Oman focuses on business events

Oman focuses on business events.

The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Mona Tannous, said that in 2011-2012 Oman achieved a 72% increase in visitations from Australia and New Zealand, followed by 11% in 2012-2013 and 10% in 2013-2014, as a result exceeding those from European countries.

The new world-class Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre opens in 2016. And recently the Sultanate of Oman has been enjoying record visitation from Australia and New Zealand due to its positioning as a multifaceted destination for delegates.

Contributing to this record increase, Oman has already attracted significant events from Australia such as Mercedes Benz and News Ltd.

The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Mona Tannous, said that in 2011-2012 Oman achieved a 72% increase in visitations from Australia and New Zealand, followed by 11% in 2012-2013 and 10% in 2013-2014, as a result exceeding those from European countries.

"We often talk about Oman being the best-kept secret in Arabia. But clients keep telling us that Oman's unique natural beauty, heritage and culture combined with the renowned warmth and hospitality of Omani people makes Oman the best-kept tourism secret on the planet," Tannous said.

There will be more than 10,500 hotel rooms available in Muscat by 2018.