The Dhofar Governorate’s Khareef Season has been crowned in London with the Outstanding Tourism Destination Award 2025, marking another milestone for the Sultanate of Oman’s growing reputation as a leading global tourism hub.
In a statement, Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, said the season has become “a comprehensive model in managing tourism destinations through effective planning, organisation, and integration of roles between government entities, the private sector, and the local community.”
He emphasised that the award reflects the success of Dhofar’s Khareef as a national example of coordinated development and tourism management, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond.
Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, said the international recognition highlights “a strong synergy among the various entities operating within the governorate,” reaffirming the importance of collaboration in achieving excellence.
Azzan bin Qassim al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, noted that the year witnessed the opening of several new hotel facilities, enhancing accommodation capacity in Dhofar. He added that “the governorate now has over eight thousand hotel rooms,” a testament to ongoing investment and expansion in the hospitality sector.
The award comes as Dhofar continues to cement its place among the most distinctive seasonal tourism destinations in the region, drawing global attention to its natural beauty, cultural richness, and exceptional visitor experience.
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