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Mattar...'Ras Al Khaimah is a year-round tourist destination'

RAK sees surge in visitor numbers during Eid

RAS AL KHAIMAH, July 25, 2016

Ras Al Khaimah has reported a double digit growth in visitor numbers and guest nights during Eid Al Fitr, with new figures showing a 10.7 per cent and 17.4 per cent increase respectively compared to the same period last year.

The latest figures released by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reveal the emirate attracted 16,636 hotel guests during the July Eid weekend, generating 30,220 guest nights.

"Ras Al Khaimah has positioned itself as a destination of choice for those across the Globe and these results are a strong indication of the appeal of the emirate for travellers," Haitham Mattar, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said.

Recognised as one of the region's fastest growing destinations, the RAKTDA figures show record growth across key indicators including hotel guests, room revenues, food and beverage revenues and occupancy rates.

Hotel occupancy during Eid Al Fitr reached 86.6 per cent, 10.6 per cent higher than in 2015 (78.5 per cent), while RevPar grew by 12.7 per cent over the same period.

"Ras Al Khaimah is a year-round tourist destination, and we have worked closely with our industry partners to promote the emirate's offering and optimise visitation during the summer months and beyond. In addition to our great beaches and resorts, one of our key attractions is Jebel Jais, the tallest mountain in the UAE, which provides temperatures 10 degrees cooler than found at sea level and is ideal for outdoor sports and adventure, camping and picnicking.

"As well as mountain and adventure activities, summer visitors can partake in night time golf, relax and rejuvenate in a range of luxury spas, enjoy world class hotel facilities for all ages, and engage in numerous authentic Arabian experiences across the emirate, or go star gazing at the Banyan Tree Al Wadi."

The UAE market continues to be an important source market for Ras Al Khaimah's tourism growth. More than half (56.5 per cent) of guests staying in the emirate during Eid Al Fitr were UAE residents. Indian, Egyptian, British and German visitors are in the top five source markets during the festive weekend, totalling 18.5 per cent of total guests. - TradeArabia News Service
 




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