Oman Hotel Revenue Hits RO 96.2 Million by April: What This Growth Means for Investors and Business Owners in Oman
MUSCAT: Revenue from Oman’s three- to five-star hotels reached RO96.2 million by the end of April 2026, with total guest arrivals numbering 696,911, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Omani nationals remained the largest group of hotel visitors, increasing by 3.5% year-on-year to 246,934 guests. European visitors were the second-largest group, with 220,015 guests, followed by Asians at 106,189. Guests from GCC countries totaled 40,322, while visitors from other Arab nations numbered 25,714.
Visitors from the Americas reached 23,992, while those from Oceania and Africa accounted for 7,083 and 5,054 respectively.
The average hotel occupancy rate across three- to five-star properties stood at 50.2% during the first four months of 2026.
Despite the rise in domestic guest numbers, overall hotel activity declined compared to the same period in 2025. Total guests decreased by 15.9%, down from 829,052, while hotel revenues dropped by 12.2% from RO109.5 million.
These figures offer an early outlook on the tourism sector’s performance ahead of the peak summer travel season, which is anticipated to benefit from the annual Dhofar Khareef season and enhanced air connectivity to key destinations across Oman. — ONA
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The recent decline in overall hotel guest numbers and revenue, despite growth in domestic tourism, signals a shift in tourism dynamics that businesses must carefully navigate. For investors and entrepreneurs, this highlights an opportunity to innovate and cater more effectively to the growing local market while addressing challenges posed by fluctuating international arrivals. Strategic focus on enhancing unique seasonal attractions like Dhofar Khareef and improving connectivity could unlock new growth avenues in Oman’s hospitality sector.
