Al Falaj Hotel started its operation

Ruwi Hotel started its operation under the Commercial Registration of OTC.

Al Wadi Hotel in Sohar, started its operation under a name of Sohar Hotel LLC.

OTC changed its name to Muscat Tourist Corporation (MTC) and registered with Muscat securities market.

MTC acquired Sohar Hotels LLC and also acquired shares in Oman Hotels Company SAOG which owned Al Falaj Hotel.

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.

Desert Nights Camp LLC started its operation under OHTC.

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.

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.       

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)

ISO 9001:2015 Certificate is obtained.

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.

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

ISO 9001:2015 certification is renewed.

OHTC signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Accor Hotels to manage its 3 star Hotel under IBIS Style Brand in Ruwi.

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.