Surge in Hotel Guests to Over 2.1 Million by November: Implications for Oman’s Hospitality Sector and Investors
Muscat: The number of guests staying in three- to five-star hotels in Oman increased by 10.9% to reach 2,139,300 by the end of November 2025, up from 1,929,495 during the same period last year, according to official statistics.
Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information reveals a 7% rise in Omani guests, totaling 791,286, while visitors from GCC countries saw a 7.4% increase to 195,825. However, there was a slight decline in guest numbers from other Arab nations.
Visitors from Asia rose by 10%, amounting to 305,460, and arrivals from Africa increased by 19.3%, totaling 13,246. Europe experienced a notable 23% uptick, with 574,243 guests, while visitors from the Americas surged by 29.5% to 69,697. Guests from Oceania saw an impressive rise of 35.5%, reaching 38,028.
Hotel revenues also witnessed significant growth, rising by 21.4% to RO 257.9 million compared to RO 212.4 million a year earlier. Occupancy rates improved to 55.4%, from 48.6%.
These figures underscore the ongoing recovery and robust performance of Oman’s tourism and hospitality sector. — ONA
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The 10.9% increase in hotel guests highlights a robust recovery in Oman’s tourism sector, signaling growing demand that creates opportunities for businesses in hospitality and allied industries. Investors should consider capitalizing on this trend with strategic partnerships or expansions to meet rising visitor needs, especially from diverse regions like Europe and the Americas. However, they should remain vigilant about fluctuations in visitor demographics, particularly from Arab nations, to mitigate potential risks.
