengers get a whole new travel experience while flying Gulf Air."
The refurbished First Class SkyBeds offer passengers the unsurpassed luxury of a fully functional bed with a pitch of 80 inches, complete with sheets, duvets, pillows silk cushions, pyjamas, eye shades and socks in a private cabin space of just eight seats.
The Business class seats are no less; with a seat pitch of 73 inches and bed length of 180 cms passengers can expect almost similar comfort and luxury of the First Class seats.
Gulf Air operates a daily A340 service between Muscat and Frankfurt via Bahrain.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
