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Executive Breaks - Danat Resort, pt 3/5
Even though the resort is described as your getaway to 'total relaxation' you may wish to indulge in a little activity! Manoj Kanwal, GM Danat Resort, talks about the unique opportunity for guests to visit Sir Bani Yas Island, which has restricted access, and the wildlife you can expect to see.
Executive Breaks - Danat Resort, pt 2/5
Lobster Marrakesh, pan-roasted tenderloin in duck liver sauce, rack of lamb crusted with Middle Eastern spices... Oh, yeah!! We experience the culinary creations of award winning chef Jarret Beaulieu as we explore the dining options of the Danat Resort.
Executive Breaks - Danat Resort, pt 1/5
In this, our debut, Executive Breaks on AME Info Radio we discover the brand new resort at Jebel Dhanna - 240kms west of Abu Dhabi. The first part of this advertorial is an overview of this superb 'getaway from all resort, as we go 'On the Beach'.
Travelwise - Travel industry news review
News of what is happening in the travel industry and in this edition Banyan Tree collects awards at PATA, Ritz Carlton - a leading brand, Royal Caribbean cruises along to more awards and a brand new regional website, plus Seabourn Spirit's arrival in Dubai.
VisitBritain at DNATA
Red London Buses, The BA Eye, Castles in Scotland and the reverberation of bagpipes in DNATA's Travel Lounge, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai create a colourful scene during May for their 'Destination of The Month'.
Air France - 30 years of flying to Dubai
Mr Benard Bazot, Air France GM Middle East talks to AME Info Radio about their debut flight in 1975, milestones since and the launch of additional flights, 5 weekly, on the Dubai-Paris route.
Switzerland - get natural
With the natural beauty, an expanding train service and this enticement from Federico Sommaruga, Switzerland Tourism, Director, Russia, India and GCC, the country is hoping to attract even more visitors from the region.
ITB Travel Special, RezidorSAS - Park Inn's Middle East debut
'Value for money, hassle free accommodation' says Craig Senior as Park Inn make their Middle East debut. That, along with travel trends and popular destinations are some of the topics expounded on by RezidorSAS' Regional Director of Sales & Marketing.
ITB Travel Special, JAI Hotels - managing expectations
'When do you have a room available?' is a frequent question being directed to the Jebel Ali International Hotels group at this years ITB. When you have reached capacity what does one do at a travel exhibition? Director of Sales & Marketing, David Thomson elaborates.
ITB Travel Special, Fujairah - Indian Ocean cuisine!
"Fujairah - is that a dish?" a question put several times to Patrick Antaki, GM, Le Meridien al Aqah Beach Resort, just a few years ago. Now firmly established as a resort the selling and positioning of the hotel to the German market is a lot easier as Patrick explains.
As pure as it gets at DNATA travel
Sega music, the famous Coco de Mer and Creole cuisine are 'flavours on the month' in this travel special on AME Info Radio. A little of the Seychelles has landed in the new DNATA Travel Lounge on Shiekh Zayed Road, Dubai as we sample the Indian Ocean Islands - As Pure As It Gets.
Dnata and Instone form marine travel division
Dnata Agencies announced a significant partnership with Instone International to cater to the offshore and marine industries. The UAE marine travel business is estimated to be worth some AED40 million per annum. Gary Chapman, President Dnata & Associated Companies and Edgar Ekeseth, CEO Instone International talk about the services which the partnership will offer.
World Travel Mart Special - Hilton Hotel's Middle East Focus
With a shortfall of hotel rooms in the region Guy Epsom discusses what needs to be done to satisfy the demand from Europe. The plans include the building of new hotels and the development of nearby destinations to create twin centre holidays.
World Travel Mart Special - Sri Lankan Airlines celebrating 25 years in the air
With an almost doubling of profits and an anticipated 28 per cent growth next year, the award-winning Sri Lankan Airlines has plenty to shout about at this year's World Travel Market. Director of Communications, Chandana da Silva, talks about how they are attracting visitors to twin centre holidays, steam train tours of the island, plus anniversary bonuses for business travellers.
World Travel Mart Special - Londa, Cyprus' first couture hotel
The World Travel Market in London is one of the largest shows for the travel industry. In a special series of reports we link up with several participants from the region. In this, the first, we look at the transformation of the Londa Hotel which has been providing hospitality in Cyprus for the past 25 years. When it re-opens early next year it will be a 'couture' property.
