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London hotel stock sufficient for Olympics 2012
With one of the biggest hotel stocks in the world, London with over 140,000 hotel rooms should not be short of accommodation for the summer Olympics says Chris Foy, Head 2012 Games Unit, Visit Britain. At the Arabian Travel Market he talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of this summer to London, and the United Kingdom, with both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics taking place. He also the looks aim of Visit Britain to boost overseas visitors by 4 million a year in just two years.
ATM News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan
A roundup of the key travel and tourism news by Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation and Qatar Airways announces new routes. We also hear from some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.
Emirates say Hello Tomorrow, plus AHIC & ATM previews
A round up of the regional travel from Phil Blizzard and this month includes passenger growth for Abu Dhabi International Airport, Flyduabi's foray into Yemen, whilst Emirates says Hello Tomorrow and considers foreign airlines. The big travel related shows - AHIC, ATM and the World Travel Awards are also previewed.
Movenpick Hotels reach milestone of 100 properties
Audio: An important milestone for the Movenpick Hotel group has been reach with 100 properties in their global milestone. Phil Blizzard talks to Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing - Middle East, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts about their expansion, developments in the Middle East and the importance of events like GIBTM and the Arabian Travel Market. He also talks on how the Dubai hospitality market has bounced back in strength.
Dnata and Travel Counsellors in JV to offer a personalised service
A relationship-based consultation service, from the comfort of the office or your home, is the basis of a new joint venture between Dnata and UK based Travel Counsellors. On this occasion, however, Phil Blizzard travels to meet Steve Byrne, MD, Travel Counsellors to find out how tailor-made itineraries are created using a personal, home based travel consultant.
Abu Dhabi Tourism boost, expansion for Emirates and Qatar Airways
A roundup of the key travel news from across the region for the month of March with Phil Blizzard looking at the debut Abu Dhabi Air Expo, visitor figures to the UAE capital and expansion for Rotana Hotels, along with Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways. Plus a joint venture for Real Madrid FC and the government of Ras al Khaimah with the development of the Real Madrid Island Resort.
Rotana Hotels Pt 1 - Foray into India with 20 hotels in 10 years
India is to be the next strategic location for Rotana Hotels as the group expands their portfolio across the Middle East and beyond. Phil Blizzard talks to Omer Kaddouri, COO, Rotana Hotels about their plans for India, which should see 20 hotels opening in just 10 years. Talking at GIBTM, Abu Dhabi the importance and changing trends of the MICE market is also discussed.
Rotana Hotels Pt 2 - Upbeat on UAE occupancy and regional developments
Omer Kaddouri, COO, Rotana Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard at GIBTM, Abu Dhabi on the 'State of the Market' and says Abu Dhabi is going through a period of 'Growing Pains' despite an increase in visitor numbers to the capital. He also talks about their strong occupancy figures, but with a decline in room rates, and concludes with an overview of the new hotel opening across the region in 2012.
Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia - 2011 a significant year
Despite the Arab Spring the Sharjah based low cost carrier Air Arabia continued to operate their hubs in Egypt and Morocco. Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia talks to Phil Blizzard at the Aviation Outlook, MENA Conference about their achievements in 2011 and their development plans for 2012.
Interview with CEO, Royal Jet - 2011 profits soar sky high to 226%
Abu Dhabi based Royal Jet flew more than 3100 VIP charter flights in 2011 to more than 134 countries with their fleet of luxury executive jets. Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard about their record breaking year and the growth of their numerous operations and alo their development plans for the future. He also talks about some of the exotic destinations, such as Tahiti, the Easter Island and South America which Royal Jet has flown clients to.
Emirates into USA, Fydubai 50th destination and EU carbon tax
Travel News with Phil Blizzard and the latest regional travel industry news which includes global success at the World Travel Awards for regional travel and tourism operators. Expansion continues unabated for airlines in the GCC with new routes to the USA and Europe, and we also look at the impact on airlines of the EU imposed 'carbon tax'.
Big carbon tax bill for GCC airlines flying into Europe
Etihad Airways are already charging passengers, on flights into Europe, an additional surcharge to offset the carbon tax introduced by the European Union. Phil Blizzard discusses with Georges Hannouche, CEO, Bayanat, an aviation services company, the impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme which will cost Emirates Airline around 2.5billion dirhams over the next 10 years
GCC aviation sector implementing green initiatives
Georges Hannouche, CEO, Bayanat, an aviation services company, talks at the Green Aviation & Logistics Conference on the evolution of green aviation in the region. On the sidelines of the conference Phil Blizzard spoke to him about the global consumption of energy by the transport sector and what initiatives are being put in place in this region to reduce carbon emissions.
Kenya enjoys substantial increase in visitors from UAE despite security issues
Despite kidnappings and terrorist attacks Kenya has seen a substantial growth in visitor arrivals from the UAE. To find out what is been done to make the country safer Phil Blizzard joins John Chirchir, Regional Marketing Manager Emerging Markets, Kenya Tourist Board. He also gives an insight to their development plans to grow further the number of visitors from the UAE and GCC.
Dubai International Airports 51 million passengers in 2011
Dubai International Airport (DIA) registered 51 million passengers in 2011, in what was its 51st year of operation. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about the figures, changing trends, including the No1 destination out of Dubai changing from London Heathrow to Doha.
