Oman's hotels prepared to welcome guests safely

Published 11 Aug,2021 via Muscat Daily - Hope and optimism make the world go round. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in the last 18 months resulting in crises in personal and professional life. But now there’s renewed hope of life returning to normalcy with the daily case count dropping significantly owing to a nationwide vaccination drive and lockdowns and night movement bans imposed to limit the spread of the virus.

In anticipation of resumption of flights from several countries that were on Oman’s travel ban list, hotels are readying to welcome guests. Likely the worst-hit during the pandemic, the hospitality sector is eagerly awaiting the lifting of travel restrictions.

Samir Messaoudi, general manager of Sheraton Oman, said it being part of Marriott International, the hotel has already implemented its commitment to a global COVID-19 protocol programme, besides local government regulations. “We are excited to hear that airlines will start operating at a higher frequency to all major destinations and we are looking forward to welcoming inbound tourists and business travellers at our hotel.”