Fancy a holiday with a difference - a trek across war torn country! After being approached by the US State Dept to start adventure tourism in Afghanistan, Paul Oliver from Dubai based Absolute Adventures will soon be leading the first expedition.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, September 07 - 2005 at 10:07
| Duration: 5:32
Relax your senses at The Chedi Muscat, win airline tickets at Bahrain's Gulf Hotel or try Bab al Shams for inspiration in the desert! We guide you through some of the options available as we try to beat the incessant summer heat.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, August 02 - 2005 at 14:21
| Duration: 3:36
As the sailing yacht SEA STAR sails into the harbour at Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, Phil Blizzard offers travel tips and further information about this enchanting group of islands in the centre of the Indian Ocean.
United Arab Emirates:
Saturday, July 30 - 2005 at 14:49
| Duration: 4:41
The penultimate part of this travel special looks at cuisine from the galley, water sports, both above and below the surface, and the opportunity to privately charter the three masted sailing yacht SEA STAR.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, July 24 - 2005 at 15:45
| Duration: 6:45
Seychelles tourism is based on low volume, discerning travellers who are very much 'in-tune' with nature and its environment. In this part we explore two of the well established nature reserves - which attract more than just migrating birds.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, July 20 - 2005 at 17:38
| Duration: 7:17
We begin our Indian Ocean adventure by 'checking into' our accommodation on board the sailing yacht SEA STAR. We look at the facilities on board and Captain Steven tells us about the itinerary for our journey of discovery around the inner islands.
This is St Pierre Islet, just one of the 115 islands which make up the Seychelles archipelago. Located in the centre of Indian Ocean this 'paradise' is discovered by Phil Blizzard in the first of our destination reports on AME Info Radio. We start by looking at how to get there, entry requirements, the service offered by Emirates and set the scene with some Creole music.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, July 10 - 2005 at 18:32
| Duration: 3:54
In this, the second part of our tour of the Emirates Palace we look at the facilities for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Mr Houssam Tantawi, Director of Sales & Marketing talks about The Emirates Palace Conference Centre which houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, June 13 - 2005 at 12:46
| Duration: 5:51
We take you on a guided tour of the most impressive resort and conference venue ever built in the Middle East - an architectural wonder. Our special tour of this international landmark starts under the impressive Grand Dome of the Emirates Palace, with Mr Houssam Tantawi, Director of Sales & Marketing acting as guide.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, June 12 - 2005 at 11:12
| Duration: 5:39
London's world famous hotel The Savoy has recently been acquired by North America's luxury operator, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, along with the Monte Carlo in Monaco. Stephen Banks, Executive Director S&M, Europe, Africa and The Middle East talks about the group's current developments.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, May 15 - 2005 at 12:18
| Duration: 5:55
Europe's oldest hoteliers, in the luxury market, are the operators of one of the finest hotels in the world - Emirates Palace. Christopher Hartley, Senior VP S& M and Ulrich Eckhardt, Senior VP ME&A share their delight and talk about their developments in the region.
Wednesday, May 11 - 2005 at 11:15
| Duration: 5:14
Park Lane's most famous resident The Grosvenor House is steeped in history as highlighted by PR Manager Howard Hartley. He reflects back on some of the notable events at the Grosvenor House and also looks forward to a new relationship - with Marriott Hotels.
Cutting a cruise liner in half, adding a mid ship section and back afloat in a matter of weeks! Seems a tall story, we discover more with Debbie and Helen from Royal Caribbean international.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, May 09 - 2005 at 17:18
| Duration: 6:02
Kevin Steele, Head of Sales, Etihad Airways talks to AME Info Radio about their expansion plans, a sustaining service with their leased aircraft and the arrival of their new fleet in October.
In this the final part of the Ritz Carlton advertorial looking at their regional activities we talk with Thorsten Ries, GM Ritz-Carlton, Sharm el Sheikh. He explains how, from a marketing perspective, the hotel has doubled its revenue, partly by attracting quests from non-traditional countries like Cyprus and Turkey. We also discover the delights of the resort.