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Oman: New projects signal tourism boom
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MUSCAT -- A four-star hotel coming up in Al Khuwair is among the many properties currently under way in Oman which signal the country's booming tourism business. S A Salman Rizvi, general manager of an upcoming property named 'The Platinum' in Al Khuwair, said: "Our new four-star hotel, set to open soon, is yet another sign of Oman's booming tourism sector."
Even as the construction is nearing completion, The Platinum is receiving a very good response from prospective customers "largely because tourism is booming in the Sultanate."
The Sultanate's tourism sector continues to flourish in the face of international economic meltdown, Salman added.
Experts say other projects which are currently under way are a 5-star hotel in Al Buraimi, Jabal Saifa Resort, Salalah Beach Resort, The Sport City at Al Musannah, Hayout Resort in Khasab, Haraf Resort in Khasab, a tourist camp in Nakhal, a tourist restaurant in Darsait, and the newly opened four-star Butterfly Hotel Suites in Sohar, to name only a few.
Around nine new hotels are coming up in the Batinah Region in view of the booming tourism business.
Some of the projects in the pipeline include Al Aiga Hotel in the Wilayat of Sur, Firaq Hotel and Restaurant in Wilayat of Nizwa, a Convention and Exhibition Centre in Bausher, an Eco-tourism Resort in Ras Al Hadd, Abu al Nakheel Resort in Barka, in addition to many other projects in different parts of the country.
European and regional Arab tourists have appreciated the fusion of rich Islamic heritage and ultra modern luxuries in The Platinum, which is only 10 km from the Muscat International Airport and is mere five minutes drive to the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, government ministries, embassies and commercial business district.
Unlike most hotels, The Platinum boasts of separate facilities for men and women such as gymnasiums, swimming pool, steam bath and jacuzzi, all situated on the roof top overlooking the city.
The Platinum has 85 rooms and suites, esthetically designed, spacious and luxuriously furnished to delight the discerning taste of GCC, Asian and European tourists.
By Hasan Kamoonpuri
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