MUSCAT: The priority for the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is to revive tourism in the country, a top official said on Saturday.

On Friday, more than 250 passengers arrived directly from Poland as part of the winter tourism season in Salalah.

Marwan Al Ghassani, Director of Promotion Department at the General Directorate of Heritage and Tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar said bringing tourists back to the country is the government’s priority.

“The tourism industry in Oman faces difficulties during COVID-19 pandemic. It’s time to revive our economy,” he said.

Governorate of Dhofar is an ideal tourist destination throughout the year. We receive tourist groups from Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and other European countries during the winter season,” he added.