The latest indicators highlight the positive performance of Oman’s hotel sector, supported by sustained growth in tourism activity and rising demand from both regional and international markets
Revenues generated by hotels classified within the three- to five-star category in the Sultanate of Oman rose sharply by 22.2 percent by the end of December 2025, reaching approximately RO 297.3 million ($773.24 million), compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting strong growth in tourism activity.
Hotel occupancy rates also recorded a notable increase, rising to 56.7 percent by the end of December 2025, up from 49.9 percent during the corresponding period last year, according to official data.
Guest numbers rise across hotel sector
Statistical data for Oman’s tourism sector showed a 10.8 percent increase in the number of guests staying at three- to five-star hotels, with total guest numbers reaching 2,376,955 by the end of December 2025.
Data issued by the National Center for Statistics and Information indicated that the number of Omani guests increased by 6.6 percent to 857,481. Guests from GCC countries also rose by 7.2 percent, reaching 212,798 during the period.
In contrast, the number of guests from other Arab countries declined slightly by 1.6 percent to 101,377.
Strong gains from international markets
International arrivals showed robust growth across several regions. The number of hotel guests from Asia increased by 11 percent to 345,526, while arrivals from Africa rose by 20.2 percent to 15,321.
European guest numbers recorded a strong increase of 22.3 percent to 659,571, while visitors from the Americas grew by 28.6 percent to 79,420. Guests from Oceania also rose by 25.2 percent, reaching 41,386 by the end of December 2025.
The latest indicators highlight the positive performance of Oman’s hotel sector, supported by sustained growth in tourism activity and rising demand from both regional and international markets.
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