The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company recently signed an agreement with RAK National Hotels to manage the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah at Al Wadi Desert.
“We are proud to partner
with RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK National Hotels and look forward to
introducing The Ritz-Carlton to Ras Al Khaimah,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin
Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK National Hotels
and Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East & Africa,
Marriott International.
The management agreement
goes into effect on Dec. 15. The beach property will close for renovations
while the desert property will remain open.
“We have seen an increasing
appetite amongst travelers for immersive escapes in emerging destinations and
our Ras Al Khaimah properties will offer travelers — both regional and
international — the chance to enjoy the unique landscape, indigenous customs in
tranquil environments,” Herve Humler, president and COO at Ritz-Carlton, said. “The locale,
which represents the culture and traditions of the indigenous community will
transport visitors to an off-the-beaten track journey for that truly authentic
experience.”
