The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Phillipa Harrison as the CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. She has worked with Tourism Australia, Rawson Group, Hamilton Island, Viator, STA Travel, and more. With nearly three decades of expertise in sales and tourism, Phillipa brings exceptional knowledge and experience on the table.
In her current role, she will be leading the emirate’s vision to become the “Destination of the Future”, leveraging her decades of experience across Australia. Her appointment is expected to boost the Government’s objectives of a sustainable tourism destination.
“Tourism is at the heart of Ras Al Khaimah’s strategy, it is our fastest-growing sector, and we’ve achieved remarkable milestones in a short period of time. Ms. Harrison brings with her a depth of knowledge and leadership experience, most recently with Tourism Australia, that gives us confidence in her ability to align with Ras Al Khaimah’s ambitious goals and strategic targets in the tourism sector.” Said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAKTDA’s Executive Committee.
