Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has welcomed James Wilson as its new CEO.

With more than 25 years of experience in the tourism, real estate and hotel development sectors, Wilson’s career has seen him work across Europe, the GCC and Africa including the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Pine Cliffs & Quinta Do Lago in Portugal and The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa.

The appointment comes as Omran enters a new phase of development with a renewed mandate on the delivery of unique tourism destinations and innovative urban projects across the Sultanate, Omran’s board of directors said.

Omran board members stated that Wilson’s appointment comes at a new phase of development for Omran, with new tourism destinations and urban projects both in the pipeline for the company.

In his new role, Wilson will lead the company on its mission to contribute to Oman’s growing tourism industry, a sector that has seen an increasing focus by the government as part of its economic diversification efforts. – TradeArabia News Service