In recent years, Peru has established itself as one of the world’s most unique tourism destinations, with much of the sector’s growth resting on the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, international arrivals increased from a total of 993,706 in the period between January and September 2004 to 2.6m during the same nine-month period in 2015....
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Articles & Analysis | New convention centre puts Oman on the world MICE tourism stage from The Report: Oman 2016
With the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) due to open in 2016, the sultanate is taking a major step forward in establishing its position on the regional and global map for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Oman lies within seven hours flying time of around 50% of the world’s population, a geographical...
Articles & Analysis | More than just luxury tourism for Oman's high-end travellers from The Report: Oman 2016
Whether it is a night deep in the Wahiba Sands in a fully air-conditioned tent, complete with en suite bathroom and minibar, or an ocean-view penthouse overlooking a secluded, private beach, Oman has a wide range of options for the luxury traveller. The sultanate has traditionally focused its tourism efforts on the high-end market, and prices...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ali Al Rasbi, Acting CEO, Omran: Interview from The Report: Oman 2016
What criteria must be met to build the core infrastructure to support tourism as an major driver?
Articles & Analysis | Long-term strategy for strong tourism sector in Oman from The Report: Oman 2016
The year 2015 unfolded as a banner one for tourism in Oman. Record visitor numbers and media coverage are tokens of the rising star of tourism in the sultanate, which is seeking to outgrow its status as niche luxury destination.
Articles & Analysis | Longer and more frequent stays for Oman's tourists drives renenues from The Report: Oman 2016
A steady increase in arrival numbers is demonstrating growth in Oman’s tourism industry, according to a new report from the country’s National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).