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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 3 - upwards and onwards
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai talks to Phil Blizzard, in part 3, about the flight path ahead as Flydubai grows at an astonishing rate with new aircraft deliveries and route expansions, spreading its wings to many more destinations across its arena of operations.
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 2 - fastest growing airline in the world
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai looks back over the first year of flight operations, starting with their debut service which was to Beirut. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about their expansion, which makes Flydubai the fastest growing airline in the world.
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 1- the start up with Emirates
Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai as the low cost carrier, owned by the Government of Dubai, enters its second year of operations. In this part they talk about the fascinating start-up process of the fledgling airline which was done with the assistance of Emirates.
Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group
After the opening in Dubai of the first Armani Hotel, Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group talks to Phil Blizzard about the development of this new brand, as well as the Address Hotels. They also talk about their investment and development philosophy.
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan
Phil Blizzard talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) about the importance of winning the AHIC 2010 Leadership Award, their development strategy and the role of the Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC).
Transguard Group pt 2 - breaking the cycle of poverty
Mike McGeever, MD, Transquard Group, in conversation with Phil Blizzard, talks about their positioning within the Emirates Group and his expectations for the next financial year. Plus their Corporate Social Responsibility activities, both locally and internationally, and what they have achieved with their event section hosting shows by Bob Geldof and Queen.
Transguard Group pt 1 - sights on economic upturn
With over 30,000 employees, across a range of sectors, Transguard Group LLC is more than just a security operator. Managing Director Mike McGeever talks to Phil Blizzard about their core business areas, which range from facility management to 'cash in transit'.
Arabian Adventures pt 2 - Congress Solutions
Frederic Bardin, Senior VP, Arabian Adventures & Congress Solutions International talks to Phil Blizzard about the large developing market of congresses, the opportunities for suppliers and what Dubai offers when hosting key events of upto 15,000 attendees.
Arabian Adventures pt 1 - MICE tourism suffers decline in UAE
The region's leading Destination Management Company (DMC) has seen a decline in the MICE business, whilst general tourism has remained steady, according to Frederic Bardin, Senior VP, Arabian Adventures who talks to Phil Blizzard about the state of the market and the range of services they provide the tourism industry, along with the prospects of growth in 2010.
Mandarin Oriental pt 2 - Emirates to boost Prague
Christoph Mares, Director of Operations, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group talks about the importance of the Middle East market, both outbound and inbound, the impact of direct flights by carriers like Emirates and in this present climate their aggressive development. Finally, Phil Blizzard tries to pin him down on future developments in the GCC.
Mandarin Oriental pt 1 - GCC debut in Abu Dhabi
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group make their GCC debut with a property on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Christoph Mares, Director of Operations, EMEA, for the group talks to Phil Blizzard about this luxury hotel, customer centric technology and the business of business guets.
The Meydan pt 2 - Racing to embrace MICE tourism
The Meydan is located in the heart of Dubai, at Nad al Sheba, and forms part of the city's new home for horse racing. Abdin Nasralla, VP, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality talks about the positioning of the hotel in the leisure and business market and also about its potential for the MICE sector.
The Meydan pt 1 - Luxury at the Heart of Horse Racing
The Meydan is one of the newest and grandest hotels in the region, not only does it boast some of the largest rooms, its facilities include a world class horse racing track. Phil Blizzard speaks to Abdin Nasralla, VP, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality about its key features.
Lord Mayor tells DIFC London is open for business
Phil Blizzard talks to the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Nick Anstee, on the 'mood' of the UK's financial centre, "rebuilding trust", the City's relationship with Dubai and in particular resolving the issue of financing Dubai World from a UK perspective.
Emirates Hotels & Resorts in optimistic mood
In the concluding part of Executive Views with Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts the talk moves to the urban environment. Phil Blizzard asks for an explanation on the reasons why Emirates handed over their Dubai Marina hotel over to Marriott, but first an opinion on the 'mood' of the industry.
