Gulf Air will be the Gold Sponsor of Muscat Festival 2006 to be held from 11 January to 10 February 2006.
A regular sponsor of this popular festival, Gulf Air, this year, will take its participation to a higher level by setting up a grand stall in a prime location at the main venue - Al Qurum National Park - and showcasing many of its unique, award-winning products and services.
"Muscat Festival is, by far, the biggest event that represents Oman's legendary history, culture and tradition attracting thousands of people from within and outside the Sultanate every year," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales Danny Barranger.
"Considering the continuous success of the festival, there can't be a better opportunity for Gulf Air to showcase its unique products and services to a potential, captive audience.
"Besides, the Government of Oman is a strategic partner of Gulf Air and, as we adopt our two-hub strategy soon, our services in and out of Muscat will increase considerably. Our participation and support to Muscat festival as a premium sponsor reinforces this relationship."
The key products and services Gulf Air will feature at the Muscat Festival 2006 include;
• The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2006 to be held from 10 to 12 March 2006 for which Gulf Air has already announced irresistible packages.
• The Gulf Air Sky Beds – an industry first - offering a ‘private cabin space’, with full-recline, fully-functional bed, complete with sheets and duvets, pillows, silk cushions, pyjamas, eye shades and socks.
• The New Year seat sale aimed at customers from the GCC countries, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
• Amazing offers from Gulf Air Holidays to some of the exotic destinations of the world.
• Other Gulf Air products such as Sky Nanny, Sky Chef, Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP), etc.
This edition of Muscat Festival assumes importance as it coincides with the festivities of ‘Muscat — City for the Arab Culture 2006’ that includes a variety of activities in the fields of culture, arts, heritage, sports, entertainment, seminars and performances at different locations in Muscat city.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is presently owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the region.
More than half a century later, the regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central in defining the brand and service ethos within the contemporary and global environment.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft.
Under President and Chief Executive James Hogan, the successful implementation of the first phase of a restructuring programme, which commenced in 2003, has resulted in the establishment of a platform for sustained commercial operation.
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 ‘boutique airline’ vision.
The dramatic turnaround in fortunes has won international recognition. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, which recognised the airline’s commitment to service excellence. Other awards include:
Winner – Middle East Leading First Class Airline, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner – World’s Leading Airport Lounge, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner - Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2006
