Oman welcomes 3.5 million visitors in first 11 months of 2024

Oman welcomes 3.5 million visitors in first 11 months of 2024

Oman welcomed 3.5 million visitors from January to November 2024, reflecting its appeal as a regional tourism destination.

Hotel guests and revenue

Guests at three- to five-star hotels increased by 9% to 1.929 million compared with the same period in 2023, according to the Heritage and Tourism Ministry’s Facebook page.

Revenue in those categories reached OMR212.372 million, down 5% year on year. Occupancy was 48.6%, improving by 1.5% compared with 2023.

Visits to prominent attractions also grew. The Arabian Oryx Reserve welcomed 1,430 visitors, up 38.4% from 1,033.

The Daymaniyat Islands received 86,988 visitors, up 51.9% from 57,280, reflecting growing interest in Oman’s natural and environmental attractions.

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Source: Oman Heritage and Tourism Ministry’s Facebook page.