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OMRAN Group appoints Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has recently appointed Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort from 1st July 2021. The appointment aligns with the group’s plan to enhance tourism experiences and activities in the resort while bringing new operational and management concepts to its various facilities. OMRAN Group is aiming to re-position this unique beach resort, which was established 10 years ago, in line with its wider strategic goals to position it as a locally, regionally, and internationally attractive all-inclusive family holiday destination with a wide variety of activities and experiences. Hashil Bin Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of OMRAN Group, said, “We are pleased to cooperate with Barceló Hotel Group. This step comes in line with the directions of the National Tourism Strategy 2040 towards strengthening the Sultanate’s position in the travel and tourism markets and increasing its competitiveness as a destination of choice for visitors from around the world.” “We look forward to strengthening the tourism sector by working with Barcelo Hotels to capitalise on their experience in the leisure tourism markets and the strength of their distribution channels in overseas markets.”  Al Mahrouqi added. Speaking on the newly found alliance, Raúl González, CEO EMEA of Barceló Hotel Group says, “Oman has always been a prospective source market with immense growth potential for us. We are pleased to be partnering with OMRAN on this endeavour. This collaboration will provide us with the perfect opportunity to introduce our 90-year international hospitality expertise to the source market and establish our footprint in Oman”. José Canals, Managing Director for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group says, “Oman has been a focus area to expand Barceló Group’s presence …

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