In October 2018, Oman Hotels & Tourism Company SAOC received the International Accreditation Certificate ISO 9001:2015.
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Begins in 1971
A place to feel like home
Oman Hotels & Tourism Company SAOC is a leading company in the hospitality and tourism business in the Sultanate of Oman. Our main activity is Hospitality, Tourism and ownership of the following hotels:
Ruwi Hotel, Muscat – 183 rooms
Sur Plaza, Sur – 105 rooms
Alwadi, Sohar – 79 rooms
Desert Nights Resort, Al Bidiya – 88 rooms
Our hotels are the best choice for business travelers, holiday-makers, and adventure tourists who are searching for a combination of quality and a quiet atmosphere. All our hotels are strategically positioned in the most scenic and prominent towns in the Sultanate of Oman and follow international standards and the traditions of omani hospitality. Each hotel and resort stands as elegant, well maintained, and has a dedicated team of hospitality professionals to fulfill the individual needs of our valued guests. Today, our hotels continue to receive many accolades locally and internationally by achieving high international hospitality standards and the cherished traditions of omani hospitality.
“We warmly welcome you to an enjoyable and comfortable stay at our luxurious hotels”
Our
HISTORY
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1971
Al Falaj Hotel started its operation
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1976
Ruwi Hotel started its operation under the Commercial Registration of OTC.
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1985
Al Wadi Hotel in Sohar, started its operation under a name of Sohar Hotel LLC.
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1991
OTC changed its name to Muscat Tourist Corporation (MTC) and registered with Muscat securities market.
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1992
MTC acquired Sohar Hotels LLC and also acquired shares in Oman Hotels Company SAOG which owned Al Falaj Hotel.
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1998
Sur Mercure Hotel (presently Sur Plaza Hotel) started its operation in Sur.
The legal name of the company is Al Sharqiyaa Hotels and Tourism Company SAOC which is owned by OHTC.
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2007
Desert Nights Camp LLC started its operation under OHTC.
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2008
OHTC signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Aitken Spence Hotels International Limited for the operation of its hotels; Al Falaj Muscat, Al Wadi Sohar, Sur Plaza Sur and Desert Nights Camp Al Bidiya.
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2016
OHTC sold Al Falaj Hotel operation and its assets to Aitken Spence Hotels International Limited.
Expansion of Desert Nights Camp by increasing its inventory from 26 rooms to 53 Rooms.
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2017
OHTC signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Golden Tulip Middle East – North Africa SAS for the operation of its Ruwi Hotel under Tulip Inn Brand.
OHTC signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Accor Hotels to manage its upcoming 4 star Hotel under Novotel Brand in Al Khuwair. The development of the said hotel is in progress.
OHTC signed a Partnership Agreement with Oman Tourism College (OTC)
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2018
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate is obtained.
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2019
Major refurbishment and expansion of Ruwi Hotel (Tulip Inn) has instigated. The property enhancement increased the operational room inventory from 99 to 183 guest rooms along with the series of upscale augmentations on the restaurant, banquet halls, additional meeting rooms, swimming pool, lobby lounge and other public areas.
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2020
Desert Nights Camp officially changed its name to Desert Nights Resort
Another Major expansion of Desert Nights Camp by increasing its inventory from 53 to 88 rooms including 6 deluxe plunge Pool cottages, SPA operated by an International SPA operator (Mandara),transformation of its existing restaurant to a luxurious modern design with additional seating capacity and enhancement of other guest facilities.
Covid-19 Pandemic has severely affected the Hospitality Industry
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2021
ISO 9001:2015 certification is renewed.
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2022
OHTC signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Accor Hotels to manage its 3 star Hotel under IBIS Style Brand in Ruwi.
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2023
Al Wadi Hotel, Suhar is leased/rented to Ruwi Miles Trading LLC., the ownership remains with OHTC.
OHTC signed an agreement with Best Western Hotels and Resort, for rebranding of its Sur Plaza Hotel to Best Western Sur.
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2024
Comprehensive Renovation of Rooms and Common Areas at Best Western Sur
Major Renovation of Guest Rooms and Common Areas at Al Wadi Hotel, Suhar
Rebranding of Sur Plaza Hotel to Best Western Sur
ISO 9001:2015 certification is renewed
Launch of Best Western Sur Cup and Bean Café
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2025
Completion of Al Wadi Hotel Renovation
Our
Mission
Our mission is to increase our investment in the hospitality sector across the Sultanate of Oman to support the Government’s economy diversification objective (s).
Our
Vision
Our aim is to continuously improve our hospitality services while complying with the highest standards of our business and inspire a culture where all our staff members are proactively sustaining a safe and healthy environment in the workplace.
Our
CORE VALUES
- Dedicate on achieving results and take accountability for our decision.
- Commit to create a safe workplace for our employees.
- Demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethics.
- Conduct business activities with complete and open transparency.
- Show respect to everyone regardless of their diverse backgrounds and opinions.
- Always speak positively and supportively about our business and team.
- Stimulate and implement pioneering concepts and ideas.
- Demonstrate professionalism and serve our customers through the highest quality of our services.
- Have a “can-do” approach and initiate to get the job done.
- Accomplish results and celebrate success.
Our
QUALITY POLICY
Oman Hotels & Tourism Company SAOC is dedicated to constantly provide hospitality and tourism services that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.
We support the proactive implementation of best business practices using the Quality Management System and other applicable requirements. We inspire the timely communication, resource providing and adaptation of technology to improve the competitiveness of our business and endeavor for continual improvement.
Our
AWARDS
Oman Hotels & Tourism Company SAOC has received multiple awards for excellence in providing hospitality in The Sultanate of Oman.
Desert Nights Resort has been distinguished as a Winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021 in the category of The Best Luxury Hotels …
We are delighted to receive the award among top competitors globally and with over 300,000 worldwide travelers select each year, the World …
On 30th October 2019, Oman Hotels and Tourism Company owned hotel under the brand Tulip Inn Downtown Muscat was awarded for the …
On 9th October 2019, Desert Nights Camp was recognized as the Best Employer Brand 2019 on the 14th Employer Branding Awards hosted …
Desert Nights Camp acquired the 1st place in the competition of the Quality of Hotels Facilities of North Al Sharqiyah Governorate under …