Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MUSCAT1052
2009-10-28 12:39:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Muscat
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UNCLAS MUSCAT 001052
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV MU
SUBJECT: MARRIOTT ENTERS THE OMANI MARKET
(U) On October 20, English daily "Times of Oman" reported that
Washington-based Marriott International, Inc., signed a contract
with state-owned Dhofar Tourism Company, to manage the five-star,
234-room Salalah Beach Marriott Resort. The resort is located
approximately 75 kilometers from Salalah in Mirbat and is scheduled
to open in December 2009. Oman hopes to develop its tourism
industry, particularly for high-end tourists and this resort fits
into the Omani plan.
Schmierer