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GROWING PORTFOLIO Oman is no longer the laidback holiday destination that it was a decade ago. Adventure tourists are increasingly discovering the country’s potential to satiate their appetite for adrenaline-fuelled sports and activities. ew pursuits are being constantly identified and offered to local and international tourists looking for adventure-filled holidays. Caving, canyoning and abseiling centring on the country’s mountainous heartland have been added to Oman’s tourism offering. So are kayaking, hot-air ballooning and dune-surfing. The list goes on. 18