Oman Ranks 67th in WEF Tourism Development Index
In the latest edition of the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by the World Economic Forum, Oman has secured the 67th position out of 119 countries. The sultanate excelled in areas like tourism demand sustainability and safety and security, ranking 12th and 16th globally, respectively.
Collaborating with the University of Surrey and leading travel industry stakeholders, the TTDI evaluates nations based on factors that promote sustainable and resilient development of the Travel & Tourism sector.
Oman also performed well in business environment, air transport infrastructure, and ICT readiness, highlighting its robust support for tourism growth. However, the country faces challenges in environmental sustainability and natural resources.
Among GCC countries, the UAE leads at 18th place, followed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Globally, the USA holds the top rank, followed by Spain, Japan, France, and Australia.
The Middle East and North African countries have made efforts to diversify their economies through tourism development. Oman’s tourism industry contributed US$2.23bn to GDP, with 464,000 international tourist arrivals in 2023.