Haitham Mattar Archives

The new hotel joins the Voco family in Dubai, with Voco Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road and the soon to open Voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.

Dubai hotels

Hospitality giant IHG to debut Voco hotel brand on Palm Jumeirah

Written by Staff writer

Fri 2 Jul 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Hotel operator signs agreement to open 141-key Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah in December

Germany

Ras Al Khaimah tourism chiefs reveal new European push

Written by Sam Bridge

Thu 27 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority completes multi-city roadshow in the UK and Germany involving more than 370 tour operators and travel agents

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls to open survival academy in the UAE

Written by Jola Chudy

Wed 19 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

The celebrity adventurer unveils plans for outdoor survival school on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah

Haitham Mattar

Ras Al Khaimah needs more hotel rooms, says RAKDA CEO

Written by Shruthi Nair

Thu 2 May 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Ras Al Khaimah’s 3-year strategy – launched earlier this year – aims to attract 1.5 million tourists to the emirate by 2021

Bear Grylls

Ras Al Khaimah says to open Bear Grylls survival academy in 2020

Written by Sam Bridge

Mon 29 Apr 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has entered into an agreement with Bear Grylls Survival Academy

The roadshows took place as Eastern European markets remain the main contributor to the emirate’s inbound tourism.

Haitham Mattar

Ras Al Khaimah chases more tourists from Eastern Europe

Written by Sam Bridge

Thu 28 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority holds roadshows in Budapest, Bucharest, Bratislava, Moscow, Kazan, Novosibirsk and St Petersburg

Haitham Mattar

RAK zipline to re-open to public this weekend

Written by Bernd Debusmann Jr

Wed 16 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

The world’s longest zipline was closed following a fatal helicopter crash in the area in late December

“As our tourism offering evolves in Ras Al Khaimah, we must ensure our destination is attractive to travellers who wish to explore beyond the resorts and hotels,” said RAKTDA CEO Haitham Mattar.

Haitham Mattar

Ras Al Khaimah unveils 3-year tourism strategy

Written by Bernd Debusmann Jr

Tue 18 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Ras Al Khaimah’s new tourism strategy will partly focus on promoting the emirate in targeted international markets

Al Qawasim Corniche

In pictures: Awafi Heritage Festival is back in Ras Al Khaimah

Written by ITP

Mon 17 Dec 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

“Awafi Heritage Festival” which celebrates the northern emirate’s ethnic and cultural heritage kicked off this Saturday, December 15, 2018, offering visitors a truly authentic experience for all the family.