MUSCAT: The new Tourism Law promulgated by Royal Decree 69/2023 defined the role of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) in the growth of the tourism sector.
The law permits any natural or legal person to benefit, exploit, rent, operate, or manage any tourist site, or government tourist land, or part thereof after obtaining approval from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
The Ministry shall be responsible for signing executive contracts as stipulated by the regulation.
The law stipulates that the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism should coordinate with the relevant authorities to identify and classify tourist sites in the Sultanate of Oman as well as follow up and explore new potential tourist sites. The ministry oversees the exploitation and regulation of the designated tourist sites.
No, no natural or legal person may practice any tourism activity unless after obtaining the required permit from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. The regulations specify the types of licenses, conditions, and the procedures for obtaining them.
Foreign tourism companies are permitted to set up branches or offices in the Sultanate of Oman after obtaining a license from the Ministry as stipulated by the regulations.
No natural or legal person may operate or manage tourist or hotel facilities except after obtaining a license from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism as the regulations specify the conditions and procedures required for obtaining a license.
A licensee is not allowed to waive a permit to a third party except with prior approval from the Ministry in accordance with the procedures and controls set forth by the regulations.
The law Article law states that it is prohibited for tourist and hotel establishments to conceal their classification in an attempt to promote a higher rank of tourist or hotel classification.
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