OMAN. Leading foreign exchange provider Travelex has renewed its presence at Muscat International Airport for another five years, continuing as the airport’s exclusive airside currency operator.
The contract extension reinforces Travelex’s 22-year presence at the airport, complemented by four new stores across the departure and arrival terminals. The openings bring the total to nine locations, including both traditional and ‘on-the-move’ mobile outlets.
Travelex Middle East and Türkiye Managing Director Batu Dölay said, “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Muscat International Airport, and will build on the 20 years of experience we have in the region to continue to serve the millions of travellers who transit through the hub.
“Today’s travellers expect convenient access to travel money, and our store locations enable customers to purchase travel money at a time and place that suits them.”
Travelex has added 15 staff members to support its operations across Muscat International Airport.
Dölay added, “Travelex is proud to welcome 15 talented Omani colleagues to our team at Muscat International Airport, reflecting our commitment to nurturing local talent and contributing to the growth of Oman’s financial services sector.”
Travelex’s Muscat International stores offer more than 20 currencies for same-day travel needs, while pre-ordered cash can be collected through the website.
Other services include remittance for international transfers to over 350,000 payout and bank locations, which travellers can conveniently access directly at the airport.
The renewed partnership benefits from growing passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport, which rose +9% year-on-year in April, supporting Oman’s US$31 billion tourism investment plan through 2040.
Oman Airports CEO Ahmed Al Amry said, “We are pleased to extend our long-standing partnership with Travelex, a trusted brand serving our passengers for many years.
“This renewal reflects our commitment to enhancing the travel experience at Muscat International Airport by offering high-quality, convenient services to our passengers. Such collaborations play a vital role in providing world-class airport services and contributing to the nation’s economic growth.” ✈
