Oman’s tourism sector maintained its upward momentum in 2025, posting consistent gains across key indicators, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

The sector’s direct contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices reached about OMR 1.135 billion ($3 billion) by December, up 3.7 per cent from OMR 1.095 billion in 2024, reported Times of Oman.

Direct value added rose 4 per cent to roughly OMR 1.107 billion, compared with OMR 1.065 billion a year earlier.

Broader tourism activity also expanded, with total output increasing 7.8 per cent to OMR 2.284 billion, while tourism consumption climbed 11.6 per cent to OMR 1.177 billion.

The report highlighted overall improvement across tourism-related sectors and stronger economic performance.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, tourism contributed around OMR 330 million to GDP, nearly unchanged from the same period in 2024, accounting for about 3 per cent of total GDP.

By activity, accommodation services recorded the fastest growth, rising 17 per cent to OMR 252.1 million.

Other tourism services grew 18 per cent to OMR 197.9 million, restaurant services increased 3.5 per cent to OMR 198.9 million, and transport services edged up 1.1 per cent to OMR 196.5 million.

However, travel agency services declined 12.2 per cent to OMR 242.7 million.

At constant prices, reflecting inflation-adjusted performance, the sector showed stronger growth. Direct tourism GDP rose 5.7 per cent to OMR 1.155 billion, while direct value added increased 6.5 per cent to OMR 1.095 billion.

Total tourism output reached OMR 2.174 billion, up 5.5 per cent, and consumption grew 4.4 per cent to OMR 1.079 billion, underscoring continued recovery and expansion.