Oman Air marks a successful partaking at AxCel London

An invitation was extended for Oman Air officials to attend 'The World Travel Market's Captains of Industry Lunch' sponsored by Oman Tourist Office in UK on the opening day, where more than 100 senior industry leaders were present.

HE Mohammed bin Hamoud al Toobi, Under-Secretary of the Tourism gave a speech where he highlighted the enormous potential that Oman has for tourism, the country's great beauty, and culture, the diverse history, right up to the achievements of the present age.

HE Al Toobi also briefed the gathering on the marketing campaign recently launched jointly by Oman Air and the Ministry of Tourism in UK, stressing the importance of the UK market to Oman.

The event also featured a face-to-face session between Manny Fontenla-Novoa, Chief Executive of Thomas Cook, and Michael East, Managing Director of Eastcastle Management Group, who focused on the issues facing the industry in 2009.

The assembly concluded with a question and answer session.

The Under Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, His Excellency, Mohammed bin Hamoud Al Toobi, awarded Oman Air with a memento in appreciation for the efforts put up by the national carrier in promoting the country's tourism potential and also for spreading awareness about Oman to international travelers abroad.

The CEO of Oman Air Mr. Peter Hill at the Ministry of Tourism pavilion at the WTM venue received the memento.