Oman Targets One Million Indian Tourists Annually to Bolster Tourism and Economic Diversification.
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Oman has recently announced a bold target to attract one million Indian tourists annually, up from about 700,000 in 2024, as part of its broader tourism expansion and economic diversification strategy under Vision 2040.
- Oman is aiming to elevate the number of Indian visitors to one million annually, building upon the roughly 700,000 Indian tourists it welcomed in 2024. This initiative underscores Oman’s intent to tap into the strong cultural and economic bonds it shares with India.
- The Sultanate’s tourism thrust emphasizes attracting high-value segments including luxury travel, destination weddings, Meetings-Incentives-Conferences-Exhibitions (MICE), and adventure tourism such as desert safaris, mountain treks, and cultural experiences.
Main Point :- (i) Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is intensively promoting its offerings via the “Focus Oman” roadshow held in Jaipur and other Indian cities, using multi-channel campaigns that highlight Oman’s landscapes, heritage, and visitor-friendly visa policies.
(ii) A key enabler of this push is the enhanced flight connectivity between Oman (Muscat) and major Indian cities, coupled with simplified e-visa or visa-on-arrival policies for Indian nationals—making travel more convenient and seamless.
(iii) This tourism drive dovetails with Oman’s long-term development blueprint—Vision 2040—which aims to diversify the economy and prioritize sustainable tourism. Oman seeks to host around 11.7 million international tourists annually by 2040, with India playing a central role in achieving this milestone.
About Oman
Capital: Muscat
Currency: Omani Rial
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