RAKTDA and FTI Group strike landmark agreement
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and the FTI GROUP one of Europe’s leading outbound tour operators, have struck a new agreement that paves the way for the launch of…
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…
RAKTDA unveils the Emirates’ new destination strategy
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has launched its new Destination Strategy 2019-2021 to further drive tourism growth.
RAKTDA partners with AITO to focus on sustainable tourism
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced its partnership with the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
The RAKTDA 2018 Euro roadshow meets 4,000 travel agents in 45 cities
Following news that the Ras Al Khaimah Development Authority (RAKTDA), had opened its latest Nordic office in Stockholm, the Middle Eastern tourism association has revealed has made great…
RAK to host EWPC in 2025
This prestigious event, which has become the world’s largest wedding planning conference, will welcome over 500 elite attendees from more than 80 countries, including 35+ renowned speakers…
Hajar Mountains HIGHLANDER Adventure 2025 to take place in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces the return of HIGHLANDER Adventure, organized by HIGHLANDER, the world’s largest international hiking association.
Sky’s the Limit: Ras Al Khaimah to elevate tourism with electric air mobility across the Emirate
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have taken a significant move towards transforming tourism and transportation in the…
SEE DOUBLE with Ras Al Khaimah, UAE and Musandam, SULTANATE OF Oman
See Double, the innovative new summer campaign from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in collaboration with OMRAN Group, invites…
Ras Al Khaimah breaks record with 1.22 million tourists in 2023
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its best year for tourism ever, welcoming a record 1.22 million overnight arrivals
Ras Al Khaimah joins top wedding destinations for “ease of civil marriage”
Ras Al Khaimah will soon top the list of popular global wedding destinations including, the Seychelles, Thailand, and Cyprus, with the Emirate offering couples from around the world the…
Ras Al Khaimah’s renowned fireworks and drone spectacle returns this New Year’s eve
A magnificent firework display is set to return once again to Ras Al Khaimah and welcome 2024 with a bang this New Year’s Eve.
Qatar Airways resumes flying to Ras Al Khaimah
Qatar Airways flight – an Airbus A320 from Doha - touched down at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on November 1st shortly after 10PM, marking the resumption of services on the route…
Ras Al Khaimah awarded EarthCheck Silver Certification in a Sustainability First for the Middle East
Ras Al Khaimah was awarded Silver Certification under EarthCheck’s Sustainable Destinations program - the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification program for tourism…
Ras Al Khaimah partners with “Beautiful Destinations” for a new creative campaign
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) in partnership with award-winning creative agency, Beautiful Destinations, harnesses the power of short-form video in a new landmark…
ITB China Conference to bring together the travel industry from 12-14 Sept in Shanghai, China
ITB China Conference 2023 serves as a framework for a free exchange of ideas and synchronization with the latest trends.
Ras Al Khaimah records the highest ever half-year arrival numbers
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces a record-breaking first six months, with the Emirate reporting its highest ever half-year arrival numbers.
ITB China 2023 all set for a live return from 12 – 14 September 2023
ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China's travel industry, is gearing up for its grand live event from 12 - 14 September 2023.
The 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah countdown begins
Sports fans at the ready; the countdown to the region’s first ever WMF Minifootball World Cup has begun following the official draw held last night at the Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island…
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…
Qatar Airways daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to start from Nov 2023
Starting from 1 November 2023, Qatar Airways will operate daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, signifying a major boost to Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s…
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…
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.
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%
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
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
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
PATA announces new dates for Ras Al Khaimah summit
PATA Annual Summit, which was scheduled to take place live and in-person in March, will now be held from October 25-27 in Ras Al Khaimah
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
PATA’s 2022 summit goes to Ras Al Khaimah
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will host the next PATA Annual Summit, 22 to 25 March 2022, in Ras Al Khaimah
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
On your checklist! World’s first bear camp in Ras Al Khaimah on UAE’s highest mountain
The survival courses, run by UK experts trained at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, launching in October
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…
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
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…
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…
Ras Al Khaimah gears up to host region’s first WTTC Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is putting its final preparations in place to host the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Middle East & North Africa…
Ras Al Khaimah welcomes 118,000 visitors in August
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced record-breaking visitor numbers to Ras Al Khaimah in August 2019, with almost 118,000 visitors choosing the UAE’s…
Ras Al Khaimah makes inroads into Germany and UK
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has strengthened its position in Europe with a multi-city roadshow in the UK and Germany that brought together more than 370 tour…
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…
Infographic: Discover London’s best-loved attractions according to social media
Infographic: Central London Apartments has revealed the favourite tourist attractions in London.
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…
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.
The Sports Lounge opens in Ras Al Khaimah in time for 2018 FIFA World Cup
As World Cup fever takes over sports fans from around the world, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled a purpose-built entertainment tent, the largest in the…
Ras Al Khaimah gets ready for a surge of tourists from the Nordic region
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announced the opening of its first international representation office in the Nordics in a move to strengthen ties with the region.
Ras Al Khaimah throws down adventure tourism gauntlet with world’s longest zipline
Just a heads up to bucket list tourists & thrill-seekers everywhere: Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records to have the longest zipline in…
Adventure sports can boost national pride and domestic tourism
Adventure tourism has huge potential in stoking national pride and sustaining domestic tourism, according to Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).…
RAK promotes experiential travel and sustainability at ATM
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, will utilise this year’s…
RAK tourism outperforms regional market: CBRE report
Ras Al Khaimah has continued to outperform the wider UAE and regional tourism markets, real estate consultancy firm CBRE has revealed.
In its latest Ras Al Khaimah MarketView report,…
