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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.
Dubai to London in 4 hours
How would you like to fly 'Dubai to London' in 4 hours? In this report Phil Blizzard looks at the fast moving world of the executive jet and the first supersonic aircraft, from American manufacturer Aerion, which should take to the air in 2014.
Qatar Airways - Passengers will pay for $200 fuel
"The rising fuel cost will be transferred to you as a passenger - it's as simple as that," the straight talking CEO, Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker told AME Info. Phil Blizzard looks at the impact on global aviation, should the cost of oil per barrel continue to rise, with opinions from both Emirates and Qatar Airways, on the high cost of fuel.
ATM 2008 - day three report
The latest travel news, a key interview with John Felix, Senior VP, Emirates Holidays, plus destination reports from all four points of the world feature in this audio version of an AME Info video programme presented by Phil Blizzard from our studio with-in the Emirates globe at the Arabian Travel Market
ATM 2008 - day two report
The latest travel news, a visit to Singapore and a key interview with Julie Shields, MD, Jumeirah Living feature in the audio version of this video programme presented by Phil Blizzard from the AME Info studio at the Arabian Travel Market.
Dubai's new Address hotel group
Marc Dardenne, CEO, The Address Hotels & Resorts, explains to Phil Blizzard what this new Emaar venture will offer, over and above other luxury hotel groups. He also talks about the locations outside of Dubai in which they plan to develop The Address.
ATM 2008 opens
ATM 2008 has attracted over 2,200 participants in a show which is 7% bigger than last year. Phil Blizzard looks at this year's event, has a key interview with Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports and takes a visit to the colourful destination of Nepal.
