Oman bags 9 awards in the travel and tourism sector at the World Travel Awards 2022

Oman bags 9 awards in the travel and tourism sector at the World Travel Awards 2022

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman won nine awards in the travel and tourism sectors out of 69 awards distributed to 50 countries around the world, as part of the closing ceremony of the 29th edition of World Travel Awards 2022.

Hosted by Oman Airports, World Travel Awards 2022 saw the participation of more than 200 representatives of airlines, hotels and international tourism companies.

Inaugurating the function, which was held at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, and sponsored by Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi , Minister of Heritage and Tourism, confirmed that hosting this event comes within the framework of the government's efforts to promote tourism and showcase the capabilities of the Sultanate of Oman to the world.

Welcoming the guests, the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, said: “It is also an opportunity to show the guests the rich cultural and heritage of Oman. From the beautiful city of Muscat to the historic city of Nizwa and the natural breathtaking Sharqiyah Sands. He said that after a gap of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic which had badly hit the travel and tourism industry, it was good to see all the hotels in the city almost packed to their capacity.

In his part, Sheikh Ayman