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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA)


Global

Ras Al Khaimah reveals results of ‘Get More’ campaign 

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has revealed the preliminary results of ‘Get More’, its brand-new digital-first campaign to position the Emirate as an attractive summer destination for domestic and international travelers.


Features

Ras Al Khaimah records its highest visitor numbers in 2022

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces its highest-ever annual visitor numbers, with the Emirate welcoming over 1.13M overnight arrivals in 2022, a total increase of 15.6% vs 2021. The results exceed pre-pandemic levels indicating recovery and resilience in a volatile year. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, Ras Al Khaimah has become one of […]


Associations

PATA gears up for its Annual Summit in UAE

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the programme for its 2022 Annual Summit set to take place from 25-27 October 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.


Sports Tourism

HIGHLANDER to return to Ras Al Khaimah

Second edition of HIGHLANDER’s specially designed two-and three-day hikes on Jebel Jais to take place from18 – 20 November.


Global

Ras Al Khaimah visitor numbers return to pre-Covid levels in 2022

The impressive H1 performance saw the Emirate welcome over 521,085 international and domestics visitors between January and June 2022, a total increase of 21%


Global

Ras Al Khaimah rolls out its summer campaign

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled RAKation, a new summer campaign inviting visitors to explore the nature-based Emirate


Attractions

Up we go! Ras Al Khaimah launches hot air ballooning experience

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) recently announced the opening of RAK Airventure, a brand-new hot air ballooning experience


Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Ras Al Khaimah unveils Balanced Tourism

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced its bold new approach to sustainability – Balanced Tourism, a key milestone in its strategy to drive overall sector growth


Global

Ras Al Khaimah launches pet-friendly programme

Ras Al Khaimah has introduced Ras Al-K9, a pet-friendly programme running across 25 hotels, restaurants, pet friendly-festivals, outdoor parks and beaches in the Emirate


Asia

Keep calm and log on! PATA to host Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021

PATA’s three-day virtual event, in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers in the travel industry


Middle East

Ras al Khaimah first destination to provide free Covid-19 PCR tests for international visitors

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and RAK Hospital announced partnership to provide free Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing to international visitors staying in and departing from Ras Al Khaimah until 31 December 2020


Associations

Ras Al Khaimah acknowledged for COVID-19 recovery strategy, reopens for US travellers

Ras Al Khaimah is first city in the world to receive both the Bureau Veritas Safeguard Assurance Label and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp


Middle East

Ras Al Khaimah begins to ease Covid-19 restrictions

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is working closely with hospitality partners and government authorities to safely welcome guests back to the emirate as restrictions are gradually eased. In recent days, hotel pools and beaches have become accessible to visitors. To ensure the wellbeing and safety of visitors and employees, the authority is in […]


Middle East

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism unveils support measures for tourism sector

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled support measures that will be in place from mid-April aimed at helping the tourism industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It includes a six-month waiver of all touristic licences; waiver of tourism dirhams from March to May; a complete exemption of tourism licencing fees […]


Associations

RAKTDA hosts World Travel & Tourism Council leaders forum

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has been announced today as the host of the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum 2019 on 2 October. The one-day forum will  see 150-200 industry thought leaders spouting industry wisdom  in keynotes and panel discussions focusing key themes, such as the […]


Charity / Sustainability / CSR

RAK Tourism celebrates Ramadan with 50 orphans

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and embrace the spirit of giving, Haitham Mattar, chief executive officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) invited over 50 orphans and their caretakers for an Iftar meal at Al Marjan Ramadan Tent located at Puro Café and Terrace. The Iftar also included fun activities and […]


MICE

Ras Al Khaimah tourism, fuelled by MICE and adventure, up 14%

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced its latest tourism figures yesterday. And the data shows that trips to the Emirate by foreign travellers were up by 14% at the end of Q2 2018 compared with the same period last year.


Attractions

AR tech brings the beauty of Ras Al Khaimah to London’s skyline

RAKTDA and Zip Now London unveil the world’s first augmented reality zipline in London.