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Hong Kong based Swiss-Belhotel International has announced their tenth hotel in the Middle East. Owned by the Ministry of Tourism and managed by Swiss-Belhotel International, the Swiss-Belhotel Resort Masirah Island in Oman is being completed and will commence operations within the next few months.

Swiss-Belhotel Masirah Island is the second association Swiss-Belhotel International has with the government of Oman. In January 2008 Swiss-Belhotel International took over and rebranded the resort on Sohar Beach in Oman, Sohar Beach by Swiss-Belhotel. This resort has become one of the highest revenue yield generators in The Group.

Masirah is an island off the East coast of Oman, 95 km long and 12-18 km wide, with an area of about 649 km², and a population estimated at 12,000 in 12 villages mainly in the north of the island. Home to 35,000 sea turtles, one of the largest turtle colonies in the world, 400 species of birds and pristine coral reefs, Masirah, Oman’s largest island, is a celebration of aquatic life.

The nature travelers with an inclination for adventure, the experience at Masirah starts even before you arrive at the resort. The journey begins with a 6 hour journey from Muscat by road followed by a one and half hour exotic ferry trip to the island.

Swiss-Belhotel Masirah Island is the only resort on the island that features 22 guest studios, suites and chalets, a ballroom, an all day dining restaurant, two bars, swimming pool, health club with jacuzzi and a multiuse court. The environment being an important aspect of the guest’s experience, the resort will offer many water and aquatic activities.