Oman’s annual hotel revenues set a new record of OMR 297.3 million in 2025 | News
Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says leading real estate consultancy and real estate consultancy Cavendish Maxwell.
Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, an increase of almost 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew by 13.6% to almost 57%, while average room rates reached almost OMR49 (US$127), up 4.7%, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest analysis of Oman’s hospitality sector.
Oman opened 900 new hotel rooms in 2025, bringing the total room inventory to 36,800. Another 2,400 rooms will come onto the market this year, followed by another 900 in 2027.
Khalil Al Zadjali, head of Oman at Cavendish Maxwell, said: “After a robust, record-breaking performance in 2025, Oman’s hospitality sector has entered this year with strong momentum. We are now in a phase of sustained growth, supported by a more diversified mix of source markets, rising domestic demand and higher occupancy rates.
“While regional geopolitical developments are an important consideration, Oman’s position as a culturally rich destination, combined with proactive tourism campaigns and continued infrastructure investment, is expected to underpin Oman’s appeal as a key destination for both domestic and international travellers,” he added.
Oman’s airport network welcomed just under 15 million passengers last year, an increase of 2.8% from 2024. Although traffic was stable throughout the year, August was the peak month for travel, with 1.66 million visitors arriving in Oman during Salalah’s Khareef season. Muscat International Airport remained the backbone of Oman’s air connectivity, serving 13.2 million passengers and 88% of all traffic. Salalah International Airport stood out as the strongest performer among secondary air hubs, with passenger volume increasing by almost 10% to 1.7 million.
The research, which focuses on Oman’s three- to five-star hotels, also shows that 11,200 people are now employed in the country’s hotel sector, up 7.3% from a year ago, with new jobs continually being created as the sector grows.
Oman nationals led demand for hotel accommodation in 2025, accounting for more than 36% of guests, up from 33.8% the year before, underscoring the growing role of domestic tourism in supporting the country’s hospitality market. European travelers increased by 22% and represented almost 28% of guests, while Asian guests came in third with 14.5%. Other source markets include the GCC, other Arab countries, Americans, Oceanians and Africans.
