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Holiday Inn global revamp 60% complete
In part two of our interview with John Bamsey, COO, InterContinental Hotels Group, MEA, he talks about the company's $1bn rebranding programme across its over 3,200 Holiday Inn hotels, which is the largest in the history of the hospitality industry. He also talks about refurbishments underway at its other hotels.
Dubai hotel numbers remain 'envy of the world'
Despite a slowdown in growth, hotels in Dubai and the rest of the region continue to outperform most markets globally, says John Bamsey, COO, InterContinental Hotels Group, MEA. In part one of this interview with Jeff Florian, he talks about the strength of his hotels in the region and the company's upcoming projects.
World Travel Awards recognise Middle East Tourism
The Middle East leg of the global World Travel Awards arrives in Dubai to recognise the key players of the travel and hospitality industry. Phil Blizzard talks to Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards about the state of the hospitality industry in this preview to the gala award ceremony.
Jumeirah Group names new brand - Venu Hotels
The Jumeirah Group has announced that it will be launching a second brand of hotels later this year. The brand to be know as 'VENU Hotels' will be a collection of global destinations expressing the local soul for those who seek a sophisticated immersion in the destination. Phil Blizzard reports on the VENU branded hotels.
Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa now open
The Armani Hotel Dubai, set within the towering Burj Khalifa, has opened and is expected to raise the benchmark for luxury hospitality. Phil Blizzard takes a preview tour of the hotel which is a joint venture between fashion designer Giorgio Armani and Emaar Properties.
Armani Hotel, Dubai ready to open in Burj Khalifa
Located in the towering Burj Khalifa, the much anticipated Armani Hotel, Dubai is expected to epitomise the ultimate in luxury hospitality when it finally opens its doors to guests, media and fashion aficionados, as Phil Blizzard reports.
Emirates $10 million revenue loss per day
With over 250 flights cancelled, aircraft standing on the ground and tens of thousands of passengers stranded across the network, Emirates is losing millions of dollars per day in revenue, says Tim Clark, President, Emirates. Phil Blizzard reports on the impact of the chaos caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Emirates cancel all flights to UK
Flights to Europe from around the globe have been disrupted following a volcanic eruption in Iceland. The impact of this on flights from the Middle East is severe with Emirates cancelling all flights to the UK, Phil Blizzard has the details in this audio report.
Movenpick to add 1800 hotel rooms in Dubai
With Movenpick opening five hotels in Dubai during 2010, across all sectors of the hospitality industry, they will be adding 1800 rooms to the market. Phil Blizzard talks to Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, ME, about the impact of adding so many rooms and the type of hotels and facilities they will be offering.
The Vision - new DMG seen at GIBTM
New destination management group The Vision made its debut at the Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi. Ali Abu Monassar, Chairman of the Dubai-based company, spoke to Phil Blizzard about their vision, their positioning in the market and what they stand for in the MICE sector.
Growth in meeting sector for Rotana at GIBTM
Imad Elias, Executive VP & COO, Rotana, tells Phil Blizzard that the MICE has been affected by the economic climate but do see a growth in the exhibition and meeting sectors, and talks about their strategy to attract business.
Manchester a Northern Star for Emirates A380
Emirates is to operate an A380 super-jumbo on its route from Dubai to Manchester, which will become the most northerly point on the world's A380 network. Other notable facts are in this report from Phil Blizzard.
Firm demand for Movenpick at GIBTM
Last year it was a lot of 'window shopping' at GIBTM, Abu Dhabi says Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, ME, where as this year we are seeing firm demand. Phil Blizzard looks the importance of the MICE market to this hotel group.
Travel News - UAE carriers off to Japan, Flydubai expand
A round up by Phil Blizzard of the key travel and tourism news from the across region. This edition includes new GCC routes from Flydubai and UAE carriers, Etihad and Emirates, are off to Japan. Emirates announce new European destinations and the rapidly growing cruise sector gets a boost from Costa and a new terminal in Dubai.
Dubai Cruise Terminal opens to supply demand
Strong demand and growth of cruise tourism out of Dubai means a significant increase in the number of cruise liners and passengers using the facilities at Port Rashid. At the opening ceremony of the new terminal Phil Blizzard spoke to Hamad Mohammed Bin Mejren, Executive Director, Business Tourism, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DT&CM).
