Phillips will be part of Accor in November as Regional President for its premium, midscale & financial system division within the Center East, Africa and Turkey.
He led RAKTDA by a interval of fast transformation because the northernmost emirate sought to place itself as a aggressive vacation spot for worldwide leisure and funding. Beneath his leadership, the authority adopted a long-term, sector-driven improvement mannequin and superior main hospitality and infrastructure tasks.
RAKTDA pronounces Raki Phillips’ departure as CEO
Throughout this time, Ras Al Khaimah turned the primary vacation spot within the Center East to attain EarthCheck Sustainable Locations Silver Certification, reflecting its give attention to environmentally accountable tourism.
RAKTDA stated the progress achieved displays “the dedication of RAKTDA and the broader tourism ecosystem to the emirate’s imaginative and prescient and technique, which is centered on the core ideas of authenticity, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.”
The authority didn’t announce a successor however stated it stays dedicated to constructing on the inspiration established underneath Phillips’ management.
“RAKTDA thanks Mr. Phillips for his management and stays dedicated to constructing on this basis to make sure continued progress and excellence. We want him success in his subsequent chapter,” the assertion stated.
Phillips, who joined RAKTDA in 2019, is credited with elevating Ras Al Khaimah’s worldwide tourism profile and attracting main overseas funding, together with a number of high-profile hospitality developments.