Oman tourism spending jumps 11.6% amid sector growth
Rising consumption and steady GDP gains highlight tourism’s expanding role in economic diversification strategy
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total tourism consumption rising by 11.6 percent to approximately $3.06 billion, reflecting increasing demand and a steady expansion of the industry.
According to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information and reported by the Oman News Agency, the sector’s direct contribution to gross domestic product reached about $2.96 billion, marking a 3.7 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Tourism-related value added also climbed to around $2.88 billion, up four percent year-on-year, while total tourism output rose by 7.8 percent to roughly $5.92 billion by the end of 2025.
Officials say the sector is becoming an increasingly important pillar of Oman’s economic diversification strategy under Vision 2040, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons and expand sustainable revenue streams.
At the sector level, accommodation services posted the strongest growth, increasing by 17 percent to about $655 million.
Other tourism-related services grew by 18 percent to approximately $514 million, while restaurant services rose 3.5 percent to around $517 million. Transport services saw a modest increase of 1.1 percent to about $510 million.
In contrast, travel and booking agencies recorded a decline of 12.2 percent, falling to roughly $631 million over the same period.
In the final quarter of 2025, direct tourism GDP stood at around $857 million, broadly unchanged from the same period a year earlier, with the sector maintaining a three percent share of overall GDP.
Adjusted for constant prices, direct tourism GDP increased by 5.7 percent to approximately $2.98 billion, while total tourism output reached about $5.64 billion, reflecting a 5.5 percent annual rise.
The figures underscore Oman’s growing appeal as a tourism destination, supported by its cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and ongoing investments aimed at strengthening the sector’s long-term sustainability.
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