JW Marriott Hotel project on track to boost events sector

MUSCAT: Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran), has made great strides in the development of JW Marriott Hotel project at Madinat Al Irfan, ahead of its anticipated soft opening in Q3 2019. The hotel is being built next door to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) as part of OCEC development final phase.

Vital role

Located within Madinat Al Irfan, the 304 room five-star hotel is the first JW Marriott branded hotel in Oman and will play a vital role in boosting the MICE sector in the Sultanate attracting business travellers and tourists. One of the unique selling points of the property is defined by its direct connection to the Convention Centre and the state-of-the- art 3,200-seat Rose Theatre, offering convenient access for conference participants and visitors

The project was reviewed during a site visit by Dr. Ali bin Mas’oud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of Omran, Peter Walichnowski, CEO of Omran and senior officials of the company. The project development team, led by Eng. Said Al Qasmi, Senior VP, OCEC Project at Omran briefed the officials on the progress and various facilities of this upcoming landmark hotel.

Milestone

Following the tour, Peter Walichnowski, CEO of Omran commented: “The addition of the JW Marriott hotel to Omran’s portfolio, a global brand icon in hospitality, is another milestone that will further contribute to the competitiveness of OCEC as fullfledged events destination in the region. It will give rise to further investments for the Madinat Al Irfan, as well as contribute to the national agenda of economic diversification”.