The CEO talks developments in the RAK tourism landscape including new launches, tourism goals, Wynn gaming resort and more
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IHG Hotels and Resorts
RAK Properties and IHG announce Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab on Hayat Island
The development of Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab is part of RAK Properties’ master plan for Hayat Island, aligning with the vision outlined in RAK Vision 2030
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
Jebel Jais
In pictures: Things to do in RAK during the summer
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has revealed a number of offers and discounts for a score of adventure activities and hospitality offerings in the emirate
RAK Tourism
Why art and culture is good for business in Ras Al Khaimah
The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival is not only a hub for artists, but has become an opportunity to network with art buyers
domestic tourism market
RAKTDA looking to build on 2020 with lofty visitor target
CEO Raki Phillips has revealed plans to welcome almost 1 million tourists to the Northern Emirate in 2021
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
Hospitality
Why Waldorf Astoria’s elegant setting in RAK is worth the try
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah offers its visitors an unforgettable way to send a special message to their loved one this February
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RAK hospitality
Welcome to Ras Al Khaimah, the excitement emirate
Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority, on why the emirate offers adventure, adrenaline and escape in abundance
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.
Department of Economic Development Ras Al Khaimah
Top five things for visitors to do in Ras Al Khaimah
The emirate is one of the fastest growing destinations in the world – and it’s no surprise why
Al Jazirah Al Hamra
In pictures: Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival kicks off
The 8th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival, opens to the public on Friday at the Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village – a recently restored pearling village dating back to the 17th century.
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
Jebel Jais
RAK ruler orders investigation into fatal helicopter crash
Three Emiratis and a foreigner were killed in the crash, which took place during a search and rescue operation near Jebel Jais