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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, December 28 - 2010 at 09:30
| Duration: 6:24
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, December 21 - 2010 at 15:15
| Duration: 3:51
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, December 20 - 2010 at 15:25
| Duration: 6:08
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, December 14 - 2010 at 10:29
| Duration: 3:57
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 30 - 2010 at 18:26
| Duration: 3:52
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 25 - 2010 at 13:34
| Duration: 4:18
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 11 - 2010 at 12:41
| Duration: 5:12
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 02 - 2010 at 16:44
| Duration: 5:20
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, October 25 - 2010 at 18:44
| Duration: 7:37
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 24 - 2010 at 12:51
| Duration: 2:27
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 19 - 2010 at 10:28
| Duration: 4:48
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 10 - 2010 at 11:54
| Duration: 4:41
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 05 - 2010 at 12:30
| Duration: 4:17
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, September 27 - 2010 at 00:19
| Duration: 3:23
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, September 01 - 2010 at 16:09
| Duration: 3:51
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