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February 09, 2009 - Mr. Sadiq Khan, Sales and Marketing Director of Oman International Trade and Exhibitions (OITE), the organizer, said “The concept of ecotourism is fairly new, yet it is an important aspect of the travel and tourism industry. It has become increasingly popular and is a smart way to combine travel and environmentalism. OTM provides a unique opportunity for travel and tourism operators to showcase ecotourism services to the discerning traveler.”
With an aim to introduce a new niche of luxury eco-tourism into the Middle East, The Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay is set to promote its services at the OTM. According to Mr. Norman Zweyer, Assistant Director of Sales “Our objective in participating at OTM is to create awareness of the resort and the knowledge of the vision of Six Senses worldwide, the Middle East and Oman.
“The Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay is not just selling luxury villas; it’s more about selling tailor made, unique and individual experiences to our valued guests. We are showcasing SLOW LIFE, the philosophy that the CEO has created for the Six Senses group. An acronym for Sustainable-Local-Organic-Wholesome Learning-Inspiring-Fun-Experiences, this has become the nuclei for the group’s core purpose: To create innovative and enlightening experiences that rejuvenate our guests’ love of SLOW LIFE.
“We are delighted to extend special offers available at Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay to our valued clients. We have an ongoing promotion wherein visitors can stay for two nights, yet they have to pay for one night stay only. This promotion will be until 10th of May 2009 and is available for GCC residents”, Mr. Zweyer said.
Located on the beach front in the Musandam Peninsula and surrounded by inspiring mountains, the Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay is only two hours drive from Dubai and is the perfect place to come and recharge your spirit. The Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay sets a new benchmark in the region for tourism in a sustainable environment.
“Guests have a choice of three arrival experiences. We can offer a scenic 15 minute speed boat ride along the stunning coastline or an adventure four wheel drive from top of the hill overlooking the bay with our luxury Land Rover Cars. Alternatively for the more adventurous guests, we offer a thrilling paraglide tandem jump straight down to the resort. Where else in the world can you “check in by paraglide”? Mr. Zweyer said.
Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay has been awarded by Travel + Leisure Magazine for the Number One in Amazing Arrival Experiences with this unique check in experience.
The Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay hosts 82 pool villas – all with butler service and a private pool. Accommodations are an eclectic blend of the traditional Omani style architecture, with modern amenities which provide luxury local cultural themes.
The resort includes three dinning alternatives, including a dinner experience on the top of the mountain with a stunning view over Zighy Bay and the mountains. It likewise boasts of an impressive Wine Cellar, a 1.6 km sandy with a private Marina, a large central Swimming pool and a fully equipped state of the art gym.
The resort has also a Spa, operated by the award-winning Six Senses Spas, with nine treatment rooms and two Arabian Hammams. “A Six Senses Spa opens new niche markets that a hotel may not normally be able to attract. Besides its revenues, spas also increases room occupancies.” Mr. Zweyer said.
Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company with properties in 7 countries including Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Oman, Fiji, Jordan, and Spain.
OTM offers a diverse range of inbound and outbound tourism, medical tourism, property and investment tourism all under one roof.
For more information on OTM, please contact Mr. Atif Khan at 92814484 or log on to www.oite.com/otm
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