MUSCAT : According to Abdullah bin Saif Al-Saadi, Head of the Maritime and Air Tourism Department at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the revenues include spending on accommodation, transportation, and tourist excursions, excluding additional income from airport services such as landing, parking, and refuelling fees.
Al-Saadi said the 2025 tourist season saw 588 charter flights, reflecting notable expansion in tourism and growing international demand to visit Oman. The flights carried around 93,000 passengers during the same period.
He noted that the charter aviation sector complements the Ministry’s efforts to promote international tourism and diversify visitor markets, playing a key role in introducing Oman’s rich heritage and tourism destinations to global travelers. The sector also contributes directly to stimulating the tourism economy and increasing hotel occupancy rates across the country.
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In terms of source markets, Poland ranked first among countries operating charter flights to Oman, followed by the Czech Republic and Italy. The Ministry’s promotional campaigns have also successfully opened new markets, including Russia and Belarus.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is also working to expand tourism infrastructure by encouraging investment in hotel developments, particularly beachside resorts, to cater to charter tourists and enhance the overall visitor experience.
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