RAK witnesses high occupancies during Eid

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Overview of Ras Al Khaimah
Overview of Ras Al Khaimah

Recent statistics state that Ras Al Khaimah has recorded 12,709 visitors over three days of Eid Al Adha period.

This was according to figures released by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (Ras Al Khaimah TDA).

“We have ambitious targets to grow the emirate’s tourism industry, specifically to welcome one million visitors by end of 2018 and these positive numbers show we are on the right track to achieve these goals. Our strategy continues to be focused on our existing source markets, while nurturing emerging markets which provide significant growth potential,” said Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.

Statistics showed that out of the 12,709 visitors to Ras Al Khaimah over period, 43% were from the UAE. Top source markets included the UK with 12%, Germany with eight per cent, India with six per cent and Egypt with four per cent. Other top markets for visitors included the United States, the Philippines, Jordan and Russia. Hotels recorded an average length of stay of 2.4 days.

The emirate currently offers over 5,000 hotel rooms with plans to add a further 3,600 rooms by 2019, under leading hospitality brands such as Marriott, Accor, Crown Plaza and Anantara to name a few.

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