The Sultanate of Oman welcomed more than 3,5 million tourists in 2019, which reflected an 8,14 percent increase as compared to the number of visits registered in 2018.
The Oman Ministry of Tourism recently revealed that significant investments will be poured in to transform ancient houses into heritage inns and guest houses in an aim to boost tourism efforts promoting the Sultanate’s vibrant local heritage.
Continuing its aggressive expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belinn Muscat in Oman that also marks the group’s debut in the country.
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is set to introduce its successful midscale brand Novotel in Oman after signing a milestone deal to takeover an existing high-profile property close to the Sultanate’s main international airport.
