The authority did not announce a successor but said it remains committed to building on the foundation established under Raki Phillips’ leadership
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Hospitality
Ras Al Khaimah to welcome over a million visitors in 2022
The emirate saw over 500,000 international and domestic visitors over the first six months, showing an increase of 21 percent compared to the same period last year
Corendon Airlines
Ras Al Khaimah partners with Dutch carrier to launch direct flights to Germany
Dutch leisure carrier Corendon Airlines will operate seven direct weekly flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Al Marjan Island
US hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts will offer Ras Al Khaimah “new way to develop,” says tourism boss
Set to open in 2026, the integrated resort will add to the emirate’s tourism diversification efforts which currently include sports and sustainability attractions
Jebel Jais
Ras Al Khaimah adds to adventure tourism status with Jais Sledder launch
Region’s longest toboggan ride takes around eight minutes to cover 1,885 metres of hairpin curves and undulating whirls
pet owners
Ras Al Khaimah targets pet owners in latest tourism push
Emirate announces Ras Al-K9, a pet-friendly program running across hotels and restaurants
DP World
Ras Al Khaimah seeks sports tourism boost with European Tour debut event
Ras Al Khaimah Classic will follow the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, with both events taking place at Al Hamra Golf Club
Jebel Jais
How Ras Al Khaimah aims to deliver tourism that’s sustainable
New strategy maps out long-term sustainability that will drive overall tourism growth objectives in Ras Al Khaimah
Raki Phillips
Ras Al Khaimah to offer long-term residency visas as part of new investment push
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announces the launch of SelectRAK to attract more investors to the emirate
Dnata Travel
Ras Al Khaimah shines as staycations rise in popularity in the UAE
Dnata Travel boss reports 415% increase in travel bookings for Ras Al Khaimah between January and April
adventure tourism
Ras Al Khaimah set to expand adventure tourism with Highlander hikes
International hiking association adds RAK to its global list of hosts for Highlander events
Arabian Business Forum
Return of international travel ‘vital’ to UAE tourism industry recovery
Leading figures tell Arabian Business panel discussion staycations alone cannot sustain sector
domestic tourism
Video: Why Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism boss dares to be different
Raki Phillips, CEO of RAK Tourism Development Authority (TDA), told Arabian Business that while attracting tourists back to the emirate is of paramount importance following the decimation of the industry at the hands of coronavirus, future plans did not include such entertainment venues.
Ababel Yeshaneh
In pictures: Record-breaking 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
Ababel Yeshaneh from Ethiopia and Kibiwott Kandie from Kenya were the winners of the 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, held at Al Marjan Island on Friday. Attracted 5,200 runners across a variety of categories that included full half marathon, a relay, 5 km and a 1 km fun run.
adventure tourism
RAK launches new adventure attraction, Jebel Jais Zipline Tour
The zipline tour will add to Ras Al Khaimah’s existing attractions, including the Jebel Jais Via Ferrata mountain climb and Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zipline
Raki Phillips
Ras al Khaimah records almost 118,000 visitors in August
Visitors from Poland and Russia rose 26.6% and 25.3%, respectively
Jebel Jais
Ras Al Khaimah hires new CEO to lead tourism charge
Raki Phillips, a hospitality veteran, has been announced as the new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
