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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.
Jones Lang LaSalle at AHIC say 2010 a vintage year
Arthur de Haast, Global CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard about the present state of the market and gives his reasons why 2010 will be vintage year, listen to find out why.
AHIC opens as hospitality aims to maintain growth
Industry experts will talk and debate 'The Challenge of Maintaining Growth' at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2009, which opened with a special focus on tourism development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as Phil Blizzard reports.
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways look to a green flight path
Airlines across the Gulf region are looking at options to become more eco-friendly, with Etihad collaborating with Masdar, Qatar Airways researching Gas-to-Liquid fuels and Emirates conducting the longest green flight, as Phil Blizzard reports.
FlyDubai to take off with flights to Beirut and Amman
Flights from just AED.250/- each way, including taxes, will be the openning seat price on FlyDubai when they start flying to Lebanon and Jordan, as announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum. Phil Blizzard reports on the fledgling airline which will commence flights on June 1st.
Mauritius attracts Middle East visitors and business
Set in the heart of the Indian Ocean the paradise island of Mauritius is just 4 hours flying time away from Dubai. The liberal way of life attracts not only tourists but also creates numerous business opportunities, Vice-Prime Minister Hon. Xavier Luc Duval talks to Phil Blizzard
Emirates drop New York for Airbus A380
In light of the announcement that Emirates will be taking the A380 off the Dubai - New York route, Phil Blizzard looks at the flight path taken so far by the aircraft, which is often described as 'The Future of Aviation'.
Signs of rebound - Emirates Holidays ITB Berlin
There is no From ITB Berlin John Felix, Snr VP, Emirates Holidays talks to Phil Blizzard about their commitment to the travel industry. He also says there is a mood of optimism, with small signs of a rebound of the depressed travel market and with so many generous offers this is probably the best time to travel.
Signs of rebound - Emirates Holidays ITB Berlin
From ITB Berlin John Felix, Snr VP, Emirates Holidays talks to Phil Blizzard about their commitment to the travel industry. He also says there is a mood of optimism, with small signs of a rebound of the depressed travel market and with so many generous offers this is probably the best time to travel.
Travel trends changing - Emirates at ITB Berlin
Dubai airline Emirates has said that it has already noticed changes in travel trends and used travel trade show ITB Berlin to reaffirm its commitment to the industry. Phil Blizzard speaks to Nabil Sultan, SVP Commercial Operations - Europe, Emirates.
