In this episode, Ras Al Khaimah VP of destination marketing & communications Alka Winter unpacks the forces reshaping tourism and destination marketing. From the Gulf’s optimism and mega-projects to seismic shifts in media and the rise of AI-powered travel planning, she highlights how trust, creativity, and technology are transforming the industry. She also shares Ras Al Khaimah’s nation-branding strategy and the power of agency relationships in driving breakthrough campaigns.