Oman targets investment worth $31bn by 2040: Tourism Undersecretary

Oman targets investment worth $31bn by 2040: Tourism Undersecretary

Berlin: Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism has underscored Oman’s keenness to give a window at ITB Berlin into the rich variety of incredible experiences available for the visitor to its shores throughout the year.

This was stated in a press conference held in Berlin on Monday, prior to the kick off of ITB Berlin.

Al Busaidi pointed out that last year, Oman received a record-breaking 4 million visitors, up from 2.9 million in 2022, a rise of almost 38%.

He noted that 231,000 of these visitors were from Germany – up 182% on the previous year.

He explained that the Ministry of Heritage and Culture focuses on creating an environment where tourism can flourish and grow.

This is achieved through streamlining visa application processes and easing visa restrictions for citizens of over 100 countries, as well as investing in infrastructure and attractions, said Al Busaidi.

He further added: “In fact, we have ambitious plans for our Tourism sector, with over US$5.9 billion of investment currently funneled into over 360 projects.

We lay emphasis on Oman’s 2050 Net-Zero target, sustainable practices and our responsibilities to future generations, these range from hotel accommodation and resorts to the preservation of heritage