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Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt 1
Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about how the aviation landscape has changed since his appointment in 2007 and what effect the global downturn has had on development plans. We look at how passenger figures at the airport have changed, the costs involved in running an international airport and its various revenue streams.
Leo Fewtrell - Dubai Travel and Tourism Group, Dubai pt 2
Training for travel agents, sponsorship issues and the aspect of 'zero commission' for agencies are some of the topics discussed by Leo Fewtrell, MD, Dubai Travel & Tourism Agents Group, DTTAG in this part of Executive Views with Phil Blizzard.
Leo Fewtrell - Dubai Travel and Tourism Group, Dubai pt 1
Leo Fewtrell, MD, Dubai Travel & Tourism Agents Group, DTTAG, talks to Phil Blizzard about the aims of the organisation, how membership benefits not only agents but also consumers. He explains how they provide a valuable link for their members to organisations like IATA and also Dubai Municipality.
Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco, Dubai
Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management gives his views on where the market is going, the current state of real estate and reflects back on the highs of 2007. He also talks about how the company started 26 years ago.
Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt 2
Markus Giebel, CEO of Dubai-based developer Deyaar, expresses his views on the purpose behind the group's Dhs500m fund and looks ahead to 2015 by telling Edward Poultney what his plans are for the company.
Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt 1
In this edition of Executive Views Edward Poultney joins Markus Giebel, CEO of Deyaar, who talks through the company's Q2 financial results, explains how the crisis in the real estate sector forced a change in strategy for the group and why the Dubai property market in 2009 cannot be compared to 2008.
Middle East launch pad for space tourism
With the first Virgin Galatic test flights scheduled for the end of 2009 Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic and Phil Blizzard look at the time frame for passenger flights. They talk about the possibility of a spaceport in the Gulf and the connections with the growing number of regional scientific instutions.
The future of space tourism
"One small step for man" were the first words from the moon, 40 years ago. As the world reflects back on the anniversary of man landing on the moon we take a step into the future to look at space tourism with Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic and Phil Blizzard talking about the Virgin Galactic project.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 2
Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, talks in part two of this AME Info interview, about the new routes planned over the coming 12 months, and talks about the 'biggest civil engineering project ever undertaken' in Qatar - the new airport. He also tells Phil Blizzard about the close working relationship between Qatar Airways and Emirates in Dubai.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 1
Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, talks about the main challenges faced by the airline and how the company will position itself to ensure continued growth. He also explains to Phil Blizzard what effect the delay to the Boeing Dreamliner 787 has had and how passenger numbers are faring in the tough economic climate.
Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana looks to hotel growth
Executive Views with Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana talks to Phil Blizzard on the reasons why the Middle East hotel chain was set up, what it can offer compared with international brands and looks at the future of Rotana and the hotels that are due to open, as well as those under construction.
Growth plans for Saudi tourism talked about by HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, President and Chairman of the Board, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities, talks to Phil Blizzard, in an exclusive one to one interview at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, about the kingdom's plans to double tourism by 2010.
Mehdi Amjad, CEO, Omniyat pt 2 - Strong signal to real estate market
The imminent handover of two projects in Business Bay, Dubai, sends out a clear and strong signal to the real estate market says Mehdi Amjad, CEO & Chairman, Omniyat in part two of this interview with Phil Blizzard. He also believes that 2010 will be much more balanced in terms of sustainability.
Mehdi Amjad, CEO, Omniyat pt 1 - 'Cost of living too high'
Mehdi Amjad, CEO & Chairman, Omniyat, talks to Phil Blizzard and says they have been able to adapt quickly to the change in the economic environment and believes that high property prices would jeopardize the competitive advantage of Dubai. He also talks about the imminent delivery of their Business Bay developments.
Executive Views - Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari, economic resurgence in 2010
Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari, the Dubai based e-commerce network, talks to Phil Blizzard about their success in becoming the number-one hub of online trade for businesses and individuals. He talks about the strong areas of activitity - healthcare, technology and construction, along with government spearheading the economic resurgence, expected in 2010.
