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IHG Dubai Festival City embraces Twitter
The Twitter message said find 'Paris in Dubai' and off went Phil Blizzard to discover why the Intercontinental Hotel Group are using social networking as a marketing tool. Rob Singleton, PR Executive explains how they are using Twitter and Facebook.
Kenya migration and bargain tickets from Etihad
TravelWise, pt 2, looks at safaris and wildlife migrations, as well as the coastal resorts, in the featured destination, Kenya. Phil Blizzard talks to Betty Ichan, Kenyan Tourism Board for useful travel information to the country and finishes the programme with a hot travel tip - online bargain flights from Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways.
Emirates boosts UK regional traffic
TravelWise features news of what's happening in the industry and in this part offers the latest advice on swine flu and also looks at the impact of daily flights by Emirates into a UK regional airport. Presenter Phil Blizzard talks to Helen Mcloughlin, One North East, UK, about the increase of travel and trade with the UAE and the importance of regional airports.
Mayfair London, Middle East is paramount
'The Middle East is a significant market' says Shadad Jahanbani, Regional Director of Sales, Middle East, Radisson Edwardian Hotels, as he talks to Phil Blizzard about one of London's grandest hotels. With a AED 450 million refurbishment The Mayfair is ready to accept the summer influx of guests from the Gulf who can now experience the latest technology, and even a private cinema, alongside the hotels exemplary service.
Compulsory green initiative for Dubai hotels
The premium hotels of Dubai have until the end of 2011 to cut their carbon emissions by 20% in compulsory initiative from Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing as Eyad Ali Abdul Rahman, Executive Director, Media Relations, explains to Phil Blizzard.
Dubai launches Green Tourism Awards
The Dubai Green Tourism Awards have been launched by the DTCM as the emirate strives for a 20% reduction in carbon emissions from hotels, by the end of 2011. At the launch of the awards Phil Blizzard spoke to Shaikah al Motawa, Business Development Manager, DTCM about the awards and who may enter.
Mauritius, paradise in the Indian Ocean
Dr A Karl Mootoosamy, Director, Tourism Mauritius talks about the importance of the Middle East with regards to in-bound tourism. He also describes to Phil Blizzard how the Indian Ocean island is expanding its portfolio of attractions and activities for visitors to this idyllic destination, just 4 hours flying time away from Dubai.
InterCon holds steady amidst downturn
John Bamsey, COO, InterContinental Hotels Group, MEA, tells Jeff Florian how the company is coping with the downturn and where it plans to expand. He also explains how the company has adapted practices, such as purchasing, to prosper during the slowdown.
Premier Inn aims high in Middle East
Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel chain, has set its sights on being the Middle East's leading budget hotel chain. Jeff Florian speaks with the company's CEO Darroch Crawford about its pipeline in the region and its strategy for coping with the downturn.
Emirates Group taps Marriott to manage mega hotel in Dubai
Emirates Group has appointed Marriott to manage a 1,614 room twin-tower hotel in Dubai's Business Bay District. Ed Fuller, President & MD, International Lodging, Marriott talks with Jeff Florian about the new project.
Travel and tourism industry rewarded in Dubai
The World Travel Awards came to the Middle East with a glittering ceremony in Dubai. Phil Blizzard was at the event and spoke to several travel 'Oscar' winners - from Abu Dhabi Tourism to Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Emirates Palace and The Address, Rotana and Shangri-La Hotels, along with organiser Graham Cooke.
A leaner Orient Express Hotels at AHIC pt 2
Despite a revenue downturn of $25million in the first quarter 09, but only $5million drop in profits, the Orient Express Hotel group received an overscribing with their recent New York Stock Exchange listings. Filip Boyen, VP operations, Orient Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises talks to Phil Blizzard about the financial aspects, as well as their product individuality in part two of interview.
A leaner Orient Express Hotels at AHIC pt 1
'How to trim the fat without cutting the muscle?' to make the hospitality industry more cost efficient is explained by Filip Boyen, VP operations, Orient Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises and advices how this could be applied to your operations in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
Dubai hotel projects put on hold
The financial crisis is impacting the development of new hotels in Dubai, where less than a third of planned hotel projects will actually be delivered over the next eight years, according to Arnaud Andrieu, VP,CBRE Hotels Middle East, who talks to Jeff Florian.
Glittering World Travel Awards, Dubai to boost hospitality industry
The Middle East edition of the World Travel Awards is set to reward those nominated for outstanding service. At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards, talks to Phil Blizzard, about the Dubai event as well as the global awards.
