In recent figures released by the state government, Oman received 1,484,063 international travellers in 2018 compared to 1,369,199 in 2017, which is significantly higher, showcasing a growth of over 8.39 per cent. The country, however, is looking at a double digit growth from India in 2019. The numbers do not include regional travellers from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who do not require a visa, it added.
India represents a substantial and vast market for Oman, given the high percentage of travellers willing to travel abroad and experience new destinations. India has been an important market for Oman and it has been one of the best performing countries, reaching the status of second highest source market after GCC.
Several initiatives including the electronic visa, direct flight connectivity from various cities in India and opening of the new passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport, among others, have been responsible for this growth.
