Oman has emerged as one of the top destinations among GCC travellers for short breaks, registering a 17 per cent increase in Gulf tourist numbers at the end of the third quarter last year, with over 701,311 inbound tourists from the GCC who visited the sultanate until September 2014.

Oman Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate, recently held a promotional event at the Conrad Hotel Dubai, UAE, moving forward to attract more tourists during the upcoming tourism season.

The event aimed at reinforcing the joint venture between both parties to promote Oman as the leading tourist destination for short breaks.

The session included informative and interactive presentations on Oman’s tourism infrastructure and facilities along with the announcement of attractive and cost-effective holiday packages designed for GCC visitors, including luxury hotel stays and return tickets from Oman Air.

Moreover, the country has also witnessed a spurt in developing activities in its infrastructural facilities, including airports, roads and rail networks, and maritime sectors, contributing to the seamless expansion in the country’s tourism sectors. 

Salem Adi Al Mamari, director general of Tourism Promotion, Oman Ministry of Tourism, said: “Compared with other countries, Oman offers a wide range of variety in its geographical features, making it an attractive destination for all-year-round tourism. From ancient forts to most modern hotels, beaches to mountains, cuisines to spas, and recreation to relaxation, we have something to satisfy the needs of even the most discerning travellers. Besides, the sultanate boasts of the world-class airports, wide network of highways, superior ports to make the travel inside and outside the country more smoothly. We have partnered with Oman Air to offer economical and interesting travel packages to attract potential travellers to see our country as well as remind the existing travellers to visit again.” – TradeArabia News Service