Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the Executive Regulation of the Tourism Law to improve governance, regulate tourism activities, and enhance sector efficiency, supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goals of sustainable tourism, diversification, and job creation.
Oman signed an MoU with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with the Ministry joining as a government body representing Omani tourist destinations, aiming to strengthen sustainable tourism practices and international collaboration.
Oman and Thailand are stepping up efforts to forge a more strategic tourism partnership, with both countries exploring a roadmap that blends sustainability, high-value travel and stronger private-sector collaboration to elevate their global appeal.
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has been awarded the Arab Tourism Excellence Necklace by the Arab Tourism Organisation, in recognition of his contributions to joint Arab action and greater integration among Arab states, particularly in the tourism sector.
voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched in Oman with voco Muscat Al Mouj, a 251-room waterfront hotel in Al Mouj Marina, offering sea views and access to dining, retail, and leisure attractions.
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has invited qualified specialised and experienced contractors to submit bids for the design and construction of the main building and associated facilities for the Majlis Al Jinn Cave Development Project.
Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million ($772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, said Cavendish Maxwell.
Sohar Islamic sponsored the “Smart Passport for Rose Explorer 2026”, organised by ELIF Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation, as part of the annual rose season in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman.
Chedi Hospitality, a leader in design-led luxury hospitality, has partnered with Rawasi Development to explore a new destination in Jabal Bausher, Oman.
Maun, Botswana hosted the groundbreaking of a 500 MW solar power plant with battery storage of equal capacity, launched under an investment cooperation framework between Oman and Botswana to strengthen energy partnership and sustainability.
