#305: Inside the Mind of Raki Phillips, The Visionary Leader Behind Ras Al Khaimah’s Tourism Boom

Securing a groundbreaking $3.9 billion deal with Wynn Resorts and recording over 1.13 million visitors in Ras Al Khaimah, Raki Phillips is the mastermind who is helping the UAE’s tourism sector shatter records.  As a natural risk-taker and the CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), Raki boasts an impressive background with Ritz-Carlton and Fairmont Hotels. He’s named one of Forbes Middle East’s ‘Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders’ and ‘Businessperson of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2023. Raki’s bold vision for turning the UAE into a global tourist hotspot will force you to think bigger. Tune in to hear his journey, his risk-taking strategies, and why Ras Al Khaimah should be your top choice for business. Grab your headphones and listen now! 0:09:26 – What makes Ras Al Khaimah so special 0:17:55 – Will Ras Al Khaimah introduce casinos? 0:24:40 – Raki’s fascinating career backstory 0:34:43 – The impact of the UAE’s changing landscape 0:39:26 – Raki’s source of motivation 0:45:25 – Assessing risk as a CEO 0:48:24 – Thoughts on the UAE’s governance 0:50:56 – The work culture at RAKTDA 0:56:48 – Raki’s leadership style 0:59:20 – Why to choose Ras Al Khaimah as your base Show Sponsors: Megavrse: Dive into immersive environments in the Metaverse that redefine the future of retail, art, and workhttps://www.megavrse.xyz/#/ Socials: Spencer Lodgehttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Raki Phillipshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rakiphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/rakiphillips/