MUSCAT: Oman is planning to open 10 tourist representation offices in European countries and India, as part of promoting the country’s tourism, The Arabian Stories has learnt.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued a tender to appoint tourist representatives in 10 European countries and India. Early this month, the Ministry opened a tourist office in China.
Among the 10 European countries, offices will be opened in United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Netherlands.
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Meanwhile, the Sultanate has embarked on implementing the greatest portion of a recovery plan in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic waves that impacted the tourism sector, the country’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism said.
His Excellency Salim Al Mahrouqi said the plan includes the implementation of safety procedures, health protocols and directives issued by the departments concerned to overcome the crisis and bring the tourism sector back to its previous levels as soon as possible.
He added that the Ministry has a plan to develop tourism destinations in Dhofar and that it is bracing to launch an investment management programme to the tune of OMR 6 billion.
