MUSCAT : The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reports that 45 usufruct contracts have been signed since the beginning of 2024, including 14 this year, to develop various tourism projects across the Sultanate.

These projects include luxury eco-camps, hotels, and tourist resorts of various classifications, contributing to the development of the sector and enhancement of the tourism experience in Oman.

The Ministry affirmed that it is working according to a national investment program that aims to attract private investments worth RO 3 billion during the tenth five-year plan (2021-2025). To date, it has achieved investments worth RO 2.59 billion, with a focus on empowering small and medium enterprises and ensuring their integration into tourism value chains.

Ameera bint Iqbal Al Lawati, Director General of Tourism Development at the Ministry, explained that these projects aim to enhance Oman’s tourism investment map Oman by diversifying geographically and functionally, and expanding economic and social benefits. She emphasised that the projects seek to go beyond the concept of traditional hotel accommodation by offering integrated tourism experiences. They also support local communities by providing job opportunities and stimulating economic and social activities.

She pointed out that these projects are part of a comprehensive strategy to balance supply and demand, meet the anticipated growth in domestic and international tourism, and improve the quality of services.

The developments focus on ecotourism, mountain tourism, and adventure tourism, aiming to provide integrated experiences that support local communities and stimulate economic and social activities.

According to her, the ministry believes that tourism development cannot be complete without a genuine partnership with the private sector. She indicated that the ministry continues to open new horizons for tourism investment offering a range of facilities, initiatives, and programs to ensure the sustainability and quality of tourism projects, while preserving Oman’s identity and environmental and social values.

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