Oman’s 3-5 star hotels see 9% rise in guests, 18.2% revenue growth by September 2025 – NCSI

OMAN – Hotels classified as 3- to 5-stars in Oman have witnessed a significant 9% increase in guest numbers up to the end of September 2025.

The total number of guests reached 1,687,112, compared to 1,547,523 during the same period in 2024, according to official data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Alongside this rise, total hotel revenues soared by 18.2% to approximately RO 193.360 million (US$503 million), up from RO 163.633 million in the equivalent period last year.

The occupancy rate within this hotel segment also climbed 13.1% to 52.8% by September 2025, compared to 46.7% at the same time in 2024, reflecting stronger demand and improved tourism dynamics.

Analyzing guest origin, Oceanian visitors recorded the highest growth rate of 47.8%, totaling 32,121 guests.

This was followed by African nationalities with 22% growth (10,769 guests), and guests from the Americas, which increased by 31% to 55,321.

European visitors grew by 21.9%, reaching 416,857 guests, while Omani nationals accounted for 642,478 guests, a 6.1% increase.

Guests from GCC countries also increased by 5.7%, totaling 166,636, and Asian nationalities grew by 6.5%, arriving at 242,568 guests. In contrast, other Arab nationalities saw a 4.5% decline to 75,579 guests during the period.

This robust growth in Omani hotels underscores the country’s rising appeal as a tourism hub and supports its Vision 2040 goals to more than double visitor numbers over the coming years.

The sector’s strong performance has been bolstered by diversified markets, enhanced infrastructure, and increased efforts to attract tourists from all major regions.

Recent tourism investments in Oman have played a significant role in fueling the growth witnessed in the 3-5 star hotel segment.

The government and private sector have poured resources into enhancing infrastructure, developing luxury resorts, and upgrading airports and transport networks.

Mega projects like the Duqm Special Economic Zone and new tourism clusters in Muscat and Salalah are attracting both leisure and business travelers.

Investment in cultural and eco-tourism initiatives also broadens Oman’s appeal to diverse markets.

These concerted efforts have directly contributed to increased visitor arrivals and longer stays, explaining the 9% rise in hotel guests and 18.2% boost in revenues reported by September 2025.

The focus on creating high-quality experiences supports Oman’s Vision 2040 ambitions for sustainable tourism growth.

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