HMH Opens Hotel in Muscat; Targets Six Hotels in Oman by 2020

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings has outlined an ambitious expansion strategy to grow its footprint in Oman.

The company has just opened the Coral Muscat Hotel & Apartments, and has signed a management agreement for Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel which will open in Q1 2018.

HMH is aiming to have six hotels in Oman by 2020.

Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH, said, “Oman saw inbound tourism numbers rise by an average of 7.4% per annum in the last decade and is targeting 12 million visitors annually by 2020 which is fueling the demand for quality mid-market hotels. Oman Ministry of Tourism has forecast hotel room capacity to expand at an annual growth rate of 5.3% over the next four years while tourism is expected to contribute 5% to the country’s GDP by 2020. These figures are indicative of growing appeal of Oman among global travelers and presents an enormous opportunity for HMH. Our aim to have six hotels in Oman by 2020 while multiplying by four our total inventory of keys.”

Coral Muscat Hotel & Apartments welcomed its first guests earlier this month. The deluxe 4-star property is located in Qurum, 20 minutes-drive away from Muscat International Airport and enjoys close proximity to diplomatic and commercial city centre. It is part of a shopping arcade and multiplex and features 88 apartments including 23 one-bedroom apartments, 20 one-bedroom deluxe apartments and 45 two-bedroom apartments. The property features an international all-day-dining restaurant, pool deck and lounge, terrace lounge, meeting venues for small to medium sized conferences as well as a fully-equipped gymnasium, aerobics room and swimming pool.

Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel is expected to open its doors by first quarter of 2018 and is strategically located in Muwaleh, in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, major business hubs, industrial areas and government institutions. Featuring 132 guestrooms, the hotel will complement Al Muzn Mall and will offer a host of services and facilities.

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