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Jumeirah Etihad Towers is Abu Dhabi debut for Dubai hospitality group
Dubai based Jumeirah Group are set to make their hospitality debut in the UAE capital with a 596 keys property. Phil Blizzard spoke to Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah Etihad Towers in this preview to talk about the key features, the positioning in the Abu Dhabi market and their concerns for the environment.
Emirates and Etihad flights hit by European snow
Severe snow in Europe is affecting flights into and out of the Gulf, causing delays for thousands and passengers. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at two of the regions major carriers, Emirates and Etihad, and their advice to people flying into and out of Europe. Tim Clark, President, Emirates hits out at the British Airport Authority on their handling of the closure of London's Heathrow Airport.
Ferrari cars at The Meydan MICE event
Over 140 Ferrari cars alongside the race track at Meydan created a stunning line-up for a prestigious MICE event organised by the Ferrari Owners Association. Phil Blizzard talks to Abdin Nasralla, VP, Meydan Hotel & Hospitality about the importance of Meetings, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibition events, their strategy for increasing business in this industry sector and what they can offer.
Budget hotels could prove to be profitable in post-credit crunch Dubai
Layia Hotels recently celebrated its anniversary in the UAE and the opening of a new hotel. Freddy Farid, area vice president of Layia Hospitality, talks to AMEinfo's Peter Ward about the firm's past, present and future move into budget hotels.
British Airways sees first class recovery on Dubai route
Signs of recovery in the load factor for the premium fare paying passenger are being shown on the British Airways flights into Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks to Paolo De Renzis, Area Commercial Manager, Middle East, British Airways about the turn around and their product enhancements.
Dubai scores in sports tourism with world class events
The World Golf Championships, Louis Vuitton Trophy, the World 25m Swimming Championships, plus the Dubai Rugby 7's form an impressive end of year sporting calendar, attracting visitors from across the globe to Dubai. Donal Kilalea, CEO, PromoSeven Sports talks to Phil Blizzard about the economic importance of sports tourism.
Yas Hotel gears up for F1 racing weekend
Phil Blizzard talks to Stephen Banks, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aldar Hotels about the impact on business with the opening of Ferrari World, the F1 racing weekend and subsequent events on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Gulf travel professionals head to London for World Travel Market
Travel and tourism professionals from across the GCC will be descending on London for the annual World Travel Market (WTM) which takes place in November. Phil Blizzard talks to Mark Walsh, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions about the impact on both the show and the travel trade of the global economic slowdown. They also look ahead to the next Arabian Travel Market which will be held in Dubai, May 2011.
Emirates 25th anniversary celebration
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, Chairman & CEO, Emirates talks to Phil Blizzard in this report reflecting back on the airline's 25 years of operation. Founding CEO Maurice Flanagan and Tim Clark, President, Emirates talk about the start of the airline and of some of their challenges. There are also lighter moments with HH Sheikh Ahmed in Venice, plus the delivery of their first Airbus A380 aircraft in Hamburg.
Corporate travel trends indicate turn around says DNATA
As the Business Travel Show Middle East is set to open we look at how corporate travel in the region is developing following the economic slowdown. Phil Blizzard talks to Ailsa Pollard, VP, Business Development, DNATA, Dubai.
Dubai Travel agents look towards Business Travel Show
Leo Fewtrell, MD, Dubai Travel & Tourism Agents Group, DTTAG, talks to Phil Blizzard about the forthcoming Business Travel Show, Dubai as well as the state of the market with regards to corporate and business travel.
Emaar plans more Armani hotels and a sky-high restaurant
Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hotels & Resorts, talks with Jeff Florian about developing the Armani Hotel brand and opening the highest restaurant in the world in Burj Khalifa.
Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel opens in Dubai
Guy Epsom, Director of Business Development, Movenpick Resorts & Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard about their developments across Dubai and the challenges of 'selling' a new hotel. As the first guests arrive he provides an overview of what the Ibn Battuta Gate property has to offer.
RAK Airways relaunch with 10 dirham flights
With the mission of 'Small fares, Big Deals' RAK Airways re-launches in October with fares starting at just Dhs10. Phil Blizzard talks to Omar Jahameh, CEO, RAK Airways to find out more about their routes, on-board services and how the airline plans to position itself with-in the busy aviation sector.
DNATA Travel trends and Eid packages
What are the most popular travel destinations for travellers from the GCC and what are the trends this summer. These are some of the questions put by Phil Blizzard to Ailsa Pollard, VP - Business Development, DNATA Travel Services, along with a preview of packages for the Eid Holidays.
