France has boosted security measures

The ambassador assured that after the series of terror attacks in France, strong security measures have been taken by the French authorities to avoid any such future attempts.

“I would like to tell all Omanis and other travellers that strict security measures have been taken in all parts of France and our servicemen and women are intent on preventing any future attacks of the sort. It’s true that any coun- try in the world could be affected by terrorist attacks for example, the last unfortunate attack in Great Britain, but our policy is to be vigilant in strengthening national security.”

Paris and Euro Disney

According to the ambassador, Omanis and other nationals usually frequent Paris and Euro Disney on their first trips, but we wish them to go back again to ex- plore different parts and aspects of the country.

“Usually, people would go to Paris or Euro Disney, especially on family trips, but we want them to go back later and visit the South and South West of France for example to enjoy the French way of life, the gastronomy and the weather, as well as explore the lesser known parts of France.”

On an average in the last few years, tourist numbers from France to Oman have fluctuated between 40,000 and 50,000. According to figures issued by the Oman tourism office in France, in 2014 the total number of tourists was 50,570, whereas this fell to 46,520 in 2015 and went further down to 41,366 in 2016.

However, in the January to April period in 2017, tourism from France to Oman increased by 111 per cent, compared with the same period last year.