Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has positioned itself for a few years because the ‘Gem of the Gulf’ with its personal id, its personal imaginative and prescient primarily based on tradition, heritage, pure magnificence, and real hospitality.
Chatting with the Observer as he was within the capital for the primary Oman Luxurious Summit, Doucet stated, “Oman has the core substances – a powerful cultural id, preserved pure landscapes, and residing traditions which are genuinely a part of each day life.”
He added, “At this time’s vacationers more and more see luxurious not as extravagance, however as entry: entry to tales, traditions, folks, and significant moments. They anticipate depth over show, and personalization over standardization. For locations, this implies shifting from providing “issues to see” to creating “methods to belong.” The area can reply by investing in curated cultural journeys, genuine encounters with artisans and communities, and experiences that reveal the soul of a spot fairly than simply its landmarks.”
To turn out to be a world benchmark for genuine, heritage-driven tourism, the nation ought to proceed to proceed conservation-led growth, guaranteeing heritage websites and pure areas stay protected, elevate Omani artisanship, storytelling, and rituals as central pillars of the customer expertise, encourage boutique-scale hospitality that integrates with surrounding communities, and put money into nationwide branding that communicates Oman as a spot the place custom shapes trendy hospitality, he stated.
By sustaining authenticity whereas delivering world-class service, Oman can stand out because the area’s most culturally grounded vacation spot, he added.
He added that Kerten Hospitality is at present exploring a number of potential lodge administration alternatives to enter the market with high-impact initiatives.
