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Bab al Shams shines at ITB Berlin
Despite the economic slowdown the sun is shinning on the luxurious Bab al Shams Resort and Spa, near Dubai, according to Abdin Nasralla, GM, who spoke to Phil Blizzard from a cold ITB Berlin, about the interest shown by the European travel industry.
Emirates roadshow promotes Mauritius
Emirates and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Board's joined forces with a roadshow across the GCC to boost travellers numbers from the region. Phil Blizzard talks to Khalid bel Jaflah, VP, UAE Commercial Operations, Emirates about the roadshow and the development of the service.
Middle East airlines seek silver lining during slowdown
The economic crisis is bringing a host of challenges for Middle East airlines, but it is also creating a few opportunities that carriers can use to their advantage, says Dr Nawal Taneja, Professor and Chairman, Department of Aviation at Ohio State University
Middle East airlines face difficult year - IATA VP
Following a turbulent year in which global airlines lost $5bn, carriers face even greater challenges in 2009 as demand slows due to the financial crisis, according to Dr. Majdi Sabri, MENA VP, International Air Transport Association, who spoke with Jeff Florian at the MEED Middle East Airports Projects 2009 conference.
Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 2
The towering Burj Dubai and the QE2 berthed at Port Rashid are just a couple of the iconic landmarks seen during the second leg of Phil Blizzard's journey up the UAE coastline onboard a seaplane from. Talking about this flight and their other operations is Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings.
Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 1
Join Phil Blizzard on a unique seaplane flight from Jebel Ali, Dubai to Ras al Khaimah as he describes the landmark sights seen on the first leg of the journey up the UAE coastline. Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings talks about the aircraft they operate and the visibility they offer for passengers.
Qatar Airways to fly high in 2009
Despite a global economic downturn there is no slowing down in 2009 for Qatar Airways. Phil Blizzard talks to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways of what can be expected from the airline in these commercially challenging times.
Wataniya up up and away to Dubai
On the day Kuwait's private airline, Watanyia, launches their first flight we hear from their CEO George Cooper. Phil Blizzard looks at the flights to Dubai, their first destination, in terms of timing, in-flight service and the departure from a special terminal in Kuwait.
Houston - one giant leap for Qatar Airways
Houston was the first word spoken on the moon by astronaut Neil Armstrong and is the key word at the latest Qatar Airways Roadshows, as they tour the region promoting their newest destination. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways about what can be expected with the soon to be launched service.
Emirates goes green to San Francisco
Multiple eco-efficient initiatives to save fuel and emissions enabled Emirates in-augural flight from Dubai to San Francisco to make substantial reductions. Phil Blizzard reports on the new service to the West Coast of the US and this milestone flight across the Polar Region.
QE2 final port of call, Dubai pt 3/3
What was the atmosphere like when Cunard's QE2 berthed at Mina Rashid, at the end of her long and distinquished career? Join Phil Blizzard, alongside the transatlantic liner to hear the excitement, as the QE2 concludes her sailing life.
QE2 making history in Dubai pt 1/3
Phil Blizzard on board the sailing schooner Dubai Magic was able to get close up to transatlantic liner, the QE2 and sends this report as she sails past the World islands off the coastline of Dubai on her final journey.
From Clydebank to Dubai, the journey of the QE2
From construction at Clydebank, near Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1960's the QE2 has sailed the oceans with syle. Her final journey will finish in Dubai and with her imminent arrival Phil Blizzard looks back on the illustrious career of one the most famous transatlantic liners in the world.
QE2 arrival in Dubai eargerly awaited
The arrival in Dubai of Cunard's QE2 ocean liner is creating excitement and anticipation. Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, Nakheel Hotels, QE2 Enterprises gives Phil Blizzard an insight into the plans to transform it into a luxury floating hotel, moored on the Palm Jumeirah.
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy
Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer.
