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Executive Views - Sir Richard Branson, pt 2/2
"I thought we might try landing the plane on it ....." Sir Richard Branson on the Virgin Atlantic service into the region, as well as flights into space. We find out what his headmaster said when he announced he was leaving school and the Virgin Chairman compares his organisation to the big Arab trading groups.
Executive Views - Sir Richard Branson, pt 1/2
Phil Blizzard wakes up Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Chairman, from a deep sleep on the largest flatbed in the skies to discover his views on a number of subjects - including flying high over the Himalayas, fundamentalism and the development of Dubai!
Executive Views - Al Raha, Kamel Zayati, pt 2/2
We continue our look at the development of Al Raha, Abu Dhabi and in this part the main focus with Mr Kamel Zayati is the development and positioning of the Al Raha Beach Hotel.
Executive Views - Al Raha, Kamel Zayati, pt 1/2
In this edition we look at Al Raha, one of the fastest developing regions in Abu Dhabi. Mr Kamel Zayati, GM, Al Raha Beach Hotel gives his views on the rapidly growing community around one of the newest resorts in the UAE Capital.
Executive Views - Mr. Akbar al Baker
In this edition Mr. Akbar al Baker, Chairman Qatar Tourism Authority and CEO, Qatar Airways expresses his views on being a government employee, the achievements of both the tourism authority and the airline, plus transport of the future. He tells us what he does in any spare time and the benefit to Qatar by hosting the Asian Games.
Executive Views - Timeshare Vacations, pt 2/2
Tom Bell Senior VP, Governmental Affairs, Interval International talks about the need for good regulation and the "Golden Opportunity in the Emirates" for the timeshare industry.
Executive Views - Timeshare Vacations, pt 1/2
We talk with David Clifton, MD Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia for Interval International about the increasing popularity of timeshare as a vacation option. He also expresses his views on how timeshare will develop in the Middle East.
Executive Views - Bob Farrow, pt 2/2
With a growth rate of between 40% and 50% per year car leasing and car hire in the UAE is very buoyant. Bob Farrow, GM, Hertz UAE talks about the development of the business, how it compares with Europe and the advantages of leasing over outright vehicle purchase.
Executive Views - Bob Farrow, pt 1/2
Hertz UAE, GM Bob Farrow is our chosen executive and road safety is the key issue in part one. Bob talks about what needs to be done to improve the standard of driving in the UAE and feels strongly about Oman, which could act as a role model.
Executive Views - Donal Kilalea, pt 2/2
The maturity of sport in the region is indicated by the Asian Games taking place in Qatar next December. Donal Kilalea, Chief Executive and Executive VP, Promoseven Sports Marketing looks at sports development in the region, the challenges it faces and the importance of sponsorship. He also reveals his dream sporting event.
Executive Views - Donal Kilalea, pt 1/2
Promoseven Sports Marketing offers a unique service in the rapidly expanding sports arena. Donal Kilalea, Chief Executive and Executive VP, reflects on some of the earlier events in the region and expounds the need for professionalism in the organisation and marketing of sporting events.
Executive Views - Peter Greenberg
The Travel Detective, Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor MBC and Chief Correspondent, The Travel Channel - Discovery Network, gives his view on tourism development in this region. He also talks about in-appropriate pr and how the audience, rather than 'the client', should be satisfied first.
Executive Views - Guy Guillemard, pt 2/2
Next year the DOMUS Group reach a notable milestone - the 30th anniversary of organising the first international trade show in Dubai. Marketing Director Guy Guillemard reflects on this and the opening of the Dubai World Trade Centre. We also continue our conversation about the debut Media & Marketing Show which takes place in November.
Executive Views - Guy Guillemard, pt 1/2
The directors of the DOMUS Group have been synonymous with many of the major trade exhibitions at the Dubai World Trade Centre, including the Big Five, GITEX and Gulfood. In part one, however, we talk with Marketing Director, Guy Guillemard, about an new event - The Media & Marketing Show.
Executive Views - Brian LaBelle, pt 2/2
'Availability of awards' is a criticism of many frequent flyer programmes - not so for Skywards and their numerous Freddie's. Brian LaBelle, VP Skywards, elaborates on this topic and looks at what the next five years will hold for Skywards and Emirates.
