The Hilton Salalah Resort has reopened following a three-week closure for repairs after it was damaged by Cyclone Mekunu.
The four-star resort in the south of Oman opened its doors to guests on June 14, following extensive repairs to the luxury hotel's exterior, which was damaged by Cylone Mekunu.
Cylone Mekunu caused damage to Oman's road and public infrastructure when it hit the country in May, and Construction Week reports it forced some companies to temporarily halt operations due to the extent of the destruction.
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Hilton Salalah Resort was forced to close its doors to customers on May 24.
The hotel told HotelierMiddleEast.com in a statement: “Hilton Salalah, which sustained a certain amount of damage during Cyclone Mekunu, has reopened following a short closure for maintenance and repairs to damage caused by the cyclone. The hotel had been evacuated on the morning of Friday May 25, ahead of Cyclone Mekunu reaching landfall. All Team Members and guests were accounted for and Hilton Salalah is now pleased to be welcoming guests again.”
At the time of the closure of the luxury resort, the hotel said its management team was "confident" that the repair costs and any loss of profit resulting from the three-week closure would be covered by its insurers.
Salalah Port also said it was "severally affected" by one of "the worst cyclones in the recent history", which forced the company to declare force majeure, which means it may be unable to fulfill its contracts.