Ras Al Khaimah to tokenise travel rewards with new collab

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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Web3 technology firm Open World to explore blockchain-powered travel rewards, making the UAE emirate the first destination to adopt a tokenised tourism loyalty programme.

Announced during Arabian Travel Market 2025, the partnership aims to integrate Web3 technologies into the tourism sector through curated digital experiences, personalised offers, and blockchain-based reward tokens for tourism spending.