The Oman Ministry of Tourism at WTM 2014

The Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism celebrates its 10th Anniversary and record visitor figures at WTM.

At the 10th Anniversary celebrations of the Ministry of Tourism's creation, the Undersecretary Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, joined by 21 private sector companies, announced a consistent 10% increase of visitor figures from the UK for 2014.

UK visitor numbers have grown from 25,000 in 2003 to 133,529 in 2013 and Worldwide to nearly 1.4 million in 2013.

Her Excellency announced new events for 2015, The Sultan’s 45th Anniversary Year, include a long-distance classic car rally organised by British company Rally Royale which was launched on 03 Monday November at WTM and new hotel openings.

During the show key meetings were held with ABTA, UNWTO, Global Spa and Wellness Summit – watch this space for future conferences.

Oman was the Middle East Just a Drop re-filling station and Headline sponsor of the World Responsible Tourism Awards.

Last day at WTM, the Oman Ministry of Tourism delegation joined seminars including bloggers networking, social media and film tourism.

The winner of the stand visitors business card draw Ipad mini was Yvonne Holmes from Classic Travel.

Oman 10th Anniversary L-R: Alison Cryer, Director UK & Ireland of the Oman Ministry of Tourism, Director General Haitham Al Ghassani, Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Khalid Al Azri, Omani Student.

Rally Royale L-R: Ruba Jurdi- Founder of Rally Royale, Undersecretary Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Alison Cryer - Director UK & Ireland of the Oman Ministry of Tourism, Arthur op den Brouw, Founder and marketing and communications for Rally Royale.

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014 L-R: Undersecretary Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi presenting her award.

Just a Drop L-R: Assistant Director General Haitham Al Ghassani