Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Ras Al Khaimah welcomes the first Russian Charter Flight



Ras Al Khaimah welcomes the first Russian Charter Flight
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - October 29, 2012. The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently welcomed the first Russian charter flight as part of an agreement that was signed with the Russian Tour Operator, Pegas Touristik, one of the leading and the largest Russian Tour Operators, in cooperation with Orenair & Nordwind Airlines, which introduced one weekly charter flight from Syktyvkar and one weekly charter flight from Kemerovo. The flights will operate from the end of October 2012 until mid-May 2013 and are expected to bring an additional 6,000 visitors to the emirate.
The 187 passengers aboard the first Russian charter flight were received and personally greeted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority team headed by Mr. Khalid Motiq, Director, where every guest received a welcome gift before heading to their hotels.
Commenting on the new charter flight service, Victor Louis, Chief Operating Officer for the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said: “Russia is one of the top five source markets for Ras Al Khaimah and this new direct charter flight service is a strategic step in achieving our goal of 1.2 million visitors by 2013. With its diverse landscape, rugged terrain and exclusive beach facilities, this affordable luxury destination offers the perfect getaway for visitors from Europe seeking an ultimate outdoor experience for leisure or adventure.”

About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (Ras Al Khaimah TDA) was established in May 2011 as a Government of Ras Al Khaimah entity to both develop and promote the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and potential both domestically and abroad.
Ras Al Khaimah TDA is responsible for establishing the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as a premier quality-value destination for leisure, adventure and business travel. In order to achieve its goals, the Authority has a Government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the emirate’s hospitality industry. It conducts research and analysis of future tourism projects and current trends, create and implement the branding, marketing and promotion of Ras Al Khaimahs tourism products and services and develop, implement and support strategies designed to encourage tourism investment into the Emirate.  
Clear strategic goals and targets have been set by Ras Al Khaimah TDA including increasing the total number of annual visitors to Ras Al Khaimah to 1.2 million by 2013, and increasing the emirate’s total hotel and resort room inventory to 10,000 keys by 2016. These targets will be achieved through a myriad of activities including the representation of Ras Al Khaimah tourism industry at overseas travel shows, conferences and exhibitions together with education of travel professionals regarding Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism products and unique attractions through workshops, road-shows, familiarization and training programmes; media and consumer campaigns and promotions; the coordination and implementation of joint initiatives with key travel industry players; the hosting of leading sporting, cultural and trade exhibitions and events; and the development of the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and attractions through the implementation of strategies and initiatives specifically designed to generate and encourage direct tourism investment and investment opportunities into Ras Al Khaimah.
In 2011 Ras Al Khaimah has received 835,200 visitors compared to 600,000 visitors in the year 2010.
Ras Al Khaimah has its own unique identity with a diversity of landscapes that makes it the perfect getaway for leisure, adventure, and quality-value experiences. The emirate presents an extensive selection of exclusive outdoor adventure activities from mountain climbing and mountain biking to kayaking and fishing. For relaxation visitors to Ras Al Khaimah can enjoy the white sandy beaches and resorts which also offer an eclectic selection of international gourmet experiences and world-class spas. www.rasalkahimahtourism.com

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