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OTM to being from May 17
May 16 - The Oman Travel Mart (OTM) is all set to kick off from May 17 at the Oman International Exhibition. More than 20 companies from the travel and tourism sector have confirmed participation at the fair. "As inbound tourism has grown exponentially in the country over the years, OTM has proven to be a significant platform that brings in the travel and tourism operators in the country to present their vast services to the fast growing market," Atif Khan, Senior Manager, Trade Fairs, at Oman International Trade and Exhibitions (OITE), the organiser of the show, said.
The show will run till May 19.
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