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RAS AL KHAIMAH - RAK Tourism, the organisation tasked to support, promote and attract tourism initiatives in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the construction of nearly two dozen 5-star hotels plus several more premium hotel and hotel apartments in the emirate.
The contractors have already started the construction works on these hotels in Ras Al Khaimah and within the next five years the hotels will be accomplished and already operating, as the emirate continues to enjoy its unprecedented tourism boom.
Hilary Mc Cormack, the Manager RAK Tourism, said the new hotels are expected to more than double the current supply of hotel rooms in Ras Al Khaimah, helping accommodate the projected 2.5 million tourists in the emirate by 2012.
From the current capacity of over 1,800 hotel rooms, the influx of new hotel developments, including at least 20 internationally renowned 5-star hotels, will deliver up to 7,500 new rooms by 2012, she added.
Moreover, RAK Tourism is bringing in a wide range of hotel brands with the aim of providing a diverse selection of speciality offerings and services to suit various tourist profiles.
"Hotel development has jumped to a new level in Ras Al Khaimah as tourism activities continue to attract domestic, regional and international tourists to the emirate. It is also part of our strategy to keep watch for unique and innovative hotel operators in a bid to diversify our portfolio of hotels in the emirate. There is still so much room for expansion in this sector and we are looking forward to establishing partnerships with more world-renowned hotel brands in the future," said Dr Khater Massaad, CEO of RAK Investment Authority.
"While the emirate is consolidating its reputation as a premier business tourism destination, particularly MICE (meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions) activities, leisure visitors continue to make up majority of Ras Al Khaimah's hotel guests, further indicating the growing strength of the emirate to attract holiday tourists through its eclectic natural attractions, which include the imposing Al Hajjar Mountains, over 64 kilometres of pristine beaches and mystical desert plains all in proximity to each other," he added.
By Sebugwaawo Ismail
© Khaleej Times 2008
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