(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Oman's Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will take part in the 37th World Tourism Market (WTM) from today until November 8 in London.
Through its participation in the event, the Sultanate aims to promote Oman as an ‘ideal tourism destination all year round' by highlighting the most prominent tourism projects and services, exchanging knowledge and expertise with the participants, as well as by building investment relations with leading companies from around the world in the tourism sector, according to a press statement.
The Sultanate also seeks to bring to light the efforts made by local tourism companies in Oman and the MoT's constant endeavours to promote these efforts.
The event is expected to host almost 5,000 organisations and participants from 186 countries around the globe. The Sultanate's delegation will be spearheaded by Maitha bint Saif al-Mahrouqi, undersecretary at the MoT.
Oman has a 255sq m pavilion at the WTM that has been designed in keeping with the Sultanate's culture and heritage. Some 20 companies, namely tourism facilities, hotels and craftsman are showcasing their tourism products at the WTM this year.
A few new entities will be taking part in the event for the first time - such as Al Faiha Tours under the Royal Affairs Court and Sama Hotel in Jabal Al Akhdar.
Mark Tours, Al Zahraa Travel and Tourism, Shangri La Barr Al Jissah, OAMC, Bahwan Travel, Oman Companies and Hotels group, Anantara Jabal Akhdar, Al Watania Travel and Tourism, Magic Arabia, Crown Plaza, Khimjis Travel and Tourism, Shangri La Hotels and Resorts, Al Baleed Resort Salalah, The Chedi Muscat, Oman Royal Opera House, Arabian Experience Office and Golden Tulip are among the other tourism companies that are participating, the statement notes.
Last year, the WTM witnessed more than 80 workshops encompassing a variety of topics in the tourism sector.
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