Tourism

The restructuring plan focuses on rationalizing the airline’s network, fleet, and staffing to align with the ambition of becoming a competitive African carrier capable of running sustainably without taxpayer support.

The new route reflects Oman Air’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity in line with Oman Vision 2040, the national strategy for economic diversification and tourism growth.

The collaboration will allow Jumeirah to curate distinctive experiences around race weekends while accessing global audiences across its key markets.

Picture this: instead of collecting a patchwork of visas for each country, travelers could obtain one single visa that grants them access to multiple SADC nations.

The airline has made it crystal clear that it will continue operating under its existing brand, leadership, and strategy.

This year’s goal is to equip young people and undeserved groups with job-ready skills, expose them to the industry, and provide professional development opportunities.

Investor interest is also extending beyond traditional hospitality assets into eco-tourism and forestry-linked developments. Zanzibar has 11 forest conservation areas, six of which have already attracted investment interest.

Hungry passengers can enjoy a familiar and varied selection, from global names like KFC, Burger King, and Costa Coffee to SSP’s own popular concepts like Ritazza and Panopolis.

Speaking to the media, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew attributed the growth to a mix of smart network planning and rising demand across both regional and long-haul markets.

The impressive growth was powered by a brilliantly diverse mix of travelers from across the globe. Western Europe remained the top source, sending 4.1 million visitors (21% of the total).