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Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record.
Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses.
Hamburg TravelCast pt 3/3
The concluding part of this travel guide looks at some famous 'Hamburgers' - musical composers to tennis stars, politicians to scientists. The city is also home to some interesting culinary delights, as well as a world famous brand of pens. Keep discovering with Phil Blizzard.
Onboard emergency forces Singapore A380 to Dubai
Phil Blizzard investigates an unscheduled landing of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 at Dubai International Airport. Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines, explains that this was the result of an onboard emergency.
Piloting the Airbus A380
It fits into an 80m virtual cube and flies at 40,000ft, so what is it like to handle the giant Airbus A380? Captain Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, tells us what it is like to fly. He also explains to Phil Blizzard about the training of pilots and the ease of moving from one Airbus aircraft to another.
Hamburg TravelCast pt 2/3
Business etiquette, working hours and financial matters, along with some suggestions of what to do and where to go 'outside of office hours' from Phil Blizzard as he continues this audio tour of Hamburg.
Hamburg TravelCast pt 1/3
A travel programme/podcast focusing on Hamburg, offering travellers information and travel tips, including a business perspective, to enhance their journey. This part gives an overview of the city and how to get around, along with music associated with Hamburg.
Emirates Palace million dollar holiday
A million dollar 'package holiday' has been created by the Emirates Palace hotel with two guests enjoying an opulent suite, first class travel, private jets for day trips and some rather luxurious gifts, as Phil Blizzard reports.
Step on board Emirates A380
Step aboard the Emirates Airbus A380 with Phil Blizzard taking you from the departure gate and a specialy composed song, through to climbing the steps to the world's largest aircraft. Whilst on board the tour continues with a water feature, first class suites and a chat with the man responsibile for the in-flight facilities.
TravelWise 6 -Cyprus, travel news & tips
Aphrodite's Island is the chosen destination this time by Phil Blizzard and travel expert John Flower, Alpha Holidays, as they engage in a lively look at the latest travel news, along with advice to make your travels somewhat smoother.
Hideaway at Zighy Bay review pt 1
Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay is a secluded resort in the Musundam, Oman accessible by car, boat and even a paraglider. Phil Blizzard took the twisting mountain road to discover this hotel resort built in the style of a traditional Omani Village.
TravelWise 5 - Hong Kong, travel news & tips
Phil Blizzard and travel expert John Flower, Alpha Holidays, engage in a lively look at the latest travel news, along with advice to make your travels somewhat smoother and the featured destination this time is Hong Kong with its Summer Temptations.
Future Airports, Dubai - environmental concerns
Environment implications of future airports is the concern of this interview with Dr Mark Watson, Senior Adviser, Corporate Environmental Affairs, Society of British Aerospace Companies. Phil Blizzard reports from the Future Airports Conference, Dubai.
'Think the unthinkable' - Aviation Safety pt 2
Air Traffic Management working at full capacity does not offer any leeway according to John Pottinger, VP, Aviation Safety, ESR Technology. Continuing on the theme 'Think the unthinkable' John spoke to Phil Blizzard about the future aviation picture.
Mega Airports - Middle East
"Mega airports - are they the way forward?", just one of the questions put to Inderjit Singh, Chairman, Future Aiports Conference by Phil Blizzard, both of whom have a common dislike to London's sprawling Heathrow Airport.
'Think the unthinkable' - Aviation Safety pt 1
"Think the unthinkable' is the message put to the Future Airports Conference, Dubai, from a leading aviation risk expert. Phil Blizzard spoke with John Pottinger, VP, Aviation Safety, ESR Technology and took a 'safe' flight into the future.
