{
  "id": 8614533,
  "title": "Marjan sees RAK tourism recovery by 2027 as new projects like Wynn, Jebel Jais take shape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/marjan-sees-rak-tourism-recovery-by-2027-as-new-projects-like-wynn",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/marjan-sees-rak-tourism-recovery-by-2027-as-new-projects-like-wynn-jebel-jais-take-shape-1.500679811"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is aiming to restore its tourism numbers to pre-conflict levels by 2027, according to Marjan Hospitality CEO Alison Grinnell. Despite the disruptions caused by the regional conflict, the emirate has already begun to see a recovery, with domestic and regional markets, such as UAE and GCC tourists, filling the gap left by international visitors. Grinnell attributes the recovery to the industry's quick pivot to staycation demand and the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island, which will introduce a new customer base to the region. While the tourism industry has not yet returned to pre-conflict levels, Grinnell remains optimistic about the future, stating that the emirate will be \"pretty much back to pre numbers in 2027.\" The key to the recovery, she believes, lies in the next three to four months, as international travelers gradually return.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah is pressing ahead with its tourism expansion despite the disruption caused by the regional conflict, with Marjan Hospitality expecting the emirate to return to pre-conflict tourism numbers in 2027 as Wynn Al Marjan Island approaches its opening. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances Alison Grinnell, Group Chief Operating Officer of Marjan and CEO of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}