Muscat - Adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing an increasing international demand, with the endeavors of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to achieve optimum utilization of natural and cultural resources in developing the tourism and heritage sector in a way that achieves the objectives of economic diversification and building a sustainable tourism economy in order to achieve Oman’s Vision 2040.

The head of the Product Development Department at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism explained that during the first quarter of 2023, the electronic system will be launched to apply for a license to add the activity of organizing adventure tourism trips to travel and tourism offices (adventure tourism operators), which will facilitate tourism companies to add this The service in its promotional programs will help the ministry to further organize this product in a systematic and high quality manner.

And in an effort to maximize the benefit from the unique natural diversity of the Sultanate of Oman, the head of the Product Development Department in the Department of Product Development and Tourism Experiences at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism stated that the Ministry is working in cooperation with the Oman Tourism Development Company Amran and the Office of the Governor of Musandam to implement the zipline in the Governorate of Musandam and it will give added value to the natural ingredients and experience New to adventure tourism activities.

He said that the ministry, in cooperation with youth teams, has carried out maintenance of the zip line in Jabal Shams (in the Wilayat of Al Hamra in Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate), and it is witnessing a turnout by adventurers to take part in their experience in one of the activities that tourists like to practice in the Governorate, adding that the ministry has also cooperated with Omran Tourism Development Company to supply and install regulations Informatics in Musandam Governorate for walking and cycling.

He pointed out that the number of lovers of adventure tourism activities is constantly growing in all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, while the Ministry is closely following this growth in cooperation with the competent authorities to provide all the necessary services that the tourist needs and to make the Sultanate of Oman one of the most important and safe tourist destinations in the world for adventure tourism activities.

He said that the Sultanate of Oman is unique in its natural diversity, which was reflected in the diversity of tourist destinations, which have become preferred by tourists eager to practice adventure tourism, as natural sites such as the eastern and western Hajar Mountains and some sites in Dhofar Governorate and Musandam Governorate have become a destination for adventure tourism activities and a favorite among adventurers.

He explained that the growth witnessed by adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman has created a movement in the tourism sector, as the constant desire by international adventure enthusiasts and adventurers as well as local tourism to enhance their experience in the practice of adventure tourism was accompanied by a good response by tourism companies that are currently organizing tours by opening Adventure tourism activity.

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