World-class events lined up for 2023 at OCEC
With 2023 in full swing, the Sultanate of Oman’s premier events destination Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is rolling out another world-class line-up of events and activities for the year – including a total of seven regional and international events in the coming months.
This follows on from OCEC successfully hosting in 2022 a combined total of 215 events (including six regional and ten international events), which attracted over 1.2 million visitors and over 10,000 delegates from over 85 countries to the venue through the year.
OCEC’S 2023 calendar reflects the venue’s internationally recognised status as an events destination in the Middle East with a proven track record of delivering exceptional services and facilities for event organisers, and for the many event delegates and visitors who have made their way to the OCEC since its inception.
Furthermore, the 2023 events schedule represents the OCEC’S capability in bidding for and securing high-profile, internationally recognised events for the nation of Oman – to add greater value to the country’s economy, society and cultural legacy.
Speaking about the 2023 calendar, Eng Said al Shanfari, Chief Executive Officer, OCEC, stated: “Our commitment to hosting international and regional events avails numerous benefits for the Sultanate of Oman. Most visibly, international and regional events hosted by OCEC boost the volume of hotel bookings in Oman, as well as the number of arrivals at our flagship Muscat International Airport, which is just a few minutes away from OCEC by road.
“It should be kept in mind that research indicates business travellers are likely to spend – on average – up to four times more than leisure travellers while residing in a country.
“Furthermore, international events hosted by OCEC serve to attract greater foreign investment and foreign spend in our country’s economic ecosystem. Lastly and most importantly is the knowledge exchange and legacy creation that takes place in Oman as a result of these events.”