With expanded air links and strong domestic fundamentals, the industry is well-positioned to regain momentum.
SHARE MUSCAT, OCT 29 Oman’s tourism and travel sector has shown remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing regional geopolitical instability, maintaining steady international visitor arrivals and capturing robust domestic demand throughout the first eight months of 2026.
Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) shows that the Sultanate of Oman welcomed 2.5 million visitors between January and August 2026, holding firm at levels comparable to the same period last year despite a severe downturn across the broader Middle East.
According to UN Tourism, international tourist arrivals to the region plunged nearly 22 per cent in the first half of the year as flight disruptions and escalating tensions sparked heightened traveller caution.
