Oman, which ranked 18th in Global Foreign Direct Investment in 2021, received over 3.2 million international tourists in 2019. According to World Economic Forum, it is one of the safest countries in the Middle East.
China and Oman celebrated over 40 years of diplomatic relations in 2018 and the traditional ties have a history of more than 1,200 years. Under Oman's new ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the relations are expected to reach a new height.
China has become Oman's largest trading partner in recent years. China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Oman's 2040 Vision have a high degree of compatibility. One of the economic pillars of Oman 2040 Economic Vision is to increase revenue from tourism.
With this vision, Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced the launch of "Oman Tourism Forum 2022" to be held on May 10, 2022, at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 in Dubai, UAE. The event is organized by Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT), co-organized by International China Investment Forum and coordinated by China Travel Online.
The forum is a high-level event that aims to gather industry leaders to explore tourism and partnership opportunities in Oman through dialogue and to explore some of the key areas where companies can be involved.
Esteem speakers, including officials from the government of Oman and companies from China, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Oman, will be in attendance. "We are expecting 100-150 delegates," said Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
The event is to be officiated by Oman's Minister of Heritage and Tourism, with confirmed and invited VIP speakers including Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Oman Tourism Development Company, President & CEO, Rotana Hotel Group, Senior Vice-President, Minor Group, CEO, Oman Air, CEO, Oman Airport, GM, Beijing Spring Travel, CEO, Times Hotel Group and many more.
