Dhaka, March 12 -- Muscat - Oman's tourism sector experienced an exceptional year in 2023, exceeding expectations with a record-breaking 4mn visitors.

The momentum continues in 2024 with a significant 21.6pc increase in airport passenger traffic by the end of January totalling 1,417,442 passengers.

This surge aligns with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's ambitious goal to attract 11mn tourists annually by 2040, as part of the broader Oman Vision 2040 objectives.

Comparative data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information shows passenger numbers rose from 1,165,556 at the end of January 2023.

Muscat International Airport, in particular, saw a notable increase of 22.7pc, serving 1,290,552 passengers on 8,756 flights - ...