Hotels in Oman Experience 10.3% Occupancy Rise: What This Means for Investors and Business Owners
Muscat – Hotels rated between 3 and 5 stars in the Sultanate of Oman experienced a 10.3% increase in guest numbers through the end of October 2025, welcoming a total of 1,895,159 guests compared to 1,717,538 during the same period in 2024.
According to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), key hotel performance indicators showed significant growth. Total hotel revenues rose by 19.4%, reaching OMR 222.149 million by the end of October 2025, up from OMR 186.98 million in the corresponding period last year.
Occupancy rates also improved, rising by 13.5% to reach 53.6%, compared to 47.2% during the same timeframe in 2024.
Examining guest nationality distribution reveals that Oceania led with a substantial 40.5% rise, totaling 34,441 guests. This was followed by a 31.5% increase in visitors from the Americas, reaching 62,083 guests, and a 23.1% growth in European guests, totaling 483,574.
Guests from African nationalities increased by 18.7% to 11,962, while Asian nationalities saw a 9% rise, amounting to 273,573 guests.
On the local and regional front, Omani guests grew by 6.9%, reaching 714,128 visitors, and the number of guests from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose by 6.7%, totaling 181,610 guests.
Conversely, the number of guests from other Arab nationalities decreased by 1.8%, with 84,268 visitors recorded by the end of October 2025.
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The notable 10.3% rise in guests at 3-5 star hotels and a 19.4% surge in total revenues underline Oman’s expanding appeal as a regional and international tourism hub. Businesses should capitalize on the increasing diversity of tourists, especially from Oceania, the Americas, and Europe, by tailoring services and marketing to these growing segments. Smart investors and entrepreneurs must focus on enhancing hospitality infrastructure and creating niche experiences to sustain this upward trend amid rising occupancy rates and diverse clientele.
