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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.
Six Senses sustainability
Luxury resort brand Six Senses are committed to sustainability and in this feature Phil Blizzard talks with their CEO, Sonu Shivdasani about a unique water cooling technique in the Maldives, plus the environmental aspects of their new property at Zighy Bay in the Musandam.
Yucatan Haciendas at GTTS
Yucatan, Mexico to Dubai is a long distance to travel but for Mary Lou DeBossom, a previous winner of a 'Tourism for Tomorrow' award, it was an opportunity to talk about community rejunvenation with their hacienda hospitality projects.
Six Senses at GTTS, Dubai
A student in the UK developing an island resort in the Maldives, whilst still at university, was the starting point of luxury resort brand Six Senses. Phil Blizzard talks with their CEO, Sonu Shivdasani.
Khalid bin Sulayem talks Global Tourism
Khalid bin Sulayem, DG, Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing talks to Phil Blizzard about hosting the Global Tourism & Travel Summit, heritage and how Dubai compares with established destinations.
Business travels well with Qatar
In this region the business travel sector of the airline industry is worth 16 billion US dollars. So with numerous airlines competing for the premium paying quests we speak to Ali al Rais, MD, Commercial Operations, Qatar Airways to find out what is on offer.
A Green A380 to London
The Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the sky and due to its size there are, by some people, green concerns. Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines talking on board the debut flight to London talks about the aircrafts 'greeness'.
EK showers at 37,000 feet
An innovative airline like Emirates is expected to offer its premium class A380 passengers some exciting amenities on board. The latest speculation has 'wetted' the curiosity of Phil Blizzard.
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