H.E. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mehrizi, Minister of Tourism, officially inaugurated Sundus Rotana Muscat in the presence of Mohammed bin Mahfoodh Al Ardhi, and both Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman and Selim El Zyr, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC. Serving the increasing number of travellers and guests visiting the Sultanate, the new hotel is the brand’s first property in Muscat and marks a milestone in its strategic expansion plan in Oman.

Mohammed Al Ardhi, owner of Sundus Rotana, Muscat said, “Tourism is a key diversification driver of the Omani economy and it is our responsibility to help propel this vision forward and generate sustainable returns for Oman and its people. We are honoured to be partnering with one of the world’s renowned hotel chains and bring their decade-long hospitality experience to Muscat. We are confident that under their management, we will be able to offer our guests unforgettable moments.”

Sundus Rotana’s strategic location and service offering will cater to seasonal guests and business travellers alike. Characterized by modern architecture and cutting edge facilities, the hotel includes 215 stylish rooms and suites, six flexible meeting and conference rooms in addition to an elegant ballroom and Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club fully equipped with a gymnasium, swimming pool and steam rooms. Fulfilling the Rotana legacy of culinary excellence, the hotel also features three signature restaurants including the Lobby Lounge café, Ginger all-day dining and the award-winning, Teatro restaurant which will bring the best of Japan, Italy, India and China to Muscat.

Speaking at the inauguration event, Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana said, “2017 has been a year of milestones for Rotana as we celebrated our 25th anniversary and expanded our presence across the region. Oman has always been a key growth market for us to expand into. We pride ourselves in identifying new and upcoming travel destinations people wish to visit and Muscat is growing in popularity. The opening of Sundus Rotana is an exciting one for us, not only does it take us one step closer to reaching our ultimate vision but it has strengthened the company’s standing as the leading hotel management company in the region.”

Rotana currently manages a total of 615 keys in the Sultanate between Sundus Rotana Muscat and Salalah Rotana Resort. This comes in line with the government’s goal to increase the contribution of the tourism and hospitality sector to 6% by 2040.. Since entering the Omani market in early 2014, Rotana has been catering to the needs of global travelers seeking contemporary facilities and world-class service, transforming thousands into brand ambassadors thanks to its uncompromising levels of satisfaction.