Published on : Friday, March 8, 2019
Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data forecasts that the increase will be stimulated by Indian visitors who accounted 21% of the total international arrivals last year. Besides, arrivals from the UK (9%), Germany (7%), Philippines (6%) and the UAE (6%) are also anticipated to contribute to the growth, helped by the development of Muscat International airport, new and improved flight networks and new electronic and short stay visa processes.
Eyeing to obtain their share of these high-growth markets at ATM 2019 will be a number of exhibitors from the Sultanate, including the Oman Ministry of Tourism, Oman Air, The Chedi Muscat, Al Fawaz Tours and Al Bustan Palace – A Ritz Carlton Hotel.
To quote Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, “The latest data demonstrates the growth in tourism arrivals to Oman and is set to continue as we look ahead to 2023, supported by the recently opened Muscat International Airport expansion as well as strategic investment from the government as it turns to tourism to diversify its income streams away from hydrocarbon receipts.”
“Despite facing significant competition from other popular regional destinations, Oman has distinguished itself as a unique tourism destination over the past few years – with a wide-range of responsible, eco, cultural and heritage attractions on offer.”
As India is hoped to remain the top source market for Oman over the next five years – accounting for 389,890 of tourism arrivals by 2023 – the Philippines is projected to experience the highest CAGR, at 11% compared with 3% for India.
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