The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism places great importance on promoting adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman, given its attractive features for enthusiasts of this type of tourism, which has become a destination for many tourists from around the world.
Adventure tourism in Oman enjoys widespread popularity among lovers of this type of tourism who seek a unique and novel experience in the country’s mountains, valleys, deserts, and seas. Oman is rich in various elements in this sector, making it a promising destination for adventure tourism. Adventure tourism is a popular tourist product with a large and promising market. Additionally, it is one of the prominent types of tourism in Oman due to its geographical and climatic diversity.
Oman stands out with diverse natural resources that contribute to the development of adventure tourism, making it one of the best destinations in the world for engaging in adventure tourism activities. The Ministry has worked on exchanging ideas and viewpoints, presenting practical experiences to enable the growth of this tourism product systematically and professionally. This involves coordination with public and private sector partners and interested individuals. Moreover, efforts are directed towards raising awareness of the importance of security and safety requirements for operators and practitioners of adventure tourism activities and attempting to achieve the desired benefits for individuals and local communities from operating adventure tourism products.
The role of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in the adventure tourism sector includes regulating adventure tourism activities from various aspects, with a focus on the legislative and legal side. This ensures the organized practice of adventure tourism activities in collaboration with other entities, guaranteeing aspects of safety and security when engaging in these activities in the Sultanate of Oman.