TravTalk India Online Magazine
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, recently organized a highly successful familiarization (FAM) trip for wedding planners from India. This tour encompassed visits to cities such as Muscat, Jabal Akhdar, and Salalah, with the aim of showcasing Oman as an ideal wedding destination and highlighting its diverse offerings.
The FAM tour was graciously hosted by esteemed hotels, including Kempinski Muscat, DusitD2 Naseem Resort, Anantara, and Alila Salalah. The wedding planners thoroughly enjoyed their stays at these properties. They also had the opportunity to explore various venues within the hotels that were well-suited for wedding ceremonies and pre-wedding events.
Furthermore, renowned properties such as Crown Plaza Muscat, W Muscat, Jumeirah, Al Bustan Palace, Shangri-La, Sheraton, Alila, and Anantara Jabal Akhdar showcased their respective venues suitable for weddings. Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah went above and beyond by arranging a picturesque wedding dinner setup on the beach for the wedding planners, leaving them pleasantly surprised and thoroughly delighted with the beachside dining experience. These experiences led the wedding planners to perceive Oman as an ideal destination for Indian weddings, owing to its luxurious offerings, hassle-free visa procedures, and excellent accessibility.
In addition to hotel site inspections, the wedding planners embarked on sightseeing excursions in cities such as Muscat, Jabal Akhdar, and Salalah. They also enjoyed shopping for dates at Jabal Akhdar and exploring the vibrant Nizwa Souq.
The culinary experiences at all the properties were greatly appreciated by them. Notably, Oman readily accommodated vegetarian dietary preferences, and special food requests for significant events could be easily arranged.
This remarkable tour was organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Sama Travels, known for its top-notch services. Additionally, Oman Air provided the wedding planners with access to its lounge during their return journey from Muscat, offering them an exceptional experience.
All in all, Oman emerges as a superb destination for weddings and events, boasting a wide range of offerings, from stunning beaches to captivating deserts. Whatever one’s preferences may be, Oman can seamlessly cater to them.
