Tourism revenue up by 9%; Visitor numbers increase significantly across key source markets, and from markets with direct flight connectivity
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
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Raki Phillips
Ras Al Khaimah tourism CEO Raki Phillips to step down in October
The authority did not announce a successor but said it remains committed to building on the foundation established under Raki Phillips’ leadership
Ras Al Khaimah
Why the future of tourism is collaborative
As tourism grows globally, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are vital in steering the sector towards a sustainable future
investment opportunities
Ras Al Khaimah is ‘prime’ for investment now, says RAKTDA CEO
Here’s why you should “put your money” in the emirate, according to RAKTDA CEO Raki Philips
adventure tourism
Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah announce major partnership; reveals UAE’s first cross-emirate hiking trail
This initiative aims to link Ras Al Khaimah’s peaks and adventure facilities with Fujairah’s wadis and heritage paths
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah breaks tourism record with 1.28m overnight visitors last year
Ras Al Khaimah sees 12 per cent growth in tourism revenues
Arabian Business Leadership Summit
RAK tourism boss talks Wynn resort, women as better workers at Arabian Business Leadership Summit 2024
RAKTDA CEO Raki Phillips emphasised the emirate’s potential to become a premier global destination
air taxi services
Ras Al Khaimah announces air taxis will take off in 2027
Air taxis will transport tourists to major Ras Al Khaimah attractions in record time from 2027 onwards
fireworks
Ras Al Khaimah 2024 fireworks: Record-breaking display welcomes new year
Ras Al Khaimah set world records with 2024 new year firework display in the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah
Tourism: A catalyst for social and environmental impact
Well-planned and thoughtful tourism plans should have local communities at heart, as well as the visitors they hope to attract
RAKTDA
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism announces rescue cat as campaign’s brand ambassador
The cat character is inspired by the real-life story of Leo, a rescue cat in Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island
UAE casino: Las Vegas style ‘Arabian Strip’ coming soon, Wynn Resorts patents reveal
The Vegas strip is home to various branded hotels and casinos
holiday home
Ras Al Khaimah simplifies process for homeowners to pursue short-term rentals
The updated holiday homes system is a registration portal that enables owners to register their residential units and gets license and permits
Guinness World Record
Ras Al Khaimah breaks tourism record with more than 1mn visitors in 2022
Ras Al Khaimah gets 1.13 million overnight guests, thanks to its international marketing, new hospitality properties and hosting of world-class events
Drones
UAE firework and drone show on New Year’s Eve breaks world records
Burj Khalifa was not the only place in the UAE to host record-breaking firework show on New Year’s Eve
Al Marjan Island
UAE casinos are a gamechanger and you can bet on that
From tourism to hospitality and luxury furniture, the UAE will benefit from the introduction of casinos
