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Emaar Hospitality launches the Vida Hotel & Resorts brand
Audio: A new hotel brand for the new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers is how Emaar have described their Vida Hotels and Resorts. At the Arabian travel Market Phil Blizzard spoke with Stefan Viard, GM, Vida Downtown Dubai to find out more on the aims of the new brand and what their first hotel will offer.
Marc Dardenne looks at Dubai for Singapore based Patina Hotels
Audio: Marc Dardenne, former CEO of Emaar Hospitality who launched The Address and Armani hotels in Dubai talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about his new venture in Singapore. As CEO of Patina Hotels & Resorts he will be creating a new style of luxury hotels and hopes to bring the brand to the Middle East.
Singapore looks at the Art Route to celebrate ties with the UAE
Audio: Singapore is seeing a substantial rise in visitors from the Middle East due to the increasing number of airlines flying into the island state. Mohamed Hafez Marican, Area Director Middle East & Africa, Singapore Tourism Board talks to Phil Blizzard about key events and attractions which are helping to boost visitor numbers. He explains what Singapore can offer compared with other well know Asia cities, and they talk about the strong ties between Dubai and Singapore, along with the forthcoming 'Art Route' collaboration.
Emirates Holidays reveal new trade strategy
Audio: A forum organised by Emirates for the hoteliers of Dubai has served as platform for the airline to showcase their development strategy, and in particular new source markets. Phil Blizzard talks to Marc Bennett, Divisional Senior VP, Destination & Leisure Management, Emirates about the key messages they are putting to hotel executives in their drive to increase tourism to Dubai.
Dubai World Central announce date of first passenger flights
Audio: Dubai World Central has announced it will commence general passenger operations as of October 27th 2013. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to Jamal Al Hai, Snr VP, International Affairs & Communications, Dubai Airports about their facilities and also talks with Jozsef Varadi, CEO, Wizz who are based in Central Europe and will start services into Dubai from four cities - Budapest, Kiev, Bucharest & Sofia.
Dubai International now second busiest airport in the world
Audio: The latest figures published by Airports Council International confirms that Dubai International Airport (DXB) is now the second busiest international airport in the world. Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, in this report by Phil Blizzard, says that London's Heathrow Airport is firmly in their sights now that DXB has overtaken Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
TravelNews - Emirates await Qantas, Dreamliner battery rebuild, new routes for Qatar Airways
Audio: Phil Blizzard with a round-up of the key stories from around the region and beyond, including the announcement by Boeing of a redesign for the batteries of the troubled and grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The news of the new international airport in Qatar, new routes for Qatar Airways, innovations on-board from passengers of Flydubai and Emirates awaiting the arrival of the first flight by Qantas into Dubai.
Emirates A380 dedicated concourse fully operational
Audio: The world's first airport terminal dedicated to the Airbus A380 has opened at Dubai International Airport, with Concourse A being used exclusively by Emirates Airline. A rail system connects the new concourse to Terminal 3 so Phil Blizzard jumps on-board the train to begin a tour of the $3.2 billion facility - the 'Home of the A380'.
First year of profit for Flydubai and a possible fleet of 100 aircraft
Audio: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Flydubai announced that the airline recorded its first full year of profits in 2012. Phil Blizzard reports on the results and speaks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about the financial results and the possible order of a further 50 aircraft, which if agreed upon will take their fleet to 100.
TravelTalk Pt 2 - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray becomes scintillating entertainment venue
Audio: TravelTalk from the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai and as the hotel enters its third year of operation Phil Blizzard talks to Christophe Mousset, Hotel Manager about the opening of the Music Hall, and in the near future The Supper Club, both which will place the resort high on the elite entertainment scene.
Etihad Airways profit for 2012 jumps 200 per cent
Audio: A second year of profit for the UAE national airline Etihad Airways has been announced with a net profit of US$42 million in 2012. Phil Blizzard reports on the announcement made by James Hogan, President & CEO, Etihad Airways who said "This has been a game changing year for the airline".
TravelTalk Pt 1 - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray two years on
Audio: In this edition of TravelTalk Phil Blizzard visits the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai to talk to Christophe Mousset, Hotel Manager about key moments during their two years of operations. Christophe talks about how the resort is developing as it enters its third year and how they are introducing the first Supperclub into the region.
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort re-opens after 11 month long closure
Audio: One of Dubai's most popular beach front resorts has just re-opened after being closed for 11 months. Phil Blizzard visits Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina to look at the refurbished property and talks to Stewart Selbie, GM, Mina Seyahi Complex about the new product and why it was necessary to close.
TravelNews - Dreamliner woes for Qatar Airways, World Travel Awards and Trader Vic's
Audio: A round up of travel and tourism news from across the region with Phil Blizzard featuring the latest airline developments, including generator problems for Qatar Airways and their new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, aircraft deliveries for Emirates and new destinations for both airlines. Hospitality developments include the opening of the first 4 star beach front hotel in Dubai and the arrival of Trader Vic's at Dubai Festival City. Plus a round-up of regional winners at the finals of the World Travel Awards.
J M Marquis Dubai Pt 2 - newest hotel for Emirates Group
Audio: Phil Blizzard meets up with Rupprecht Queitsch, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai to talk how this Emirates Group hotel will be integrated into their network, and in particular their premium class passengers, as well as the impact of two major hospitality brands, the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah and The Conrad, opening in the city. He also talks about the growth of the MICE sector which will eventually contribute to 50% of their business and the prime markets for their convention facilities.
