RAK Tourism, the organization tasked to support, promote and attract tourism initiatives in Ras Al-Khaimah, will showcase a number of exciting new developments in the emirate's tourism sector at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2008, the region's leading travel and tourism exhibition to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Center on May 6-9, 2008. With nearly 24,000 expected visitors, market players and industry professionals from over 100 countries participating, this year's 15th edition of the ATM serves as an excellent platform to promote RAK as the newest tourism success story in the region with its enormous growth in tourist footfall and aggressive investments in tourism infrastructure and facilities. “We have achieved great success in placing Ras Al- Khaimah on the global map, as shown by the emirate's robust annual growth rates in the tourism sector. Ras Al-Khaimah is positioning itself as an authentic Arabian tourist attraction, providing visitors a unique mix of rich cultural heritage and state-of-the-art amenities that will make their RAK adventure a truly wonderful and relaxing experience,” said Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO, Ras Al-Khaimah Investment Authority. “RAK Tourism's participation at ATM 2008 will provide additional boost to our efforts to strengthen the emirate's reputation.” __
