Tourism sector targets $31 billion investments by 2040

Tourism sector targets $31 billion investments by 2040

BERLIN: The Sultanate of Oman received a record-breaking 4 million visitors, up from 2.9 million in 2022, a rise of almost 38 per cent including 231,000 of these visitors were from Germany – up 182 per cent on the previous year.This was stated by Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, at a press conference held here on Monday, prior to the kick off of ITB Berlin.He 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.Al Busaidy said that the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism focuses on creating an environment where tourism can flourish and grow. This, he said, 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.He further added: “In fact, we have ambitious plans for our tourism sector, with over $5.9 billion of investment currently funnelled 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