The Sultanate Of Oman Exhibits At The Meetings Show For The First Time (Stand K15)

The Oman
Ministry of Tourism is exhibiting at the Meetings Show, 8-10 July 2014 Olympia,
London, for the first time this year and will be joined by Oman’s newest 5*
luxury Rotana Salalah Resort and national carrier Oman Air.



The
new Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, due for completion in 2016, is set
to become an iconic landmark for Muscat and the Sultanate of Oman. Located in
its

Institute joins International Tourism project

The Institute of Transport and Tourism (ITT) has been invited to join an exciting collaborative research project.

Coordinated by the International Tourism Master Network, the project aims to provide comparative studies of 'Slow Tourism' destinations in a range of countries and regions across the world.

Susanne Hilland from Heilbronn University, Germany, visited ITT at UCLan's School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors to discuss the plan. She said: "The project follows on from a joint venture between seven European universities which ended in 2013.

"The International Tourism Master Network will feature around a dozen institutions from the UK, Germany Spain, France, Canada and others to create various knowledge transfer partnerships.

"The project will see a variety of research studies conducted, including slow tourism and food tourism. I'm pleased UCLan are joining the project and look forward to seeing where this takes us.

"My first involvement with ITT was around two years ago through Dr Jo Guiver. We set up an Erasmus student exchange programme between our two universities and the new Network will further develop this relationship."

Peter McGrath, who specialises in Slow Tourism research, said the Institute was delighted to receive the invitation.

"The findings could be instrumental in helping destinations develop their full potential for slow tourism initiatives, as well as providing best practice support for stakeholders in emerging slow tourism destinations.

"As there is relatively little empirical-based research into the actual workings of slow tourism in specific destinations, this is an excellent opportunity for us to be involved."

OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM SUMMER UPDATES 2014

OMAN
MINISTRY OF TOURISM SUMMER UPDATES 2014



Oman
Ministry of Tourism are delighted to be exhibiting at the Meetings Show 8-10
July 2014 at Olympia, London for the first time and this year and will be
joined by the new 5* luxury Rotana Salalah Resort and 1001 Events DMC. Where buyers
and exhibitors will be inspired to do business, develop industry knowledge and
network with the best in

FAM Trips to Oman 18 - 21 June 2014

Two
FAM trips hosted by Oman Air and Ethiad Airways left for Oman on the 18 June
with a packed itinerary including hotel visits, a boat trip with Oman Sail, visits to the Grand Mosque, Opera House and Galleria, tours of culture in Nizwa and the breathtaking
Jabal Akhdar mountains. Staying overnight in the brand new Alila Resort
Jabal Akhdar, a half day tour covering the Frankincense Route,

10 Fast Facts About Oman - E to L

Electricity: The electrical system is based on 220/240 AC volts with
British-type plugs.



Facilities for the physically challenged: Most hotels and public places provide facilities and make special arrangements for physically challenged visitors.





Getting around: Oman
has a modern network of roads and motorways. Several car-hire companies offer a
range of vehicles, including four-wheel

8 Fast Facts About Oman - A to C

Alcohol: Alcohol is served in licensed hotels, clubs, bars and
international restaurants.



Awards: In May 2010 Khasab Fort, located in Musandam, was awarded a
prestigious award for excellence at the Museums & Heritage Awards ceremony.
In 2011, the country was awarded Business Destinations’ Best Destinations for
Cultural Tourism in the Middle East 2011 Travel Awards. Muscat was coined Arab

3 Things You Must See And Do Muscat

Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural heritage and modern style.

You will see houses, gates, old markets, small shops, and winding roads redolent of authentic history, side by side with modern markets, shops, buildings, and streets stamped with modern architecture.

If you are heading to Muscat on your next holidays

A distinctive natural diversity: Dhofar

Dhofar Governorate is famous for its seasonal weather, locally known as monsoon or “Khareef”,


when it witnesses its best period, clothed in lush greenery and its hills surrounded by white fog. Light rains drizzle to cool the air. During this time, it is frequented by many visitors, especially from within Oman and the neighbouring countries. Salalah Tourism Festival takes place from 15 July

The pulsating heart of Oman: Muscat

Muscat Governorate is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. It is linked to Port Sultan Qaboos by Muttrah Corniche where the visitor to Muscat can view the wonderful variety of nature: golden beaches, mountainous heights, and golden sand dunes (Bawshar Sands).




Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural

College students tour UCLan

Students and staff from Blackburn College visited UCLan to check out what we can offer on our Tourism programmes.

The 16 students, currently studying the BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism at the College, met first and final year student ambassadors who spoke about 'A day in the life of a UCLan Tourism Management student'.

The group were shown the endless opportunities of studying on the UCLan Tourism programme and provided with a tour of our accommodation, fitness and library facilities.

The students are now looking forward to securing a place on the course.

Students use Bursary Scheme to boost career prospects

Two UCLan Tourism students used the University's Travel Bursary Scheme to enhance their learning in South America.

Management in Tourism (Top-up) students Karolina Gniewek (left) and Izabela Slowik (below) travelled to an Eco Tourism conference in Brazil and also undertook a number of related field visits.

The pair kindly provided some feedback from the trip: "Brazil is an outstanding country, and by its size and diversity it allows us to get a different outlook on the world, exotic wildlife and colourful culture with all its features.

"Our trip would not be possible without the help from UCLan Travel Bursary Scheme, and we greatly appreciate your efforts to enable students to travel to various places where they can learn by doing things and enjoying themselves. We would like to say thank you, but we'll say it in Portuguese, as that's the word we've used numerously for the last couple of days.

"We both say it twice to everyone involved with this trip, to everyone mentioned on the blog we created, to our supporting families and most of all to the UCLan Travel Bursary Scheme team - Obrigada!"

Karolina and Izabela are now returning to Poland to continue their studies before going into the industry.

AlWasta Beaches: Cleanliness And The Purity Of Their Waters

AlWasta Governorate is located to the south of the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah and A'Dhahirah
Governorate. It is flanked on the east by the Arabian Sea, on the west by The Empty Quarter, and by Dhofar Governorate to the South. It occupies a large area in the middle of the Sultanate.



Its beaches stretch for vast distances along the Arabian Sea. These beaches are famous for their cleanliness

Lecturer presents at showpiece cultural conference

UCLan Tourism's Dr David Jarratt was an invited speaker at the prestigious Cultural Offers at Seaside Towns (COaST) Conference 2014.

The event, staged at the new Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate, brought together a range of key researchers and presenters for a stimulating discussion of the role of culture in coastal towns.

COaST is a research and knowledge exchange group based at Canterbury Christ Church University, bringing together a range of researchers and stakeholders who have a shared interest in the cultural dynamics of the seaside towns.

The group consider culture and creativity in the widest sense, including gentrification, architecture & design, heritage, tourism, the visual arts, literature, performance, festivals & events and food and drink.

Dr Jarratt looked at sense of place and built heritage using Morecambe as a case study. There are plans to publish a selection of papers from the conference, including Dr Jarratt's, as a book.

It is hoped the conference will further strengthen the increasing value placed upon seaside heritage and related tourism regeneration. The themes of Dr Jarratt's paper and the conference will be reflected in the ongoing research informed teaching at UCLan.