Muscat: Oman experienced a significant increase in tourist arrivals during February, reaffirming its status as a favored destination, especially during the winter season. The latest data highlights a notable surge in visitors not only from the GCC countries but also from India and Europe.
According to the report from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of inbound visitors to Oman surged by 21.5 percent to reach 389,506 in February 2024, compared to 320,541 during the same period in 2023.
European visitors witnessed a remarkable rise of 33.5 percent, with a total of 130,415 visitors from Europe in February 2024, as opposed to 93,181 in February 2023. Germany led the pack with 40,000 visitors, followed by Italy with 29,000.
The influx of tourists from the GCC nations also saw a substantial increase of 29.2 percent during the same period.
In terms of Asian visitors, Oman welcomed 95,316 tourists in February 2024, compared to 81,379 in February 2023,…
